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Villa Cimbrone – The Avenue of Immensity
12 Comments CherryPie on Feb 8th 2018
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Villa Cimbrone
The first reliable mentions of Villa Cimbrone can be found around the 11th century, intermingling with those of Ravello’s golden era. The origins of its name come from the rocky outcrop on which it stands: this was part of a large estate with lush vegetation covering over eight hectares that was known as “Cimbronium”.
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12 Comments CherryPie on Feb 5th 2018
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Villa Rufolo – October Garden Views
18 Comments CherryPie on Jan 30th 2018
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger.
Japanese Wisdom
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 28th 2018
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Villa Rufolo – The Belvedere
8 Comments CherryPie on Jan 27th 2018
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Belvedere Principessa di Piemonte
The Belvedere Principessa di Piemonte is a small, peaceful garden with trees, flowers and lawn. Belvedere means ‘beautiful view’ and it’s the perfect place to sit and enjoy a wonderful view of the Amalfi Coast. Named after the Belgian princess who married Prince Umberto, it’s a popular spot for wedding photographs.
16 Comments CherryPie on Jan 15th 2018
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
God is Love: His plan for creation can be rooted only in love. Does not that simple thought, rather than erudite reasonings, offer solace to the human heart? Every Saint who has penetrated the core of reality has testified that a divine universal plan exists and that it is beautiful and full of joy.
Paramahansa Yogananda [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jan 14th 2018
