Excursions

Pompei

At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed it in 79 AD, Pompeii is very possibly the most famous and most visited archaeological site in the world. It is easy to reach from the Sorrento Peninsula, by local Circumvesuviana train stopping opposite the entrance to the site. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

Positano

Always considered to be the pearl of the Amalfi Coast, it enjoys a mild, dry climate, thanks to its enviable position. Three miles out to sea, the little archipelago of the "Li Galli" islands consists of the Gallo Lungo, the Rotonda and the Castelluccio. According to legend, this was the mythical dwelling place of the bewitching sirens, and it became a refuge for the artists Massine and Nurejev. Its propitious geographical position places it in the centre of one of the loveliest territories, rich in history and natural beauty.

Amalfi

This was one of the four historic maritime republics in Italy. It still has its former medieval layout and several impressive historic remains. The most important monument is without doubt the Cathedral, with many different architectural styles one upon the other, the result of a succession of past rulers. The Cathedral Museum of Sacred Art inside the Basilica has a collection of valuable religious objects. Just behind the town, in the valley known as the “Valley of the Mills”, the intriguing ruins of the old Amalfi paper mills where the so-called “carta a mano” (handmade paper) was produced in the 13th century are still standing.

Ravello

This small town not far from Amalfi is considered the “town of music”. Breathtaking views, Arab-Norman buildings and a lot of music are the features of one of the most beautiful places in Italy. In the wonderful gardens of Villa Rufolo, the most important philharmonic orchestras in the world come to perform. A visit to the splendid eleventh-century cathedral and the monumental group of the Monastery of Saint Francis, built in the 13th century, should not be foregone.

Capri

La favolosa ed elegante Capri, sede di lussuose ville e luogo di villeggiatura internazionale sin dagli anni ’60, non ha bisogno di presentazioni, è conosciuta in tutto il mondo per le sua bellezza: le meravigliose spiagge, i faraglioni, le sue scogliere e le grotte, su tutte la Grotta Azzurra, forse il luogo più conosciuto dell’isola per i suoi magici riflessi. In un giro sull’isola non si può tralasciare di passeggiare per la baia di Marina Piccola e verso il belvedere di Tragara, per poi riposarsi e bere un caffè seduti ad uno dei tavolini dei bar della Piazzetta, il vero centro di Capri.

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