Villa Rufolo
Villa and gardens · Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast

Villa Rufolo

Photo: Mentnafunangann · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Villa Rufolo was built in the 1200s by a rich merchant family and later inspired the composer Richard Wagner. Its gardens are laid out on terraces with sweeping views down the coast and over the sea. In summer the Ravello Festival holds concerts on a stage that seems to float over the cliff.

On day 4 of Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Sold at the gate. Check the official Villa Rufolo site for current prices.
Time needed
About 1 hour.
Best time
Morning, before tour groups arrive. It opens daily from 9am until around sunset.
Getting there
SITA bus from Amalfi, about 25 minutes. From Sorrento, allow about 2 hours by bus or car via Amalfi.

Itineraries with Villa Rufolo

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How Villa Rufolo fits into a day.
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Villa Rufolo questions

Villa Rufolo or Villa Cimbrone?

Villa Rufolo is smaller and right by the main square. Villa Cimbrone is a 15-minute walk away and has the famous Terrace of Infinity. Many people do both.

Can I go to a concert at Villa Rufolo?

Yes. The Ravello Festival runs concerts there from summer into early autumn. Book well ahead.

How do I get from Amalfi to Ravello?

Take the SITA bus, about 25 minutes, or a taxi. There is no ferry, as Ravello sits high above the sea.

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