Ravello

Dotted along the spectacular winding corniche that is Italy's most magnificent stretch of coast are the resorts of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and above all Ravello. These mythical destinations conjure up an irresistible mixture of glamorous celebrity hideaways and breathtaking natural scenery.

Situated 350 metres above the sea, perched on a craggy cliffside, Ravello commands the ultimate panorama over the Amalfi coast, a magical location that the French poet, Andre Gide, evocatively described as "between the sky and the sea."


	Events Calendar March-June 2008 Ravello, Società Concertistica– Chamber music on the Amalfi Coast. June-September 2008 The Wagner Music Festival - This is the largest cultural event in Ravello. A stage suspended over the sea gives an idea of the drama created by this prestigious event. 11 August 2008 A Concert at Dawn - An evocative show performed by the light of a midsummer dawn. In the Belvedere of Villa Rufolo, 4.00 am, the event will be preceded by an exceptional classical ballet competition.

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Language: Italian

Currency: Euro

Climate: Mild throughout the winter and blessed with warm Mediterranean weather during summer time.

Culture: Both Ancient Greece and Roman cultures are present in the form of greater and lesser preserved archaelogical artefacts. Its wonderful landscape has also inspired writers such as Gore Vidal (who has lived here for years), actors such as Greta Garbo and the composer Richard Wagner.

Places to visit: Ravello Cathedral, San Giovanni del Toro Church, San Maria in Gradillo, San Francesco Convent, Villa Cimbrone, Villa Rufolo.

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