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Italy, Ravello, WRITING · October 8, 2009

Ravello Travel Articles on ItalyItalia.com

 

Ciao Amalfi coast Blog Villa Cimbrone view

 

Those of you who have been following Ciao Amalfi! for awhile now have heard me rave about the town of Ravello many times on this blog. It is simply one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast, with incredible churches, great ceramic shopping, a charming piazza and villas and gardens with gorgeous views. Well, I’ve been at work over at ItalyItalia.com sharing my travel tips in a new Ravello Travel Guide and a bit of history and some of my photographs to tantalize you in a new article on Ravello’s Villas and Gardens. Head on over and take a look!

 

If you’re planning a trip to another Italian destination, be sure to visit ItalyItalia’s Travel Guide to Italy’s Regions webpage. ItalyItalia has located talented travel writers throughout the country to share tips and information for visiting, what to see and do and what regional specialties you have to try out during your travels. There is a wealth of information to discover! Enjoy!

Posted In: Italy, Ravello, WRITING

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Comments

  1. jen laceda says

    October 8, 2009 at 14:34

    I, too, love Ravello!! Heading over to your article in ItalyItalia…

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  2. Ciao Chow Linda says

    October 8, 2009 at 15:02

    nice job Laura. Just took a peek at the article and it really makes me wish I were in Ravello.

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    October 8, 2009 at 22:03

    Ciao Jen! There's just air of peace in Ravello. It's certainly a wonderful place! Hope you enjoy the Ravello articles! 🙂

    Ciao Linda! Glad you enjoyed the articles. Grazie!

    Reply

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