Date range
You are here: Charming VillagesMarmorata. Ravello’s enchanting coastal gem with a fascinating history
Written by (Massimiliano D'Uva), Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:05:36 AM
Marmorata is a coastal hamlet of Ravello, located between Minori and Atrani, surrounded by lush lemon groves, vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation, overlooking the sea. The place name probably derives from the murmur of a waterfall located in a deep inlet.
According to some, the estate belonging to the Rufolo family spread out up to Marmorata, located just perpendicularly to the famous Villa Rufolo and, it is said, that during their banquets, they used to throw the dishes down into the ravine to show their guest their wealth (but then they retrieve them at a later time).
Many documents testify the presence of a small mill since the XI century; transformed into a paper mill during the XV century, it kept on working until the ‘80s of the last century, when the property became a hotel.
The rocks above the sea were the perfect base for the construction of watchtowers, part of the coastal defensive complex designed during the viceregal period, in order to defend the population from the frequent raids. One of the best preserved id the so called Scarpariello tower, which hosted many celebrities, such as Jacqueline Kennedy, Greta Garbo, Umberto II of Savoy and Stokpawsky.
rank: 10306106
Tucked into the steep coastal edge west of Amalfi, Vettica Minore is more than just a scenic hamlet—it’s a living postcard from the past. With the terraced slopes cascading toward the sea and the soft curve of the coastline embracing it, Vettica is a lesser-known but unforgettable corner of the Amalfi...
Vettica Maggiore, a fraction of Praiano, stands as a historical and cultural gem on the Amalfi Coast, offering breathtaking views of Capri and Positano. A recently surfaced photograph from the 1960s, shared by Giovanni Forgione, reveals a significant moment in the area’s urban and architectural evolution,...
In the heart of Raito, a hamlet of Vietri sul Mare, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie became the backdrop for one of the most iconic scenes in Italian cinema in 1959. It was October of that year when, among the picturesque streets of the Amalfi Coast, the film Cerasella, directed by Raffaello Matarazzo,...
Nestled on a picturesque hillside, Pontone is a charming district of Scala, the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast. Until the early 20th century, Pontone was part of the territory of Amalfi, and its serene atmosphere made it a preferred retreat for the clergy and nobility of the medieval Duchy of Amalfi....
