Ravello

Ravello is a town in the province of Salerno, belonging to the Amalfitan Coasts. Ravello is situated on a terrace that divides two valleys, its position has facilitated the formation of housing, also providing space to be allocated to crops. About half of its tourists are attracted mainly by its famous villas (as the Cimbrone's villa with its famous view from the Terrace of infinity and the Rufolo's villa).

The Rufolo were one of the wealthiest families and notables of Ravello. Principles merchants, they were known for their undisputed skills in business and they had prestigious roles in the clergy, in the forum in government and in finances. Inevitable destination of international tourism in Ravello is Villa Cimbrone. Villa Cimbrone owes its name to the hill on which stands, part of a podere called Cimbronium. Villa Cimbrone had in its history many owners, noble families and not just; It seems to have been attached for some time to monastery of Santa Chiara, till to reach its most famous owner, that has given its present appearance and made it "the most beautiful place in the world." It was towards the end of eight hundred that Lord Ernest William Beckett, later Lord Grimpthorne, arrived at the villa, at the time owned by family Amici and , was fallen in love to point you decide to buy it and make it his home. The Cathedral of Ravello, a time dedicated to Assunta, and subsequently to S. Panteleone martyr, is a monument of special beauty that stands in the Bishopric square,located at the highest point of the town.

The enviable location of Ravello has allowed to create valuable vineyards that, along with lemon and orange groves, is the flagship of Ravello's gastronomic. The quality of Ravello's wine has, together the products of Furore and Tramonti, has obtained brand D.O.C., to enhance the wine production of the Amalfi Coast. White, red and rosé are produced by local wineries and marketed worldwide. The same wines, combined with traditional dishes amalfitana, skillfully combining the products of the sea with those of peasant cooking can be tasted in the numerous restaurants in Ravello, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the "Divine Coast". The local product, makes Ravello an ideal destination for tourists. In the coastal town is diffused coral's working. To the coral is dedicated a museum, where many artefacts are on display. Altrettanto importante è la ceramica, utilizzando la stessa tradizione di Vietri sul Mare, you can buy in many shops scattered along the streets of Ravello.

Attualmente la città è uno dei più alti tenori di vita in Campania e si svolge ogni anno il celebre Festival di Ravello, dedicated to Richard Wagner and held in the Villa Rufolo that had inspired the creation of his latest masterpiece, the Parsifal. To Ravello has permanent seat the European Center for Cultural Heritage, which each year organizes major conferences.