Ravello
Ravello, its name is immortalized in Boccaccio's Decameron one
of the pearl of the Amalfi coast. At 350 meters above sea level,
where the light effects and magical architecture create a vision of rare intensity.
The Duomo (Cathedral, 11th century) dedicated to the cult of Saint Pantaleone whose
blood is conserved and miraculously liquefies each year, on July 27th, day of Patron's
feast. Is rich with artistic treasures like the grand bronze central door, it is
composed of fifty-four panels that show scenes of the Christ's passion.
Villa Rufolo it was built one of the wealthiest family of Ravello,
by the Rufolo family. The garden is one of the most beautiful in Campania, immersed
in a verdant park of exotic and Mediterranean flora. It's on this dream cornice
that Richard Wagner, found his inspiration for the scenography of the second act
of Parsifal. Since more than 50 years, concerts of symphonic and chamber music are
given each summer in his honour on the very suggestive cornice.
Villa Cimbrone was bought by Ernest William Beckett, a noble Englishman.
It has hosted many celebrated personalities, from Winston Churchill to Greta Garbo.
The Belvedere with the most beautiful views in the world. San Giovanni del Toro
and Santa Maria a Gradillo Churches both also merit a visit.
The Coral Museum, which exhibits coral, cameos, decorated mother-of-pearl and shells
from Roman times, also interesting. Other than Wagner, musicians, writers and artists
have found in Ravello their artistic inspiration