Andiamo! Citalia Magazine Spring/Summer 2023

Ravello
Arguably the most romantic winding clifftop town of the Amalfi
Coast, Ravello oozes a charming elegance. An unusual location
for a town, Ravello was built in the 5th century to protect against
invasion. Nowadays, you’ll find a rustic simplicity that’s been
splashed with glamour. Many writers have been charmed and
inspired by its lofty location - from DH Lawrence who wrote
Lady Chatterley’s Lover here in the 1920s, to Tennessee Williams,
Virginia Woolf, and the German composer Richard Wagner.
Many of its historic villas and lush gardens have been converted
into palatial hotels. There’s a world of lemon-fragranced al fresco
dining to discover here, which is always served up with heart-stirring
views. As you head through the narrow streets, you’ll eventually land
up in the Piazza Duomo, home to an almost century-old cathedral,
just one of the reasons why Ravello is a UNESCO World Heritage
site. During the summer months, Ravello plays host to one of Italy’s
oldest and most prestigious music festivals.
Positano
Send your postcard this summer from Positano, an Amalfi Coast
favourite. There’s a touch of drama as its disorderly pastel pink,
peach, and terracotta houses dangle cliffside over the sea. Within
the town’s steep streets, you’ll find a delightful sprinkling of
elegance found in its fashionable shops and art galleries, as well
as fascinating history due to its crumbling buildings, underground
Museo Archeologico Roman, and places of worship. Where
Positano really packs a punch is with its sheer holiday spirit,
thanks to its plentiful gelaterie and sunbeds on the beach, where
you can unwind and listen out for the legendary call of the Sirens
of Li Galli. For a more energetic pace, take the Path of the Gods, a
marked trail that offers some of the best views of the region.
Spring/Summer 2023
Andiamo!