Ravello

Ravello is a town situated up on the mountain overlooking the coast from Maiori to Amalfi. It was founded in the VI century A.D., and reached the peak of its splendor in the X and XI century, then shared the same fate of Amalfi Republic, even though Ravello obtained the independence from Amalfi, in the XI century, when Amalfi was in a war against Guiscardo. In 1137, it was destroyed by the Republic of Pisa and after this event, it started a demographic and economical decline. Today it is a peaceful area with a small population, with their renowned gardens, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, and their spectacular Duomo, the Cathedral of Ravello, which is located in Vescovado Square.