In Italy, when people flock to the bustling Rome , literary Florence , and noisy Milan , they ignore the tranquility of Apennine Peninsula . Perhaps the only thing they know is Sicily , but in addition to Sicily, there is also Amalfi Coast . The Amalfi Coast starts from the Sorrento coast in the west and ends at Salerno in the east, with a total journey of about 50 kilometers.
This winding and continuous coastline has extremely charming bays, magnificent cliffs, medieval monuments, and many coastal towns with profound cultural heritage. It was named a UN World Cultural Heritage Site in 1997 and was named one of the 51 beautiful places you must visit in your life by National Geographic magazine.
On the Amalfi Coast, there is a town called Ravello . Some people say that when you come here and look into the sea, it seems that the whole world belongs to you. French writer Andre Gide also said: "This is a place closer to the blue sky than to the sea." I left with my name and could never forget the name Ravello.
Ravello (Ravello) is a small town in the southern Italian Campania region Salerno province. It is located on the Amalfi Coast. Compared with several other towns on the Amalfi Coast, the Ravello artistic atmosphere is stronger. The town was once a gathering place for artists, musicians and writers. Cultural celebrities such as Boccaccio, Wagner, Virginia Woolf, and Gore Vidal have mentioned it and left traces.
Lavelo is built near the sea and is located at the top of a 350-meter cliff. It is very remote. Beautiful things always need to be tempered, so even though the eighteen bends of the mountain road make me physically and mentally exhausted, when I arrived, I was easily healed by the white clouds that seemed to be touched by the hand, the fragrance of flowers that swelled in the wind, and the vast blue coastline.
walks through the streets and alleys of Ravello. Time seems to slow down. The green vines climbing on the stone houses stretch out in the sun. The classical music coming from time to time made me understand why so many artists come to Ravello for inspiration.
The novel "December" describes the town as follows: "The people living in that area are all big businessmen, all of them are good at doing business and are very rich." This is the paradise for the rich in Boccaccio's works, and the villa is naturally the most eye-catching point. The villa closely related to the protagonist in the novel is located in the town.
Villa Lufro , which can be traced back to the 13th century in history. The Sicilian Arabic style among architectural elements is still vaguely visible. This is a mansion built by the richest man in Ravello after their family. Although it has changed hands several times, it still remains so primitive and moving.
It is built along the cliff and is located in front of the Cathedral Square in the center of Ravello. The facade of the villa is not conspicuous and can only be described as simple, but there is a unique world inside.
Villa has gone through centuries, with mottled walls and tall blooming wisteria, which are full of vicissitudes. The most attractive thing is its garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in the Campania region, which is a perfect combination of nature and human works.
Garden is right next to the sea, passing through the lush boulevard, wherever you see, the red geraniums in the geometric garden, the blue sky that you can touch with your hands, the white arc drawn by the sea speedboat, the silver beach, the turmeric house, the dome of the brown church, the eternal sea breeze, the lemon and fruity fragrance mixed with the fragrance of flowers fills the air, full of Amalfi's mood.
1880, composer Wagner claimed that he had found the second act of the opera "Pasifal", the Garden of the Magician Clinthor. Therefore, every summer, the garden holds a concert as a souvenir. Unfortunately, I was not at the right time. I didn’t see the concert. It was a regret and a thought left for the arrival again.
Walking along the road to the depths of the town, the blue sea under the sun shines with waves, and the rows of houses dotted in the valley add some human spirit to it, and the more you go in, the closer you are to the sky.
The end of the town is Villa Simbonai , which was built in the 11th century and rebuilt the villa in 1904 after the British politician Baron Ernest Beckett purchased the villa and cured his depression here.
here seems to be more popular with artists than Lufro. The movie "Wonder Woman" was filmed here and appeared countless times in the poems and songs of celebrities Moke. Celebrities Garbo and Kennedy's presidential wife also lived here. Unfortunately, some of the villas have been built into hotels, which has become more commercial, but it seems to be more romantic for lovers who come here to get married.
Putting aside other things, the artistic atmosphere here is strong, and the garden has added a variety of architectural elements from Italy and other regions on the original basis. The exquisite and unique garden is full of the perfect combination of artistic statues and flowers, and it seems that every corner can form a gorgeous landscape painting. It's so comfortable to take a walk in the garden and sniff the roses.
At the end of the garden is Sinbonai's soul, the open viewing platform, and rows of white marbles become the finishing touch.
Facing the sea, the flowers bloom in spring, as if rugged mountains are right behind you. No wonder it has been loved by so many people. I think anyone who comes to this villa will be amazed at its unique charm. It is like a hymn that has been endless for thousands of years in the vast sea.
Walk out of the garden, simple stone houses are located on both sides of the cobbled alley, forming a strong contrast with the garden. Under the simplicity, it seems to be telling the long past of this quiet town.
People sit quietly on the open-air balcony to take a break, and the blooming flowers appear more comfortable from it. It is so enviable to be able to live such a comfortable and leisurely life in such a small town. But I am also lucky, at least one day in my life I was occupied by it.
came to Ravello, as if he accidentally came from the noisy folk to the palace beside the mountains and seas. It has a beauty that cannot be eliminated even if it changes in the century, and naturally it will not disappear in my heart because of separation.
Tips
Transportation: There are usually two ways to get to Ravello. One is to take the train from Naples to Sorrento, and then buy a SITA bus from Sorrento. This kind of bus runs through the entire Amalfi coastline, just get off at the time of the time.
The second type is to drive by yourself, which is relatively high. Through Sorrento, you start along the coastline from the west starting point, with mountain cliffs on one side and blue sea on the other. Although it is a winding highway, the Amalfi coastline that you can feel by driving is something that the bus cannot feel by buses.
Others: Ravello is not big, you can visit the entire town in 3-4 hours. If time allows, it is recommended to stay overnight and experience its tranquility and customs.
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