Ravello (Campanian: Raviello, Reviello) is a town and comune situated above the Amalfi Coast in the province of Salerno, Campania, Southern Italy, with approximately 2,500 inhabitants.
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Attractions. Perched on a hilltop more than 1200 feet (~365 meters) above the Mediterranean and far removed from the crowds that flock to the sea towns of Amalfi and Positano, Ravello is the hidden treasure of the Amalfi Coast. Its villas and vistas have enchanted visitors for centuries.
How Much Time Should You Spend in Ravello? To visit both villas, do some shopping, and stroll through the compact city center, you need 2 to 3 hours in Ravello. Ravello can be combined with Amalfi and Positano, if you are taking a day trip along the Amalfi Coast.
Starting from Ravello, or Scala, the town just below, and you can hike to Amalfi, hike to Minori or hike to Maiori, all reachable in under an hour, although you will probably want to allow 90 minutes to get as far as Maiori.
She stayed for three weeks, from the 8th to 31st of August in Palazzo Episcopio, an ancient bulding owned by the Dukes of Sangro and former residence of King Vittorio Emanuele III.
The Ravello Market runs every Tuesday morning at the 2-tiered parking space beneath Piazza Duomo. As it's not as scenic as other Almalfi markets, the small community-based event oozes authenticity. You'll find very few fellow travelers here, nor vendors with a high degree of English fluency.
The town is largely pedestrian, with steep, narrow lanes and many flights of stairs. All cars must stop at the large public parking lot not far from the Duomo. Taxis are available at stands on Piazza Duomo, Gradillo, San Giovanni del Toro, and Castiglione, or by calling tel.
Ravello is definitely worth visiting when you are on the Amalfi Coast or near Sorrento and Naples. Ravello is a historic town with plenty of things to do and wondrous sights to behold. In this guide, you'll discover all of the top attractions, activities, villas, restaurants, hotels, and more!
The list of distinguished residents and visitors is seemingly endless: the Renaissance writer Boccaccio features Ravello in his Decameron; John Ruskin, Richard Wagner, Edvard Grieg, D. H. Lawrence, André Gide, M. C.
In Cinque Terre, must-sees include the towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza. Monterosso al Mare and Corniglia are both very nice too, just like the hiking path between several towns. On the Amalfi Coast, must-sees include Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.