Villa Cimbrone — Terrazza dell'Infinito
Ravello
FamousSacred art
The story
A balcony of marble busts suspended over the gulf, where the gaze meets nothing at all: Gore Vidal called it the most beautiful view in the world.
Access
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The story
Villa Cimbrone rises on a rocky promontory sheer above the Coast, in Ravello. The area, once a farmstead and a lookout point, was bought in 1904 by the British noble banker Ernest William Beckett, who radically transformed it into a villa set in a park of statues, fountains and antiquities. Today part of the structure is a hotel.
What to see
The masterpiece is the Terrace of Infinity (Terrazza dell'Infinito): a belvedere lined with marble busts facing the Gulf of Salerno, considered one of the most evocative panoramas in the world. Around it, the romantic park with little temples, grottoes and tended vistas frames the view.
Hours and prices
Ingresso giardini intorno ai 10 € (ridotti per bambini e comitive). Dato 2026-07.
Giardini aperti tutti i giorni dalle 9:00 al tramonto. Verifica orari e visite guidate sul sito ufficiale.
Tips
You arrive on foot from the centre of Ravello, in a walk of about ten minutes among alleys and gardens. The Terrace of Infinity is the highlight: reach it calmly. Hours and tickets for the park are on the official site. It is best to avoid the busier midday hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Terrace of Infinity?
The belvedere of Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, adorned with marble busts and facing the Gulf of Salerno: one of the most celebrated panoramas of the Coast.
Who created Villa Cimbrone?
In its present form, the British banker Ernest William Beckett, who bought the property in 1904 and transformed it with its park.
How do you reach Villa Cimbrone?
On foot from the centre of Ravello, with a walk of about ten minutes.
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