Sightseeing in Sorrento - what to see. Complete travel guide

Sorrento is a real cultural treasure of Italy. Here you will find a great number of museums and theaters, historic buildings and monuments simply can’t fail to leave indifferent absolutely any traveler.

Capo di Sorrento is a small settlement, but it is considered one of the most beautiful areas of the city. This is a small fishing village situated among orange and olive groves. Rest in Capo di Sorrento will be enjoyed not only by lovers of nature, but also by gourmets – the choice of wonderful restaurants with authentic local food is really striking. Of course, seafood is the main dish here. Visitors are offered to try true masterpieces of culinary art.

Duomo Cathedral is surely one of the most beautiful old buildings of the city. This cathedral was built in the 11th century. During its history it has witnessed many important historical events. You will certainly hear about them during the excursion. Continue your acquaintance with the history and culture of Sorrento in Correale di Terranova Museum. Here visitors are offered to see a unique collection of porcelain, furniture and paintings, and one of the museum’s halls is devoted to archaeological artifacts. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The central part of the city is the location of Tasso Square, which is decorated with beautiful monuments. One of them is dedicated to the patron of the city, Saint Antonin, and another one is dedicated to famous Italian poet Torquato Tasso. Villa Comunale Park is the best place for walks. This park is also considered the most beautiful one in the city. Here you will find really many unusual shrubs and trees, and the beauty of flowers is simply unforgettable. In this park you will also see another significant religious landmark - St. Francis Church. This is a beautiful building with strict lines, which halls are decorated with frescoes by handmade ornaments. Cape Sorrento is considered the historical center of the city. Here you will find numerous medieval buildings. Archaeological excavations never stop in this region of the city and new and new relics are found all the time.

An abandoned old millstone near Piazza Tasso is a really unusual sight. It was built in 1866 and was used directly until the beginning of the 20th century. Currently, the building is completely abandoned. During the warm season, its facade and roof are almost completely covered with climbers. The old building, surrounded by mountain scenery and thick green vegetation, looks simply unique.

Correale di Terranova Art Museum occupies a beautiful old villa. It presents art collection of the Correale brothers, famous local artists. You can admire beautiful paintings in national style or visit any temporary exhibition.

The Bottega della Tarsia-Lignea museum will be a great place to discover the traditions and culture of Sorrento. The museum is dedicated to national crafts. Back in the Middle Ages, several unique apprentice schools were formed in the city. Sorrento is still famous for its craft workshops. The museum contains the most interesting and beautiful handicrafts of local artisans. It has a shop where one can purchase excellent souvenirs.

A special city's attraction is an old factory, which produces popular Limoncello liquor. As you can guess by the name, its main component is lemons. They spend exciting tours for tourists, as well. Although the plant has been operating for more than a hundred years, the principle of preparing liquor has not changed over the years. Liquor tasting is an obligatory part of a tour. They also have a shop where you can buy the most popular types.

One of the most beautiful city attractions is St. Francis monastery. It was erected in the 8th century. Over the years, it has been rebuilt several times. Today, the monastery represents an amazing combination of different architectural styles. Beautiful arched galleries and monuments of different times are maintained on its territory. The inner courtyard of the ancient monastery is considered its coziest place. It has long been used for musical events and art exhibitions.