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THE SORRENTO & AMALFI
CITY GUIDE
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THE SORRENTO & AMALFI CITY GUIDE 1
Summary
THINGS TO KNOW
THINGS TO SEE
THINGS TO TRY
THINGS TO EXPERIENCE
9 Events
10 La Dolce Vita
ITINERARIES
suffered severe losses. At around the start restored on numerous occasions over the
of the 18th century, after a period of bitter centuries and hence display a distinctive
struggles between the peasant population array of architectural styles that range
and rich landowners, Sorrento began to from late gothic to renaissance, while the
emerge as a popular tourist resort, much refectory retains its original fourteenth
loved by visitors from all over the world for century structure.
its mild climate and flourishing countryside.
By 1800, Sorrento’s economy was based Correale di Terranova Museum – Sorrento
primarily on tourism and the wood inlay In this fascinating museum you can find
industry, which gradually took over from the paintings by 18th century artists, inlaid
production of silk textiles. Over the years furniture, Capodimonte majolica and
Sorrento has been the favorite destination porcelain ware, lacework The palazzo which
of such luminaries of European culture as houses the museum is surrounded by green
Lord Byron, Keats, Goethe, Dickens, Wagner, and looks out over the Gulf of Naples.
Ibsen and Nietzsche. At the start of the 20th
century, agriculture was given a second Sedil Dominova – Sorrento
wind, thanks to intensive cultivation of citrus A unique testimony to the ancient “sedile”,
fruits, which were exported throughout the which was the building in which the city
Italian peninsula and overseas. fathers gathered to make laws and decide
on economic and administrative matters. A
Sorrento & Amalfi: Torquato Tasso Sorrento & Amalfi: Sorrento Cathedral magnificent majolica-tiled dome covers the
Amalfi arcaded loggia of the Sedil Dominova.
Sorrento Amalfi was originally a Roman colony, which All the churches, museums and palazzi you
The earliest evidence of human settlement gained more and more importance over the need to see, to get a full picture of the Amalfi Cathedral
in the Sorrento Peninsula indicates Greek centuries, and after the fall of the empire it history and culture of the Sorrento Peninsula Amalfi’s cathedral was built in the 9th
and Phoenician activity, however, this fertile became a diocese (596 AD). and the Amalfi Coast... century and partly reconstructed at a later
land was soon taken over as a Roman colony, Later, the whole coastline, along with date in Arabian-Sicilian style. A number of its
until the final collapse of the Empire. In the Amalfi, became property of the Duchy of Basilica di San Antonino – Sorrento original ancient features remain, such as the
Middle Ages (c. 9th century AD), Sorrento Naples, until 839, when the city declared its This basilica was built around the 10th bell tower, the bronze posts on the main door
managed to release herself from outside independence and became an autonomous century in honor of Saint Anthony, patron and the Chapel of the Crucifix. The Cathedral
control, including Naples, and thus the Duchy republic. The Maritime Republic of Amalfi saint of navigators, and in c.1300 it became leads directly to the fascinating Chiostro di
of Sorrento was born. The Duchy of Sorrento was soon to become an important maritime the home of the “Confraternita dei Battenti”, Paradiso, the Paradise Cloisters.
covered the whole of the peninsula, and commercial center, trading with the whole of an heretical confraternity originating from
was soon to become a prosperous economy the Italian peninsula, North Africa, the Middle Naples. It was splendidly restored in the Paper Museum - Amalfi
based on ship chandlery, and the sale East and the Byzantine Empire. The Republic C17th by the Theatine Fathers. The crypt Housed inside an old paper mill, the museum
and production of citrus fruits and wine. bought spices, precious stones, carpets holds the tomb of Saint Anthony, where exhibits ancient machinery for production of
The Duchy later (1100) relinquished its and fabrics from the Arabs, and sold them thousands of votive offerings have been made “Bambagina” paper, which is still in working
independence to become a protectorate of throughout Italy. by sailors. order.
