Sorrento
Very famous city also known for its limoncello and its craftsmanship.
Sorrento is an internationally renowned tourist and seaside resort. Probably of Greek origin, it became Roman in 89 BC. In the imperial period it was already known as a resort. He had to fight with Arabs, Normans, Amalfitans, until he followed the fate of Naples.
In the 18th century it became an essential destination on the Grand Tour, the educational trip to Italy for the scions of the European nobility. Today it is an essential Italian destination city, and its lemons and the typical limoncello are famous, as well as its manufacture of wood inlays.
The panorama of Sorrento
Photo of Sorrento
The main attractions of Sorrento: what to see
Tasso Square
The main square of Sorrento and the living room of the city. In the center of the square there is a statue of Sant'Antonino, patron saint of the city
Tip of the Cape
Wonderful rocky promontory from which it is also possible to reach the so-called Bagni della Regina
Regina Giovanna's baths
An incredible natural swimming pool and an archaeological site with the remains of the villa of Pollio Felice from the 1st century BC
Marina Grande
Seaside village of Sorrento with port and splendid view of the Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius and the coast of Capo di Sorrento
Course Italy
The main street of the city
Cloister of San Francesco
The Cloister of San Francesco is located near the Villa Comunale and dates back to the 14th century, and incorporates remains from pagan temples and other archaeological excavations.
Municipal Villa
Municipal Villa
Basilica of Sant'Antonino
Large 11th-century basilica containing the remains of the city's patron saint, Sant'Antonino
Valley of the Mills
Great valley of Sorrento which takes its name from a mill for grinding grain
Sorrento Experience Museum
Multimedia museum that narrates the legends, history and culture of the Sorrento Peninsula
Sorrento Cathedral
Sorrento Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and is the seat of the archdiocese of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia
Correale Museum of Terranova
Museum with archaeological finds, specimens of Sorrento inlay, Neapolitan paintings from the 16th and 19th centuries and precious 18th century furnishings
Museum-workshop of wooden marquetry
A museum dedicated to the great Sorrento inlay tradition, full of both ancient and modern furniture and objects
Dominova seat
The last seat left in Campania, it dates back to the 16th century and was the place where the city was administered
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One day in Sorrento... what to do and see