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SORRENTO Web Site |
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PLACE TO VISIT |
| Piazza Tasso | Basilica S.Antonino | Villa Comunale | Chiostro S.Francesco |
| Main square of Sorrento, in old times called Largo of the Castle. | Its origin dates back to the XIth century, although there was already an oratory here dedicated to St. Antonino. | Positioned on a sheer drop, it has a wonderful view of the bay of Naples. | The monastery's origin dates back to the beginning of the XVth century. |
| Marina grande | Via San Cesareo | Sedil Dominova | Duomo |
| A pretty inlet with a characteristic fishing village. | Situated in the historical centre of Sorrento, it is characterized by buildings of the XVIIIth century which testify the Neapoletan baroque influence. | Dating back to the XVIth century, it is the only testimony of the old noble seats in Campania. | In Romanic style, it dates back to the XVth century. |
| Antiche mura | Vallone dei mulini | Via Pietà | Museo Correale |
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were erected to defend Sorrento through the Middle Ages. |
Central part of a system of three ravines, it can be seen from Tasso Square. | The street which leads to the present cathedral preserves remarkable examples of medieval architecture. | It
displays one of the most admired private collections in the whole of
Italy |
| Punta Campanella | Regina Giovanna | ||
| One of the most enchanting sites of the Sorrentine peninsula both for the scenary and the history. | Archeological ruins of a maritime villa of Sorrento. The remains were part of a Roman villa and are still visible today. |