Shortly thereafter, in the 12th century, its residents rebelled against Amalfi and acquired the name of “Rebellum”. Little more is known of this tiny Roman colony until it was formally absorbed into the Amalfi Republic in 1070. Among them were members of the Rufus family, Roman nobility whose descendants played a prominent role in the development of both Scala and Ravello. by Romans who were shipwrecked on their way to Constantinople. The town of Scala, across the valley from Ravello, was settled in the 4th century A.D. The earliest Romans, including the Pompeian nobleman who is believed to have constructed the villa now excavated in Minori, likely arrived by sea. The records suggest that there were no roads in the area at the time travel by land would have been exceedingly difficult. In the 1st century A.D., possibly after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 67 A.D.,a large Roman villa was built on the shores of present-day Minori, just a few kilometers east of Ravello.įamous Amalfi Coast view from Villa Rufolo’s gardens in Ravello When the ancient Greeks first landed in this area about 2,600 years ago, they chose to settle roughly 70 kilometers south of Ravello and founded the town of Poseidonia, now known as Paestum, and there they constructed three temples that yet stand as an enduring tribute to Greek civilization.īut the earliest known inhabitants of Ravello and the neighboring towns were Romans. High above the Mediterranean and cut off from the rest of Italy by the surrounding mountains and ravines, it would have been difficult to scratch out a living in such harsh and hilly terrain. Little is known about the earliest inhabitants of the hills and promontory that now form the town of Ravello. Come and enjoy the food, the wine, the music, and the beauty that make Ravello so very special. Famous actors, authors, composers, and artists have come here for refuge and inspiration. Its villas and vistas have enchanted visitors for centuries.

Belvedere of the Villa Cimbrone also known as Terrazza dell’Infinito (Terrace of Infinity)

Rivalo erfahrung