Sorrento Awaits: A Mediterranean Dreamscape
Discover Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast's jewel! With breathtaking views, charming streets, and lush lemon groves, it's the perfect Mediterranean escape.
Sorrento is a town on the Amalfi Coast, considered the jewel of the Bay of Naples. Its stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the islands of Ischia and Procida make Sorrento an unparalleled viewpoint. With its cliffside coast, wonderful beaches, green gardens of its villas, lemon groves, and the history reflected in its squares and beautiful streets, Sorrento is one of the most sought-after destinations this year for a vacation getaway.
Below, we will tell you everything you can see and enjoy in Sorrento. We will recommend must-visit places and special experiences you can have in this fascinating destination. Dare to discover the charms of Sorrento:
What to see in Sorrento
Strolling through the streets of Sorrento is fascinating due to the architecture and artistic sites found in its old town. In Piazza Francesco Saverio Gargiulo, you will find the impressive Chiesa di San Francesco, one of the most charming places in Sorrento.
Other historical buildings also stand out, such as: Veniero Palace, with Byzantine style Correale Palace
- Loggia di Vico Galantariaro from the Aragonese period
There are three churches that attract great interest among historians and art lovers:
- The Cathedral of Saints Philip and James (Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo), housing important paintings by 18th-century Neapolitan school artists and works by Sorrentine artisans
- The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, notable for its remarkable ceramic floor
- The Church of San Francesco, with its enchanting cloister
In Sorrento, you can also visit very interesting museums, such as:
- Museo Correale di Terranova, which holds a variety of Sorrentine wooden objects, beautiful porcelains, and Neapolitan nativity statues
