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Sorrento Food: Traditional Dishes to Try
Spaghetti with walnuts, Sorrento style: the recipe
'A riggiola: the painted tiles of the Sorrento coast
The Baths of Queen Giovanna in Sorrento
Piazza Tasso in Sorrento: the heart of town
Henrik Ibsen in Sorrento: the playwright and Italy
Sorrento Travel Tips and Useful Information
Sour cherries in spirits: a Sorrento recipe

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Sorrento Food: Traditional Dishes to Try

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Spaghetti with walnuts, Sorrento style: the recipe

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'A riggiola: the painted tiles of the Sorrento coast

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The Baths of Queen Giovanna in Sorrento

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Piazza Tasso in Sorrento: the heart of town

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Henrik Ibsen in Sorrento: the playwright and Italy

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Sorrento Travel Tips and Useful Information

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Sour cherries in spirits: a Sorrento recipe

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The Baths of Queen Giovanna in Sorrento Places to visit The Baths of Queen Giovanna in Sorrento A natural rock pool and the remains of a Roman villa on Capo di Sorrento: how to reach the Baths of Queen Giovanna and what to know before you go.
Ieranto Bay: the Montalto tower and the sea Places to visit Ieranto Bay: the Montalto tower and the sea Between Nerano and Punta Campanella, a crystal-clear cove protected by the FAI and watched over by the old Montalto tower.
Basilica of Sant'Antonino in Sorrento Places to visit Basilica of Sant'Antonino in Sorrento Sorrento's patron saint's church: a crypt with his tomb, sailors' votive paintings, whale bones and Baroque canvases. What to see and tips.
Cloister of San Francesco, Sorrento Places to visit Cloister of San Francesco, Sorrento Interlaced 14th-century arches, reused ancient columns and a quiet garden next to the Villa Comunale: the history of Sorrento's loveliest cloister.
Sorrento Cathedral: history and what to see Places to visit Sorrento Cathedral: history and what to see Sorrento Cathedral, dedicated to Saints Philip and James: its history, Romanesque bell tower, fine marquetry and the treasures not to miss inside.
Marina Grande, Sorrento's fishing village Places to visit Marina Grande, Sorrento's fishing village Colourful houses, wooden boats and fresh fish by the sea: our guide to Marina Grande, Sorrento's old fishing village, with history and practical tips.

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Cornelia Tasso's House in Sorrento Churches and monuments Cornelia Tasso's House in Sorrento On Via San Nicola stands the home of Torquato Tasso's sister, where the poet knocked in disguise to test her love for him.
Capuchin Church in Sant'Agnello, the wedding church by the sea Churches and monuments Capuchin Church in Sant'Agnello, the wedding church by the sea On the Sant'Agnello cliffs beside the Marinella, the 1586 Capuchin church faces Vesuvius and is the one couples ask for most.
Church of Saints Felix and Baccolo, Sorrento Churches and monuments Church of Saints Felix and Baccolo, Sorrento Known locally as the Church of the Rosary, it stands on the remains of a pagan temple and was Sorrento's cathedral for centuries.
Church of the Servi di Maria in Sorrento Churches and monuments Church of the Servi di Maria in Sorrento An 18th-century Baroque church that keeps the Dead Christ carried in procession on Good Friday and two rare 15th-century nativity figures.
Church of the Carmine on Piazza Tasso, Sorrento Churches and monuments Church of the Carmine on Piazza Tasso, Sorrento The yellow-fronted church overlooking Piazza Tasso: founded by the Carmelites in 1572, it holds a copy of the revered Madonna Bruna of Naples.
Church of the Addolorata in Sorrento Churches and monuments Church of the Addolorata in Sorrento Set on Via San Cesareo, the Church of the Addolorata is a small 18th-century Baroque gem, with stuccowork, majolica tiles and paintings by Carlo Amalfi.

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Museum itinerary in Sorrento Suggested itineraries Museum itinerary in Sorrento From the Museo Correale to the Museobottega della Tarsia Lignea: a day of art, archaeology and inlaid wood, crossing the whole centre of Sorrento on foot.
Faith itinerary in Sorrento: churches and shrines Suggested itineraries Faith itinerary in Sorrento: churches and shrines From the Carmine church to the Basilica of Sant'Antonino and the Annunziata, one of Sorrento's oldest: a walk among the places of worship in the old town.
Coastal itinerary: from Sorrento to Punta Campanella Suggested itineraries Coastal itinerary: from Sorrento to Punta Campanella By boat from Marina Piccola to Punta Campanella: bastions, fishing villages, Roman villas, the Vervece rock and the seabed of the marine protected area.
A journey into Sorrento's past Suggested itineraries A journey into Sorrento's past Travel back in time: from Corso Italia and the citrus groves to medieval lanes, 16th-century walls and the remains of Roman villas.
Historic and artistic walking tour of Sorrento Suggested itineraries Historic and artistic walking tour of Sorrento From Piazza Tasso down to Marina Grande on foot: noble seats, churches, cloisters, villas and old town gates on a stroll through centuries of Sorrento's history.
Fishing tourism and diving in Sorrento Suggested itineraries Fishing tourism and diving in Sorrento At sea all year round: trips in a traditional gozzo with local fishermen, snorkelling and dives among the gorgonians of the Punta Campanella marine reserve.

