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WRITING · January 31, 2011

Looking Up to Infinity

Atrani and Ravello from Sea

Recently, I’ve been writing about one of my favorite towns on the Amalfi Coast over at CharmingItaly.com – Ravello! While looking through my photos, this one that I took last summer while out on a boat caught my attention. You can see the beautiful little town of Atrani, and, high above, the very tip of the promontory where Ravello sits. That white house clinging to the cliffside is the Villa La Rondinaia, meaning Swallow’s Nest, which was owned for many years by Gore Vidal. Follow the line of trees up to the left and you’ll see the Villa Cimbrone’s stunning Terrace of Infinity. I’ve stood on that terrace looking out to the sea so many times, but it’s fun to see it from the other side! To read more and see more photographs, I invite you to read my articles on Ravello and on the Villa Cimbrone on Charming Italy!

Posted In: WRITING · Tagged: Atrani, Ravello, Writing

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Comments

  1. John says

    January 31, 2011 at 14:03

    Great photo! Wouldn’t mind sitting in one of those terraces to have a cup of coffee and people-watch right below.

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    • Laura says

      January 31, 2011 at 14:37

      Ciao John! Thanks for stopping by and introducing me to your blog, Going Places. Enjoyed my read while I was there! 🙂

      Reply
  2. The Antiques Diva says

    January 31, 2011 at 19:34

    Atrani is my FAVORITE town in southern Italy!

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    • Laura says

      February 3, 2011 at 16:31

      Ciao Toma! I love Atrani, too. Especially in the summer when the beach is quieter and the piazza is cool!

      Reply
  3. Yong says

    February 1, 2011 at 19:02

    Stumbled on your blog post through Delicious. You already know I am subscribing to your rss feed.

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  4. Linda says

    February 2, 2011 at 21:29

    Beautiful shot. Very intriguing.

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    • Laura says

      February 3, 2011 at 16:29

      Thanks, Linda! I took it last summer one day when we rented a little boat and puttered up and down the coastline. It’s so much fun to see the coastline from the other side!

      Reply
  5. Tom says

    February 3, 2011 at 23:28

    Great shot! Will be heading to the area next week to spend a week in Pisciotta. We want to head south from Rome along the coast, your picture excites me!

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    • Laura says

      February 4, 2011 at 19:44

      Have a fabulous trip, Tom! I’ve seen photos of Pisciotta and it looks so beautiful. Enjoy the drive and wonderful views!

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