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🏛️ Villa Cimbrone
Hilltop villa with gardens on the Amalfi Coast


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 21:01

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • Historic villa dating to at least the 11th century, restored by Lord Grimthorpe in the early 20th century
  • Eclectic architecture blending medieval, Renaissance, and Gothic styles with salvaged Italian artifacts
  • Famous for the Terrace of Infinity (Terrazza dell'Infinito), offering panoramic Amalfi Coast views
  • Now operates as a luxury hotel with gardens open to the public daily

Villa Cimbrone, located in the hilltop town of Ravello on Italy's Amalfi Coast, is a historic villa distinguished by its architectural eclecticism and celebrated gardens. Originally established by a noble family in at least the 11th century, the property underwent significant transformation under English industrialist Ernest William Beckett (later Lord Grimthorpe) in the early 20th century. Today it functions as a luxury hotel while maintaining public access to its meticulously preserved ...

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