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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 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Interesting and full of traditional bedding plants More

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Helsinki, Finland
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

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

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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 May 23, 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. More

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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 May 18, 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) More

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

The gardens with seats scattered around. The entrance magnificient More

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Vancouver
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

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

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Old Coulsdon, Surrey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 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 More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

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

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 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. More

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