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Garden · Ravello, Campânia
Villa Cimbrone
Gardens of a historic villa on the tip of Ravello's promontory, with statues, small temples and the Terrazza dell'Infinito, a terrace of marble busts suspended over the Gulf of Salerno.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Villa Cimbrone
Villa Cimbrone occupies the tip of Ravello's rocky promontory, where a castle and a lookout once stood. In 1904 the English banker Ernest William Beckett bought the abandoned property and transformed it, creating a park that blends English and Italian styles with neoclassical and Gothic elements.
The garden features statues, fountains, grottoes, a small temple dedicated to Bacchus and a main avenue, the Viale dell'Immenso, lined with flowers. The avenue ends at the Terrazza dell'Infinito, a terrace with marble busts over the cliff, more than 300 meters above the sea.
From the terrace you can see the Gulf of Salerno, Maiori, Minori and, on clear days, the Cilento coast. The view is Ravello's best known and has appeared in photos and films for over a century.
The main house operates as a hotel, but the gardens are open to the public year-round for a fee.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to 1 hour to walk the garden and linger on the terrace.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the light lowers over the gulf, or early in the morning with fewer people. Spring and early summer usually have the garden at its most florid. Check closing times, which vary by season.
How to get there
On foot from the Piazza del Duomo in Ravello, along a pedestrian street with some steps, about 10–15 minutes. There is no car access to the entrance.
Tip
The walk from the square to the villa passes the former convent of Santa Chiara and old houses; take it easy, there are climbs and descents. Bring a light jacket for the end of the day, as the terrace can be windy.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Villa Cimbrone
Can visitors who are not staying at the hotel visit the gardens?
Yes. The gardens are open to the public year-round, with paid admission.
What is the Terrazza dell'Infinito?
It is the terrace at the end of the garden, with marble busts on the cliff and wide views of the Gulf of Salerno.
Is it difficult to get there on foot?
It's a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Duomo square, along a pedestrian street with some stairs.
What's the best time to go?
Late afternoon or early morning. Check the closing time beforehand.