From its privileged location, on a terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento is certainly the most famous resort of the entire Sorrento coast. Since ancient times it has been a holiday destination and, even today, is able to conquer tourists and visitors through its breathtaking landscapes, its citrus groves alternating with its gardens, beaches, historical and religious architecture and, of course, its culinary tradition.
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Of international fame, Sorrento welcomes hundreds of people at any time of the year, offering attractions suitable for all tastes, even the most demanding. There is no shortage of bars, restaurants and cafes where you can taste the typical dishes and spend a few hours of pure fun, as well as shops and craft shops where you can go shopping.
Here are the unmissable places:
Corso Italia and Piazza Tasso
Sorrento is not a simple seaside resort, on the contrary: it is able to accommodate tourists all year round, welcoming them in Corso Italia and Piazza Tasso, where you can visit bars, restaurants, shops and of course many people.
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Cathedral of Saints Philip and James
In its historic centre, Sorrento boasts the Duomo dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo: its Baroque interior houses works of great value, such as paintings by Giacomo del Po’, marble statues and a large organ. To complete the whole, the bell tower with the ceramic clock dating back to the eighteenth century.
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Basilica of Sant’Antonino Abate
The Basilica of Sant’Antonio Abate was built in the 11th century, with a Romanesque facade and a Latin cross interior. Within its walls is the crypt and the sacristy, both very beautiful, the monumental altar and the statue of Saint Anthony made entirely of silver.
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Villa Comunale and Cloister of San Francesco
A few steps from Piazza Tasso is the Villa Comunale of Sorrento, which is worth a visit for the breathtaking view. Next to it is the Cloister of San Francesco, a must because of its fourteenth-century architecture with arcades of crossed arches and magnificent columns.
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Villa Fiorentino
Managed by the Sorrento Foundation, Villa Fiorentino is a building of the thirties that is widely used as a location for events and cultural events both inside and in its extraordinary outdoor garden.
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Correale Museum of Newfoundland
The Correale Museum of Newfoundland is spread over three floors, consists of twenty-four rooms, a library is a beautiful garden. Inside it houses precious furniture, porcelain of Capodimonte, paintings of the seventeenth century and many books on the history of the Kingdom of Naples.
Fonte: aboutsorrento.com
Vallone dei Mulini
During the seventeenth century, in a very narrow valley, a small industrial center was built with the protagonists of a mill, a sawmill, a quarry and the cisterns for grinding wheat called Vallone dei Mulini. Abandoned during the twentieth century, it is currently inaccessible but still enjoys a great charm.
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Palazzo del Sedile Dominova
The Palazzo del Sedile, or Palazzo del Seggio, is among the buildings that were most common in southern Italy because it was precisely inside them that the meetings of the noble council for the city administration were organized and held. This dates back to the 14th century, and was transformed into a meeting place for workers in 1877.
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Baths of the Queen Joan
The Bagni della Regina Giovanna consists of a picturesque inlet between the city center and Capo di Sorrento; a kind of natural pool, totally rocky, with a fairly difficult access. Although it is not a suitable place for children, it is worth a visit for the crystal clear waters that characterize it.
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Marina Grande and Marina Piccola
Tiny and colorful village, Marina Grande is full of restaurants, clubs and bathing establishments. It is no coincidence, in fact, that it is crowded all year round and has been chosen several times as a setting for film.
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Marina Piccola, however, is the tourist port of Sorrento: from here ferries depart and arrive that transport citizens and tourists through the various locations of the coast.
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The Amalfi Coast
Among the Italian places envied all over the world, the Amalfi Coast deserves a place of honor. Let’s see why every year attracts travelers from every continent, especially in summer, when tourism becomes the main activity.
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Under UNESCO protection since 1997, the Amalfi Coast offers beautiful places to visit and exciting experience to live with friends or family:
Hike to the Path of the Gods
The Amalfi Coast is famous above all for its natural beauty, among which the Path of the Gods stands out: along it you can admire a real corner of paradise in the Lattari Mountains, reaching the most impressive point (in Nocelle) characterized by pine forests and caves to explore.
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Boat tour
The Amalfi Coast stretches for 50 kilometers, offering visitors truly breathtaking scenery. The best way to visit it is by making a boat excursion, with which you can get to know all the most beautiful and hidden corners and visit the main cities.
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Around the city of Amalfi
The city of Amalfi was one of the ancient Maritime Republics and its internal structure is proof of this. Must-sees include the Cathedral of Sant’Andrea, the Arsenale Museum and the Paper Museum. In addition, a must-see experience includes the tasting of limoncello produced with lemons exclusively from the Amalfi Coast PGI.
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Participate in the Ravello Festival
Ravello is known worldwide as the city of music thanks to its Ravello Festival, organized every year in the enchanting setting of Villa Rufolo or, alternatively, inside the Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer. Attending at least once in your life is simply exciting!
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Taste the typical sweets from Sal de Riso
Now internationally famous, Sal de Riso is the most famous pastry chef in southern Italy. For this reason it is absolutely recommended to stop in his local to enjoy a typical dessert, such as lemon delight or ricotta and pear cake!
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Go diving in Punta Campanella
The Punta Campanella promontory is among the most evocative of the entire Amalfi Coast: from here you can admire the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Naples, as well as the city of Capri. It is the right place to make unique and spectacular diving in crystal clear and pristine waters.
Fonte: siviaggia.it
Go shopping in Positano
The undisputed pearl of the Amalfi Coast, Positano is among the most beautiful and romantic places in the world. Also known as the city of fashion, it is practically a must stop for shopping in the boutiques overlooking the promenade.
Fonte: campania.info
Visit the Valle delle Ferriere
Finally, for those who love natural attractions, here is the Ferriere Valley, an unspoilt natural oasis: you start from the ancient medieval village of Atrani, cross the valley of the Dragone stream and reach Pontone, where you access the reserve. Inside you can admire a lush tropical vegetation, surrounded by waterfalls and springs inhabited by amphibians and rare plants.
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