June 18 - A day in Ravello 7 km north of Amalfi
It is a fun 7 km drive from Amalfi to Ravello up twisty mountain roads. This gorgeous resort town has been attracting celebrities for centuries, including Richard Wagner, Greta Garbo, Gore Vidal and D.H. Lawrence, who wrote Lady Chatterley’s Lover here. Ravello’s Duomo (Cathedral) and Villa Cimbrone (both 11th century) and Villa Rufolo (13th century) are all magnificent sights.
The annual summer Ravello Festival began as a salute to Wagner’s music, but now showcases a wide range of music and arts. Several luxury hotels and restaurants are tucked away discretely in this relatively quiet town. There is a fabulous view looking down from the lofty heights onto the towns of Minori and Majori by the sea.
Read MoreThe annual summer Ravello Festival began as a salute to Wagner’s music, but now showcases a wide range of music and arts. Several luxury hotels and restaurants are tucked away discretely in this relatively quiet town. There is a fabulous view looking down from the lofty heights onto the towns of Minori and Majori by the sea.
