RAVELLO, Presentation

Hi, my name’s Marcy, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to one of the Wonders of the World: Ravello.

Between the 10th and 12th centuries, Ravello had become a very populous town full of noble buildings, churches, towers and wonderful villas. Unfortunately, it was attacked by troops from Pisa, a rival city to the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, who sowed destruction.

Despite this, thanks to the reconstruction and restoration work carried out over the centuries that followed, Ravello is today once again one of the most beautiful places on the entire Amalfi Coast.

First of all, I recommend you visit the ancient cathedral, first built 1,000 years ago. It has obviously undergone major modifications and restoration over the centuries, but the result, especially inside, is striking.

It is dedicated to St. Pantaleon, a martyr who died in 305 AD. He worked as a physician for the Roman emperor Caesar Galerius, and today he is the patron saint of physicians and midwives....