3Ravello, Amalfi Coast
Ravello is a small town in the Italian region of Campania. The pretty place is one of the most famous on the Amalfi Coast and is 300 meters high above the bay of Salerno.
Ravello became famous in the 12th century as the residence of many noble families of the Amalfi Maritime Republic. The Rufolo family, one of the richest in Ravello, had the villa of the same name built on a rocky promontory. The spectacular view of the water from the romantic gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Artists from all over the world have found inspiration in picturesque Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, including Richard Wagner, who is celebrated every year with a music festival.
