Ravello, Campania, Italy - City and Town Halls on Waymarking.com

This building houses the municipal administration for the Comune di Ravello.

The village has a long and wonderful history that has been preserved beautifully, likely in big part to the vision of the Comune's leaders.

Ravello was founded in the 5th century as a shelter place against the barbarian invasions which marked the end of the Western Roman Empire. In the 9th century Ravello was an important town of the maritime republic of Amalfi, a producer of wool from its surrounding country that was dyed in the town and an important trading power in the Mediterranean between 839 and around 1200.


Here is what Lonely Planet has to say about Ravello:

Sitting high in the hills above Amalfi, Ravello is a refined, polished town almost entirely dedicated to tourism (and increasingly popular as a wedding venue). Boasting impeccable bohemian credentials – Wagner, DH Lawrence and Virginia Woolf all spent time here – it’s today known for its ravishing gardens and stupendous views, the best in the world according to former resident Gore Vidal, and certainly the best on the coast.

Most people visit on a day trip from Amalfi – a nerve-tingling 7km drive up the Valle del Dragone – although, to best enjoy its romantic, otherworldly atmosphere, you’ll need to stay here overnight. On Tuesday morning there’s a lively street market in Piazza Duomo, where you’ll find wine, mozzarella and olive oil, as well as discounted designer clothes.

Name: Comune di Ravello Address: Via San Giovanni del Toro Ravello, Salerno Italy 84010 Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Date of Construction: Not listed Architect: Not listed Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: Not listed

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