Ravello is not just villas, gardens and breathtaking views.
In this original storytelling experience, you will discover the town through the eyes of the musicians, artists, writers and travelers who, over time, have found inspiration in this extraordinary corner of the Amalfi Coast.
Meet your local guide in the heart of Ravello, in Piazza Duomo, and begin the journey by asking a question:
Why has a small village perched between the mountains and the Mediterranean become a place that captivates artists and travelers from all over the world?
This will not be a typical tour that simply goes from one monument to another.
Ravello will become a story.
Strolling through the historic old town, you'll discover hidden corners, ancient buildings, medieval vestiges, alleyways and viewpoints, while your guide tells you the stories of the people who helped create the international legend of Ravello.
The heart of the experience will be Villa Rufolo, one of the most fascinating places in the town.
As you enter its rooms, courtyards and gardens, you will first discover the history of the powerful Rufolo family and medieval Ravello.
Then the story will take on a completely different tone.
We will enter the world of Richard Wagner.
You'll learn why the great German composer came to Ravello, what struck him about Villa Rufolo, and how the atmosphere of its gardens became inextricably linked to his artistic imagination and Parsifal.
Surrounded by the gardens and the extraordinary panorama of the Amalfi Coast, you will understand how landscape, architecture and music have contributed to transforming Ravello into an international place of artistic inspiration.
But Ravello's history doesn't end with Wagner.
As you continue your stroll, you will discover how musicians, writers, intellectuals, and travelers have chosen this small village as a place to find tranquility, beauty, and inspiration.
The guide will thus connect medieval Ravello with the town of artists and its modern cultural and musical identity.
It won't just be a guided visit.
It will be an invitation to see Ravello through the eyes of the people who have been captivated by it and, ultimately, to discover what your own personal image of Ravello will be.
