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Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
N 40°38.652', E 14°36.663'
2019-04-28
https://www.hotelvillacimbrone.com/
Our rating: 8.20
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Villa Cimbrone is one of the most luxurious and prestigious places in the Amalfi Riviera.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
The first mention about farmhouse dates back to the 11th century, although nothing has remained since then. For several centuries, the area belonged to various noble families and then to the monastery of Santa Chiara, which is located outside the gates of the villa. Since that time you can see coat of arms on the gate.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
The modern history of the villa began at the beginning of the 20th century, when Italy was visited by the British banker Ernest Beckett. He bought a dilapidated estate and rebuilt it into a luxurious villa, adding Arabic, Venetian and Gothic features. Also villa got its name and magnificent gardens.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
At the moment this is a rather expensive hotel (booking.com ), but here you can visit the gardens for a small fee (7 euros for 2019). You can’t drive to the villa, as there are simply no roads here. Even if you have booked a room, you will either fly by helicopter, or you will walk about a kilometer from the parking lot. Baggage can be brought by electric car.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
We arrived at 9 am and walked through the gardens almost alone.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
The gardens are considered some of the best English style gardens in southern Europe. They have elements from around the world, such as fountains, statues of nymphs, small temples and pavilions.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
We especially liked the hanging gardens.
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Through all the gardens passes the central alley, which ends with the main attraction - the Infinity Terrace observation deck (Terrazzo dell'lnfinito).
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello ©Yuriy Buriak
The 2017 hit Wonder Woman was filmed at Villa Cimbrone. Backgrounds were added at post-production.
Wonder Woman (2017) at Villa Cimbrone ©Warner Bros
Wonder Woman (2017) at Villa Cimbrone ©Warner Bros
Wonder Woman (2017) at Villa Cimbrone ©Warner Bros
Wonder Woman (2017) at Villa Cimbrone ©Warner Bros
Getting there: The nearest paid parking is N 40 38.959 E 14 36.635 , then 1 km on foot through the town of Ravello. The nearest bus stop is Ravello (Gradillo), accessible by bus 5110 AMALFI - RAVELLO - SCALA (timetable ).
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 8.20
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help