What is the 1000 year old church in Ravello?

Ravello's Cathedral – location and description The Ravello's Cathedral, which is also the city's heart, was built in 1087 on the central piazza del Vescovado, by the wishes of Nicolò Rufolo, and was consecrated by Orso Papice, the first bishop of Ravello. It is decicated to Saint Pantaleone.



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Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also called Holy Sepulchre, church built on the traditional site of Jesus' Crucifixion and burial. According to the Bible (John 19:41–42), his tomb was close to the place of the Crucifixion, and so the church was planned to enclose the site of both the cross and the tomb.

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THE CATHEDRAL OF AMALFI. The majestic Cathedral of Saint Andrea, a symbol of the Amalfi Coast, is a must-see if you are in Amalfi. The Cathedral (Duomo di Sant'Andrea) dedicated to the patron Saint Andrea, not so far from the port, stands in the heart of the town of Amalfi, in the homonymous square “Piazza Duomo”.

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Ravello's history likely began during the 6th century AD with the arrival of Roman colonists seeking refuge from the Vandal invasions. The first documented evidence of the town comes from the 9th century when the various villages and towns in the area were being incorporated under the Amalfi city-state.

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What is Ravello Most Famous For? Ravello is one of the prettiest towns on the Amalfi coast, combining luxurious villas and lush gardens with one of the country's best music festivals.

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