The origin of Villa Cimbrone dates back to the one of Ravello in the 11th century, when some roman aristocrats, escaping from Rome, decided to build a city that had to be independent from the Republic of Amalfi and heavily fortified.

The name of the villa derives from the latin "Cimbronium", the ancient name of the estate that used to include it. Cimbrone has always been famous for its garden and flowers, plus the villa itself is a very interesting structure, rich with details and decorations, such as the Luca della Robbia terracotta tile and the basreliefs decorating the entrance cloister.

Villa Cimbrone was purchased at the end of the 19th century by Lord Grimthorpe. Grimthorpe was an English gentleman who took the beautiful piece of land that the Villa is located on, and transformed his own vision of the Villa, with the help of a local named Nicola Mansi, turning it into what it is today. Cimbrone's gardens are an everlasting example of beauty, and grace.

The atmosphere of the crypt is also very charming, as the one of the Alley of Immensity that leads to the Terrace of Infinity, so renouned for the breathtaking view on the coast below.

Copies of famous statues from the classic tradition and quotes from ancient poets and philosophers also decorate the villa and its garden, completing the Cimbrone experience and making the visit of this unique place a voyage in a world outside and inside of us at the same time.