Villa Comunale is among unique architectural monuments of these places. It is located in the picturesque area; during the tour, vacationers can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of surrounding places. Not far away is the Chiesa di San Francesco and a small monastery, also named after the saint.
The monastery of San Francesco was built in the early 15th century. It features unique architectural style. Graceful arches and pilasters give the building its original look; one of the distinguishing features of the monastery is an unusual form of pillars that was borrowed by architects from pagan temples. Among many cultural venues Museo Correale di Terranova deserves special attention. It was founded by members of a noble family.
The museum is located in a beautiful historic villa with 24 spacious rooms and attic space. Among exhibits there is priceless antique furniture and paintings, china and the unique collection of vintage watches. It seems that you can admire priceless works of art presented at the Museum of antiques forever. The part of fortifications that were built during the Middle Ages has preserved in Sorrento.
The remarkable tour object is the part of the Porta Nuova Parsan wall with two gates; that powerful facilities have once protected the city from Turkish invaders. Walking along the Italian prospectus, you can go to the beautiful Duomo cathedral. Connoisseurs of architecture certainly appreciate a harmonious blend of different styles. During its long history, the cathedral was rebuilt several times and each time it was supplemented with new elements. The main decoration of the cathedral is a beautiful throne of the archbishop that resides within its walls from 1573. Duomo also houses a collection of works by 17th century artists, so the tour would be enjoyable for art connoisseurs.
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