HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsVilla Cimbrone Gardens
Italy
Set on the eastern edge of Ravello, the gardens of Villa Cimbrone offer one of the most dramatic panoramas on the Amalfi Coast. Designed in the early 20th century by an English patron with a passion for classical art and landscape design, the gardens blend shaded walkways, rose terraces, statues, and decorative follies that open onto sweeping views. The highlight is the celebrated Terrace of Infinity, where a balustrade lined with marble busts seems to float between sky and sea. Whether you wander slowly or simply come for the outlook, Villa Cimbrone captures Ravello’s quiet elegance and its enduring appeal to artists and travelers.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Villa Cimbrone, arguably the most spectacular and romantic destination on the Amalfi Coast. Perched high on a rocky cliff overlooking the shimmering blue sea, this historic estate in Ravello is a place of 'supernatural…
Listen in the app2The Entrance and Gothic Cloister
As we pass through the main gate, we are greeted by the ancient walls of the villa, which now operates as a luxury hotel. However, the gardens remain open to the public, inviting us into their 'old-world elegance'. …
Listen in the app3The Crypt — A Subterranean Masterpiece
Descending slightly from the main level, we find the Villa Cimbrone Crypt. Despite its name, this space was not built for burials but rather as a dramatic, open-air gallery facing the sea. …
Listen in the app4The Avenue of Immensity
We are now walking along the 'Viale dell'Immensità' or the Avenue of Immensity. This long, straight pathway serves as the main axis of the Villa Cimbrone gardens, leading us directly toward the sea. …
Listen in the app5The Terrace of Infinity — Terrazza dell'Infinito
Here we are at the legendary Terrace of Infinity, the climax of our journey through Villa Cimbrone. Standing at the edge of this balcony, nearly 1,200 feet above the sea, the view is 'almost supernatural' and will leave you…
Listen in the app6The Statue of Ceres and Tempietto of Bacchus
Moving away from the Terrace of Infinity, the path winds through a more wild and wooded section of the garden toward the Statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture. This statue marks the transition into a part of the…
Listen in the app7The Rose Garden and Grotto of Eve
As we begin our loop back toward the villa, we pass through the beautiful Rose Garden. This area is a vibrant explosion of color and scent, especially during the peak bloom in the early summer months. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Villa Cimbrone gardens has come to an end, but the impressions of this 'shining jewel on the Amalfi Coast' will surely stay with you. From the ancient Gothic Cloister to the heart-stopping views of the…
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What is Villa Cimbrone Gardens?
Villa Cimbrone Gardens is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.6422, 14.6101 |
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