Sightseeing in Sorrento - what to see. Complete travel guide

Sorrento is the city with an amazingly beautiful scenery and harmonious atmosphere. It never ceases to attract artists and fans of rest in beautiful places. During leisure travelers will …
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The famous landmark of Sorrento is the Basilica di San Antonio. It was built in the 11th century on the site of a small chapel; now it has an interesting collection of works of art. Visitors …
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Sorrento isn’t distinguished by an abundance of noisy entertainment venues, but the resort is sure to please fans of shopping, hiking and beach holidays. Fans of loafing and those who …
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1. Going to the beach, be sure to take special shoes and a thick beach mat. The coast in Sorrento is rocky, so it isn’t always safe to go into the water without shoes. You can use the …
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Survived castles around Sorrento
♥ Castle 'Vigliena Fort' Naples, 24.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel dell’Ovo' Naples, 24.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel Nuovo' Naples, 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello del Parco' Nocera Inferiore, 26.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aselmeyer Castle' Naples, 26.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vigliena Fort' Naples, 24.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castel dell’Ovo' Naples, 24.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castel Nuovo' Naples, 25.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello del Parco' Nocera Inferiore, 26.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Aselmeyer Castle' Naples, 26.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Sorrento
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Vesuvio' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano' , 91.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise' , 140.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Vesuvio' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano' , 91.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise' , 140.3 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Sorrento and around
♥ Art museum 'Naples National Archaeological Museum' Naples, 27.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo di Capodimonte' Naples, 28.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei' Bacoli, 32.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Naples National Archaeological Museum' Naples, 27.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museo di Capodimonte' Naples, 28.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei' Bacoli, 32.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Sorrento from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Vesuvio
From the series “The Most Active Volcanoes in the World”
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Distance from Sorrento center - 22.3 km.
In 1944, 57 people became disaster victims; during the eruption in 1980 it was managed to avoid human victims. In 1995, the neighborhood of the volcano was declared a nature reserve; now it’s attracting attention of tourists. Guests have an opportunity to walk around the reserve along fabulously beautiful gardens on the slopes of the volcano. There are also unique historical sites in the reserve, the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by one of the large-scale eruptions. …
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Vesuvius Volcano
From the series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”
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Distance from Sorrento center - 22.1 km.
One of the most recent devastating eruptions occurred in 1805, when lava flows have destroyed a significant part of Naples. The disaster claimed the lives of 26 000 people. Over the long history, Vesuvius activity have formed the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the immediate vicinity. This outstanding natural attraction was a magnet for visitors back in the 17th century. In the late 19th century, a funicular was built on the slopes of the volcano. The vehicle brought people to the volcano’s vent. However, it was destroyed during the next eruption in 1944. Currently, it’s possible to get to the crater of one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world only using pedestrian path. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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07.12.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

07.12.2023
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