Castello Aragonese

Castello Aragonese

Castello Aragonese, built on a volcanic rock, is linked to the island by a bridge. To climb the 113 metres to the castle you can take a series of paths or a lift. Within the grounds of the castle, first built in 474BC, you’ll see beautiful gardens, a crypt painted with frescoes, a church, a prison and a dungeon.
Santa Maria Assunta

Santa Maria Assunta

Sorrento Area

The cathedral Santa Maria Assunta dates back to 1809 and stands on the site of two older churches from the 13th and 17th centuries. The baroque interior has many paintings of saints and the Annunciation. There...

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Michelangelo's Tower

Michelangelo's Tower

Sorrento Area

Michelangelo's Tower was built in 1433 as a fortress to protect the coast. It was later given to the noble Guevara family. Locals believe the artist Michelangelo once lived there and painted some of the...

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Cartaromana Beach

Cartaromana Beach

Sorrento Area

You reach Cartaromana beach by boat or on foot, a ten-minute walk over a steep hill. But it’s well worth the effort. It is a small, pretty beach with fantastic views of Castello Aragonese. There is fine sand,...

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