Why go
Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone put Ravello’s elevated setting to work, with gardens and terraces overlooking the coast. Around the cathedral, surviving palazzi recall a town once tied to Amalfi’s trading world. The combination makes the hill town more than a viewpoint.
What to look for
- Villa Cimbrone’s Terrace of the Infinite opens onto a wide coastal view.
- Villa Rufolo connects a medieval merchant family with later garden and music history.
- The Duomo’s medieval pulpit stands inside the town’s main church.
Useful to know
- Choose which villa gardens matter most before adding the cathedral and town streets.
- Allow for the climb to this hill town when combining Ravello with places on the shore.
- Check current access to villa gardens and the cathedral before planning an interior visit.