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'A riggiola: the painted tiles of the Sorrento coast History and traditions 'A riggiola: the painted tiles of the Sorrento coast From Aragonese Spain to the homes of the coast: the story of the riggiola, the hand-painted majolica tile, and of the riggiularo who knows how to lay it.
Excelsior Vittoria: history of the hotel on Piazza Tasso History and traditions Excelsior Vittoria: history of the hotel on Piazza Tasso Built on the remains of a Roman villa, overlooking Piazza Tasso and the bay: the history of the Excelsior Vittoria, the hotel of Caruso, Wagner and Sophia Loren.
Henrik Ibsen in Sorrento: the playwright and Italy History and traditions Henrik Ibsen in Sorrento: the playwright and Italy The father of modern drama spent many years in Italy and worked on Peer Gynt in Sorrento: the life of Henrik Ibsen and his bond with the town.
The Sorrento gozzo: history of a traditional boat History and traditions The Sorrento gozzo: history of a traditional boat Timber seasoned in tufa caves, a lateen sail and a crucifix on the bow: the story of the Sorrento gozzo and of the motor vessel Pianosa, restored in Sorrento.
Sorrento marquetry: history and technique History and traditions Sorrento marquetry: history and technique From 19th-century workshops to today's masters: the history, techniques and subjects of Sorrento wood inlay, and where to see and buy it in town.
Palm Sunday in Sorrento and the sugared almond palms History and traditions Palm Sunday in Sorrento and the sugared almond palms Blessed olive branches and sugared almond palms made at home over several weeks: Sorrento's Palm Sunday tradition, a symbol of peace and good wishes.

Sorrento legends

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The miracle of Saint Antoninus and the whale Sorrento legends The miracle of Saint Antoninus and the whale A huge fish, a swallowed child and an abbot who orders the monster to give him back: the legend that binds Sorrento to its patron saint.
The myth of the Sirens, from Sorrento to Li Galli Sorrento legends The myth of the Sirens, from Sorrento to Li Galli Bird-women, then sea creatures with fishtails: the myth of the Sirens, from Homer to modern poets, and the places on the Sorrento coast where it lives on.
The legend of the Baby Jesus's bib Sorrento legends The legend of the Baby Jesus's bib An elderly embroiderer, a cloud that turns into silk thread and stars transformed into orange blossom: the legend behind the coast's loveliest gardens.
The legend of the bell of Punta Campanella Sorrento legends The legend of the bell of Punta Campanella Fleeing pirates, a ship held back by a mysterious force and Saint Antoninus's bell thrown into the sea: the legend behind the name of Punta Campanella.
The legend of the pastiera, Parthenope's cake Sorrento legends The legend of the pastiera, Parthenope's cake Gifts offered by the people of Naples to the siren Parthenope and blended by the gods: the legend behind the pastiera, the cake that means Easter.
The legend of Queen Joanna in Sorrento Sorrento legends The legend of Queen Joanna in Sorrento Beautiful, courted and ruthless with her lovers: the dark legend of Queen Joanna, who gave her name to the famous Bagni on Capo di Sorrento.

Food and recipes

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Cannelloni alla sorrentina: history and recipe Food and recipes Cannelloni alla sorrentina: history and recipe Born in Sorrento over a hundred years ago under the name strascinati, in the trattoria of 'o Parrucchiano: the story of cannelloni and the home recipe.
Sour cherries in spirits: a Sorrento recipe Food and recipes Sour cherries in spirits: a Sorrento recipe Nonna Rosaria's “quarantine”: sour cherries and sugar left forty days in the sun, then covered with a blend of liqueurs. A summer preserve.
Babà: the traditional Sorrento recipe Food and recipes Babà: the traditional Sorrento recipe Light, slowly risen and soaked in a rum and lemon syrup: nonna Rosaria's recipe for babà, the signature pastry of Sorrento's cake shops.
Cannoli alla sorrentina: the recipe Food and recipes Cannoli alla sorrentina: the recipe Thin shells fried in seconds and filled with pastry cream: the recipe for Sorrento-style cannoli from nonna Rosaria's recipe book.
Carmine Marzuillo, creator of the delizia al limone Food and recipes Carmine Marzuillo, creator of the delizia al limone The Sorrento master pastry chef who presented the delizia al limone in 1978, a lemon dessert now made all over the world.
Food and recipes Sweet casatiello, the Easter cake: the recipe A soft, sweet Easter bread made in four stages with long rising times, scented with lemon, cinnamon, vanilla and rum: Grandma Rosaria's recipe.

Practical information

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How to Get to Sorrento: Train, Bus, Ferry Practical information How to Get to Sorrento: Train, Bus, Ferry By bus from Naples airport, on the Circumvesuviana, by hydrofoil or by car: every way to get to Sorrento, with practical tips and advice on the ZTL.
Sorrento Travel Tips and Useful Information Practical information Sorrento Travel Tips and Useful Information Emergency numbers, hospital, pharmacies, weather, getting around and handy practical tips: everything you need to know before visiting Sorrento.