What to see in Ravello, a charming town on the Amalfi Coast (Italy)

One of the attractions of a trip to Naples, Southern Italy, is to have the opportunity to discover the Amalfi Coast.

A friend recommended me visit it when I told her that I was going to visit that city, as well as Pompeii, and he pointed out to me that it was one of his favorite corners of Italy.

After going through it, I completely understand their reasons.

My contact with Amalfi Coast It was a first approach to this coastal enclave, since I made the mistake of not planning the minimum time necessary to visit it.

What it is like and what to see on the Amalfi Coast

My friend already warned me that the route along the Amalfi Coast will take you through a very winding coastal road, with many curves, ups and downs, and even sections where there is barely room for a car.

If you only want to explore it, and you are not going to stay in one of its towns, as was my case, you have to keep in mind that this road takes a long time to complete the excursion, so you have to keep in mind that you will need to dedicate a full day.

You will see that in this very rugged coast several happen towns with great charm, which extend along the slopes of the mountains until reaching beaches mostly in the form of bays.

Conclusion very touristy towns, and very exclusive, high standing.

I remind you that off this coast you find islands as exclusive as that of Capri.

How to visit and what to see in Ravello, a beautiful town on the Amalfi Coast

Declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco for its architectural and artistic wealth, on my excursion I had the opportunity to visit and walk around Ravello, one of the most prominent towns along with Amalfi y Positano.

Ravello, compared to the others mentioned, does not extend from the coast itself, but is located at the top of a mountain, which makes it the best viewpoint of the Amalfi Coast.

It is a town with a long history.

It was founded in the 6th century after the arrival of nobles from the Amalfi Republic, who chose the enclave precisely because of its easy-to-defend location on top of a mountain.

Converted into a bishop's seat, in the 12th century it was when Ravello It had its greatest strength, reaching 30.000 inhabitants (now it has about 2.500).

Already in recent times Ravello It has been famous for being visited by important people, standing out above all the musicians such as Wagner, Peer Gynt, Edward Grieg, Leonard Bernstain and Mstilav Rostropovich, But also Boccaccio, Virginia Wolf, Gore Vidal y Greta Garbo.

Viewpoints of the Amalfi Coast in Ravello

Now when you visit Ravello, the first thing you should do is look into their viewpoints, from where you will have excellent panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast, and specifically, the coastal town of Maiori.

El main monument of Ravello is the Duomo a minor basilica founded at the end of the 1179th century, on whose main façade you find a large bronze door from the year XNUMX, one of the most notable remaining in Italy.

Inside, with three naves, the floor is inclined to create a deeper perspective.

But, without a doubt, the most outstanding corner is its beautiful 13th century pulpit, from the same period as the bell tower.

Map: how to get to Ravello from Naples

Ravello is in the Amalfi Coast, one hour south of Naples, and an hour and a half from Sorrento.