Best things to do in Ravello

One of the highlights of Villa Cimbrone Gardens is the Terrace of Infinity, a natural balcony with 18th-century marble busts and views of the sea, lemon groves, and mountains. As you walk through gardens of this historic villa, you'll wander past oak, alder, and chestnut trees. Make your way down to the natural cave that is home to a 19th-century marble statue of Eve. Walk up the stairway to the rose gardens to breathe in the scent of French and English roses. Look for the inscription quoting poet Omar Khayyám. Latch on to a guide at the entrance if you want to see all the sculptures and learn their stories.

Renowned for its moonlight concerts, Villa Rufolo was built in the 13th century for a wealthy local family. The villa is famed for its cascading gardens, which were created in 1853 by Francis Neville Reid, a Scotsman who bought the property and not only took care of its restoration, but also designed the current layout. The gardens are known for their luxurious flower beds, which blossom in bursts of exotic colors throughout the year, as well as for offering panoramic views of the world-famous Amalfi Coast. German composer Richard Wagner visited the villa in 1880 and was so overcome by the attractiveness of the location that he later used it as a setting in of one of his operas. Check the official website for an accurate list of all upcoming concerts and other events at this site.

Duomo di Ravello is an 11th-century cathedral best known for its bronze doors leading inward. Once inside, you will find the aisles separated by ancient columns, but the interior is largely simple in decor. You can ask about times when the organ is played, as visitors often praise its music. There is also a museum dedicated to the history of the cathedral.

Enjoy fabulous views of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri along Il Sentiero Degli Dei, a scenic footpath on the slopes of Monte Peruso. Linking the tiny hilltop town of Agerola with Nocelle, this 7 km (4.3 mi) path is considered challenging but offers many viewing points with wooden benches and chairs for picnicking--ideal spots for taking a rest.

Remodeled many times since the ninth century, Duomo di Sant'Andrea is home to the Crypt of St. Andrew. Two crosses--one a 13th-century wooden crucifix, the other mother of pearl brought from the Holy Land--represent two different periods in the cathedral's history. The bronze doors of the church were cast in the city of Constantinople before 1066, making them the city's earliest architectural feature of post-Roman manufacture. Visit the gardens, where arches, colonnades, and sculptures blend in with the colorful landscaping.

Take a stroll through time in Centro Storico Ravello, where hundreds of years of history lie among the cobblestones and turrets. This intriguing yet peaceful village combines both medieval Italian history and fresh views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Discover sunlit gardens and hidden walkways, or consider a night of live music at one of the outdoor concerts during Ravello's festival season.

The Chiesa di San Giovanni del Toro (Italian: "Church of St. John of the Bull") is a church in Ravello, southern Italy.

Browse exquisitely handcrafted ceramics at Ceramiche d'Arte Carmela, offering quality pieces made by carefully selected local craftspeople and artists. Choose between plates, bowls, dishes, and statement pieces, all created with lead-free paint and food-grade materials, which make them ideal for everyday, practical use.

Museo della Carta is a museum set in a 13th-century paper mill, where you can learn about the history of paper and how it was once made. The oldest structure of its kind in Europe, this mill still features working original paper presses, and you can even create your own paper. Learn about processes like cotton-based and wood-pulp paper production during a tour of the site. Before you leave, you can purchase stationery in all kinds of designs.

Follow the Footpath of the Gods and gain bird's-eye views of the Amalfi Coast along Ravello-Minori Walk. Walking along the scenic route between Ravello and Minori, you will have a perfect vantage point atop cliffs and gardens, with sprawling views of the coast. Many sets of stairs, pathways, and trails lead from Ravello into the hillsides, and all offer stunning views. Via Roma gradually winds down numerous stairs toward Minori, where you will find a small chapel, numerous gardens, lemon trees, and old houses. For your return journey, you can take the local bus back to Ravello as an alternative to climbing back up the steps.

Nestled halfway between the town's historical center and Piazza Fontana Moresca, Cappella Sant'Angelo all'Ospedale remains worth a visit thanks to its beautiful marble work. Small and modest from the outside, the church dates as far back as the 11th century when it served as a resting place for pilgrims visiting the hospital. The adjacent four-story bell tower is a later addition. Notice the geometric decoration of the sidewalls, a small 13th-century pulpit resting on intricately designed white marble columns, and the altar fresco of the Madonna with Child from the 19th century. A series of apsidal niches, to the right of the altar, lead into the sacristy.