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    Sorrento

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    Sorrento

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    Sorrent is situated on a high tuff terrace, descending steeply towards the Gulf of Naples, overlooking Mount Vesuvius.

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    Sorrent is situated on a high tuff terrace, descending steeply towards the Gulf of Naples, overlooking Mount Vesuvius. This town of about 15,000 residents is the main hub of its namesake peninsula; travelers have been drawn here since the era of the Grand Tour.The Old Town's street network still adheres to the ancient city's grid layout. Citrus groves flourish all around. From Marina Piccola port, ships sail to Capri, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast.

    Sights in Sorrento

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    Piazza Tasso

    1Piazza Tasso

    Sorrento's central square is named after the poet Torquato Tasso, born here, whose statue stands in one corner of the square; in the center stands the patron saint, Sant'Antonino. The square was built over the Vallone dei Mulini gorge and is the starting point of the shopping street Corso Italia.
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    Vallone dei Mulini
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    2Vallone dei Mulini

    Deep gorge right by Piazza Tasso with the ruins of old mills, where rare ferns grow. The valley is not accessible; from the back of the square, you look down into it from above.
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    Marina Grande

    3Marina Grande

    The old fishing harbor lies below the old town; you walk down through the old city gate, and a bus also takes you back. Along the water, restaurants are lined up. The ferries, however, depart from Marina Piccola harbor.
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    Cloister of San Francesco
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    4Cloister of San Francesco

    14th-century cloister next to the Church of San Francesco, popular for weddings; exhibitions often take place upstairs. Immediately adjacent is the Villa Comunale with views of the Bay of Naples and a lift down to the port.
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    Museum Correale di Terranova
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    5Museum Correale di Terranova

    Museum in an 18th-century villa, the former summer residence of the Counts Correale. On display are paintings, porcelain, furniture, and wood-inlaid caskets; a plane tree-lined avenue leads through the garden to a terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples.
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    City walks in Sorrento

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Sorrento's Heart & Sea Views: A Walk Through the Charming Town

    On this two-hour walk, discover authentic Sorrento. From bustling squares and historic lanes to impressive cathedrals and breathtaking sea views, experience the highlights of this enchanting town. End your walk in a picturesque fishing village.

    ~2 Std. 5 Min.
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    Restaurants & Cafés

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    Trattoria da Emilia

    Family-run trattoria at Marina Grande with tables by the water. The menu features pasta, salads, and seafood.
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    O' Parrucchiano La Favorita

    Traditional 19th-century restaurant on Corso Italia with a glazed dining room and garden tables under citrus trees. Serves regional cuisine.
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    Ristorante Pizzeria Tasso

    Restaurant and pizzeria near Piazza Tasso with Italian cuisine, fish dishes, and an extensive wine list.
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    Food and Drink

    Sorrento's cuisine is shaped by lemons, vegetables and fish.

    Gnocchi alla sorrentina

    Potato gnocchi with tomato sauce, Fiordilatte, Parmesan and basil, oven-baked.

    Limone di Sorrento

    The peninsula's lemons have a Protected Geographical Indication; Limoncello is made from their peels.

    Delizia al limone

    Sponge cake tartlet with lemon cream, that pastry chef Carmine Marzuillo invented in 1978 in Sorrento.

    History and Culture

    Sorrento was known as Surrentum in Roman times; the grid of the old town's alleys dates back to this period. In 1544, the poet Torquato Tasso was born here, and in 1558, Ottoman naval forces plundered the city.In the 18th and 19th centuries, many travelers visited Sorrento, including Goethe, Henrik Ibsen, Richard Wagner, and Friedrich Nietzsche. The song "Torna a Surriento", composed in 1894, carried the city's name to the world.A local craft tradition is the art of intarsia, where wooden inlays for furniture and caskets are produced. Examples can be seen in the Museo Correale.

    Nightlife

    Sorrento offers a varied selection for your evening: from relaxed drinks to late-night entertainment. In the alleys of the Old Town, you'll find cozy wine bars like Fuoro51, while venues like Daniele’s Club later invite you to dance.
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    Shot Bar Sorrento

    Small bar on Via Santa Maria della Pietà, an old town alley just behind Piazza Tasso. True to its name: the menu features well over a hundred different shots, plus cocktails and beer. DJs play on some evenings.
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    Daniele’s Club

    Small club on the ramp leading down from the center to Marina Piccola port. It's known for its karaoke nights, which usually only really get going around midnight.
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    Fuoro51

    Wine bar with restaurant on Via Fuoro, a quieter parallel street to Corso Italia. Many wines are available by the glass, and the house also pours more expensive bottles individually via a Coravin system. Complementing this are Mediterranean dishes.
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    English Inn

    British-style pub on Corso Italia, Sorrento's main street, a few minutes from Piazza Tasso. Draft beer and live sports on screens.
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    Getting There & Around

    Sorrent is the terminus of the Circumvesuviana regional railway, which travels via Pompeii and Herculaneum to Naples; the journey takes about an hour. SITA buses depart from the station square to Positano and Amalfi; you can buy tickets in advance at tobacco shops, bars, and kiosks.From Marina Piccola port, hydrofoils travel to Capri and Naples; the connection to Capri is also available in winter. During the season, boats also travel to Positano and Amalfi. You can explore the old town on foot.

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    Nearby

    Positano

    Positano

    Positano lies on the western Amalfi Coast, its houses climbing from the sea far up the hillside. The colorful facades, Santa Maria Assunta's majolica dome, and the main beach below define the town's image.The town has about 3,700 residents. Most routes within the town are stairs and steep alleys.
    Pompeii

    Pompeii

    Pompeii was a Roman town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, which disappeared under four to six meters of pumice and ash during the eruption in 79 AD. It has been excavated since 1748, revealing streets, houses, workshops, temples, theaters, and baths.The archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, lies on the outskirts of the modern town of Pompei, southeast of Naples, about 35 to 40 minutes away via the Circumvesuviana.
    Amalfi Coast

    Amalfi Coast

    The Amalfi Coast is the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula on the Gulf of Salerno, with approximately 40 kilometers of coastal road stretching between Positano and Vietri sul Mare. The mountains here drop steeply into the sea; lemon groves cling to the slopes, and densely built towns perch in the bays and on rocky promontories.The most famous are Positano, Amalfi, Atrani, and Ravello. Since 1997, the coast has been a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Ravello

    Ravello

    Ravello is situated on a rocky plateau about 350 meters above the Amalfi Coast, above Atrani. This small town of around 2,300 residents is known for its villas, gardens, and panoramic terraces.In the Middle Ages, Ravello belonged to the Duchy of Amalfi; merchant families like the Rufolo built their palaces here. Today, Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone, and the summer Ravello Festival define the town.
    Campania

    Campania

    Campania is located in southwest Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea, with Naples as its capital. Around the Gulf of Naples, the most famous destinations cluster: Mount Vesuvius, the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Sorrento Peninsula, and the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida.South of this, the Amalfi Coast stretches along with its towns built into the cliffs; further south are the Greek temples of Paestum and the Cilento National Park. Inland lie the Royal Palace of Caserta and the hills of Irpinia, known for producing the region's famous wines.

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