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Culture of Sorrento. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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 can admire beautiful paintings by local artists and see an interesting collection of artifacts donated to the church by local sailors. In the Basilica is the tomb of the patron saint of the city. The last large-scale reconstruction of the tomb took place in 1753.
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 … 
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The main feature of the local cuisine is an abundance of fine fish dishes. Chefs prepare culinary creations of seafood in every national cuisine restaurant, and visitors can taste some … Open
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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. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Sorrento and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Sorrento
♥ Palace 'Palace of Portici' Portici, 21.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace' Naples, 25.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Caserta' , 49.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Carditello' Caserta, 50.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
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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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Sorrento
♥ Basilica di S. Michele Arcangelo, Piano di Sorrento, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ex cattedrale Santa Maria delle Grazie, Massa Lubrense, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria del Lauro, Meta di Sorrento, 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ex cattedrale Santissima Annunziata, Vico Equense, 5.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria Assunta, Castellabate, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria di Pozzano Superiore, Largo Pozzano, 10 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cattedrale di Maria SS. Assunta, Napoli, 11.7 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Sorrento and near
Amalfi Coast
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map: Distance from Sorrento center - 19.2 km.
Nevertheless the small size, Positiano is quite popular among tourists. There was saved an old church and a great number of hundreds of years old houses. There were opened mini-hotels with a traditional interior for tourists from the whole world. Amalfi is also a nice seaside town. The main symbol of the city is the Cathedral Church of 957 years. It was named in honour of the Gospel writer Andrew. …
Read further Distance from Sorrento center - 19.2 km.
Furore Fjod
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Check on the map: Distance from Sorrento center - 15.1 km.
The guests of the neighbors prefer to go to the beach by boat. The road to the city by land, cut from the rocks, becomes rather long and strenuous. The population of the tiny town of Furore is no more than 800 inhabitants and there are only a few small hotels, so the beach is never crowded. The picturesque coastal stretch is covered with the large bright pebbles. The coast is very gentle and quiet, and is therefore excellent for recreation with the children. …
Read further Distance from Sorrento center - 15.1 km.
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Sorrento
Landmarks of culture on Sorrento map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Sorrento. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Sorrento: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Sorrento. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
