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Villa Rufolo

Piazza Duomo, Ravello, Italy
39 089 857 621
Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Ravello
4.5 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Castles
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London, UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Villa is so central that everyone visits it when going to Ravello [Cimbrone is more of a walk - not much of one at that - so tends to be quieter, it's also bigger]. It's very pretty and there are lots of nice touches as well as great views out to sea and down the coast. It can get... More

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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Interesting and full of traditional bedding plants

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Helsinki, Finland
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The garden is surprisingly small but impressive still. It's part of cultural history and must just because of that.

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New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Unless or until the Villa Rufolo is upgraded and improved, it is not worth the time to visit. It is a very ordinary garden setting.

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Tirgu Mures, Romania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The place is gorgeous, the panorama is incredibile and, above all, it was the sweet smell of honeysuckle. I understood that there are a lot of concerts, next time i'll try it. Some people says that is the most beautiful panorama over Mediterranean see. They are probably right (in my own and humble opinion)

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Nashville, TN (BNA)
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The gardens with seats scattered around. The entrance magnificient

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Vancouver
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

May 2011 The gardens were beautiful and some construction was here and there but absolutely spectacular views for photos but 20euro too much

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Old Coulsdon, Surrey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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Charming gardens with lots of interest. Large crowds so go early. Concerts given on some evenings. Great views over the coast

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Beautifully maintained compact gardens , with breathtaking views... very charming.

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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there was a lot of construction and maintenance going on, and the plantings are mostly annuals. Still, it's a great view.

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