Normandy, with the advantage of receiving Soon, Amalfi’s wealth not only attracted
protection against attacks from pirates and the attention of pirates, who were promptly Sorrento Cathedral Civic Museum – Amalfi
the Lombards. 1544 is an important date in driven back by the city’s army, it also became Built around the 11th century, Sorrento On display in the museum is a seventeenth
Italian and European culture, for it is the the target of neighboring states. In 1131, Cathedral houses some marvelous frescoes by century paper copy of the Tabula Amalpha, a
year that the poet Torquato Tasso, was born after a long succession of attacks, Amalfi was Neapolitan painters. The bell tower is home precious maritime manuscript, dating back to
in Sorrento, renowned author of “Jerusalem annexed to the Kingdom of Sicily, although to an ancient ceramic clock. the 11th century, containing some surprising
Delivered” and other poems. In 1558 Sorrento still retaining a certain degree of autonomy information about the Maritime Republic.
underwent a violent invasion by the Turks. in the management of maritime commercial Saint Francis Cloisters – Sorrento Ancient Arsenals of the Amalfi Republic
The city was sacked and the population affairs. Gradually, commercial relations with The Saint Francis Cloisters have been Dating back to the 9th century, the Ancient
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Arsenals are a precious testimony to the many terraced vineyards of the region. One
glorious maritime past of Amalfi. Of the 22 of the gastronomical symbols of Sorrento
pointed-arch arcades that used to open out is limoncello, a delicious digestive liqueur
towards the sea, only 12 remain today. made from the infusion of Sorrento lemon
peel in pure alcohol. Another typical liqueur
Raito Provincial Museum of Ceramics is nocino, made from Sorrento walnuts and
- Vietri coffee beans.
This fascinating museum is housed inside
Villa Guariglia, where magnificent artifacts
narrate the history of traditional ceramics
craftsmanship in Vietri.
Traditional crafts in the Sorrento Peninsula If you’re planning a vacation in the Sorrento
and the Amalfi Coast are a great source of Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast, you’ll have
shopping opportunities, including wooden a wide range of accommodation possibilities
ornaments, ceramics and gastronomical to choose from. You can stay in one of the
products. Sorrento’s main shopping street, Sorrento Hotels, Amalfi hotels or Positano
where you can find most stores and fashion hotels, and use it as a base from which to take
boutiques, is Via San Cesareo. daily excursions to explore the magnificent
If you’re planning a trip to Sorrento, make surroundings. You can choose any category
sure you go to some of the many workshops to suit your budget, from five stars to bed &
of the wood inlayers. This ancient technique breakfast. Sorrento and Amalfi have a lot to
originated right here in this town, and later offer in terms of tourist accommodation.
spread throughout the whole region. The If, on the other hand, you’d rather be close to
process is quite complex: small pieces of nature, you may decide to opt for one of the
different types of wood (walnut, olive, farmhouses on the Amalfi Coast, and use the
orange, holly) are arranged into exquisite opportunity to take a first-hand look at the
patterns or pictures. If you are looking for a region’s extraordinary gastronomical culture.
special gift, you’ll be spoilt for choice, from If your budget is low, you might like to try out
furniture to tiny ornamental boxes. one of the campsites on the Amalfi Coast or
When it comes to the region’s gastronomical around Sorrento.
specialties, we suggest you pick up and take
home some delicious limoncello, as well as
a few lemons: just sprinkle a few slices with
sugar and enjoy. Nocino is another of the
region’s typical liqueurs, which is certain
to bring a smile to the faces of your friends
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Incontri Internazionali del Cinema di spirit of the Dolce Vita, which, in the 1960s,
Sorrento – December – Sorrento drew the attention of the rest of the world to
Sorrento’s International Cinema Festival first this wonderful part of Campania.
began in 1963, and every year awards are
presented to the best of Italian and foreign
features and shorts.
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