April 16, 2018 Travel: Hotel Palazzo Avino 1/12 View Slideshow In the land of lemons, exists Palazzo Avino, a deluxe hotel residing in the Italian Amalfi coast. Built in what was once a 12th century private villa for an Italian noble family, Palazzo Avino opened as a hotel in 1997. Tucked discreetly in the medieval hilltop village of Ravello, the hotel sits above the Mediterranean, overlooking the coast’s fishing villages. Originally built in the 12th Century, Palazzo Avino belonged to the aristocratic quarter of Ravello during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Inside the hotel, one can discover the few original rooms that still remain, such as the entrance hall and a small bathroom, used as a cellar in the restaurant. The gilded Rossellini restaurant boasts a Michelin star and is amongst the finest in Campania, offering the most current menu in regal, nouvelle fare. Clubhouse by the Sea, allows Palazzo Avino exclusive access in offering guests seemingly idyllic clifftop views, along with private sea access, a swimming pool and seaside dining. The hotels accommodations are decorated with handmade Vietri tiles, antique carpets and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Once referred to as Palazzo Sasso, before reopening as Palazzo Avino, the hotel exudes the charm of its ancient Italian hilltop village. Turquoise Mediterranean waters greet the terrazo views. Each summer, the town hosts one of the most renowned musical presences in Europe, known as the Ravello (or referenced as Wagner) Festival. The festival features two months of orchestral music, chamber music, jazz and opera, accompanied by unlimited views of the Mediterranean Sea. As was once home to the aristocratic Sasso family, Palazzo Avino hosted Richard Wagner in the 1880s and film star Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini in the 1950s. Upon inaugurating Palazzo Avino officially as a hotel in 1997, Placido Domingo was the first guest. Since then, Palazzo Avino has opened its doors to all alike, searching for a taste of la dolce vita. TweetEmail About the Author Jennifer Paccione Jennifer Paccione is a fashion editor who shares her time between New York City and Milan. She has been featured and published with respected magazines internationally in various languages. She currently acts as contributing editor for publications including Bulgari Magazine, The Fashionable Lampoon, Fashion to Max and RedMilk Magazine, whilst having contributed for NYLON and Editorialist. Alongside journalism, Jennifer freelances as a social media and digital marketing advisor, having already worked with brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti and Philosophy, among many. Follow her on Instagram @jenniferpaccione Website Previous articleHow to Rock: Being A Natural Beauty Next articleBrand Spotlight: Daniela Vezza You may also like April 9, 2018 Culture: “Fashioned From Nature” March 27, 2018 The NEW Miami Travel Guide March 22, 2018 Margiela, les Années Hermès March 12, 2018 Travel: The Trafalgar St. James Hotel, London
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