{"id":10331,"date":"2024-10-07T09:58:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T07:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10331"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T07:58:01","slug":"sorrento-peninsula","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/sorrento-peninsula\/","title":{"rendered":"Sorrento Peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/south-italy\/campania\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Campania<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sorrento Peninsula is a peninsula located between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/naples\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Naples<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/salerno\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Salerno<\/a>. Named after the town of Sorrento, the peninsula is known for its beautiful coastline facing the Gulf of Naples. Most of the peninsula is part of the Metropolitan City of Naples, while part of the southern coast is in the Province of Salerno, and it is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/amalfi-coast\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Amalfi Coast<\/a>. Just off the tip of the peninsula is the island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/campanian-archipelago\/#capri\">Capri<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-f28ae02c-806b-4d15-ae40-827a0b79889a\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-86372fc0-55f9-4a6c-83a3-54dc1e658cc8\">Places to see in the Sorrento Peninsula<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sorrento\">Sorrento<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sorrento-cathedral\">Sorrento Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#vallone-dei-mulini\">Vallone dei Mulini<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#intarsia-museum\">Intarsia Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-francesco\">Church of San Francesco<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#correale-museum\">Correale Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#massa-lubrense\">Massa Lubrense<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#punta-campanella\">Punta Campanella<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#vico-equense\">Vico Equense<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santissima-annunziata\">Church of Santissima Annunziata<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#antiquarium-silio-italico\">Antiquarium Silio Italico<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#campanian-mineralogical-museum\">Campanian Mineralogical Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castellammare-di-stabia\">Castellammare di Stabia<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-area-of-stabiae\">\u272a Archaeological Area of Stabiae<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castellammare-di-stabia-cathedral\">Castellammare di Stabia Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#royal-palace-of-quisisana\">Royal Palace of Quisisana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorrento\"><strong>Sorrento<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrento is a town located along the northern coast of the Sorrento Peninsula. Inhabited since ancient times, it was an important center under the Romans. During the Middle Ages, it was the site of a small duchy, before becoming part of the Kingdom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/insular-italy\/sicily\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Sicily<\/a>, later sharing the history of the rest of the region. Sorrento is now a popular tourist destination and seaside resort, also known for its ceramics, laceworks, and woodworks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f53b536d-b725-4979-b9dd-14a8376e4af0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorrento-cathedral\"><strong>Sorrento Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Cathedral of Santi Filippo e Giacomo <em>(Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sorrento Cathedral <em>(Duomo di Sorrento)<\/em> is the main religious site in the city. Originally built in Gothic style during the 11th century, it was reworked and expanded several times, with the addition of Baroque elements. The cathedral now features a Gothic Revival facade made in the early 20th century, while the interior houses several artworks and decorations. The church also hosts the baptismal font in which poet Torquato Tasso was baptized in 1544.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via Santa Maria della Piet\u00e0, 44, 80067 Sorrento NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6253, 14.3729<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/S2fEypT5M3jGsLfC9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_656b7aad-3007-456e-9b1c-2c9599e45262\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vallone-dei-mulini\"><strong>Vallone dei Mulini<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vallone dei Mulini is a gorge in Sorrento, and one of the most peculiar sights in the Sorrento Peninsula. The deep valley, entirely covered with plants, features several abandoned mills dating as far back as the Late Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Vallone dei Mulini, 80067 Sorrento NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6251, 14.3764<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ssqg9zGEPeAhBay26\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7968f8c8-30d6-45fe-8234-357e1fbe646f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intarsia-museum\"><strong>Intarsia Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Intarsia Museum <em>(Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea)<\/em> is a museum in Sorrento dedicated to the traditional woodworks of the city. The museum houses a large collection of historic intarsia, along with various other artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Nicola, 28, 80067 Sorrento NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6258, 14.3704<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MNS2iPXGjin88YY17\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1d2fa3da-94da-418a-adb6-bebf41caa7e2\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-francesco\"><strong>Church of San Francesco<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Francesco is one of the largest churches in Sorrento, located near the coastline of the town. Adjacent to the church is a 14th-century cloister, while in front of the building is the park of <strong>Villa Comunale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Francesco Saverio Gargiulo, 8, 80067 Sorrento NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6278, 14.3731<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rJcecicrVMGYNhLu5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_65fc7313-fd54-4466-8bd3-23f06454d849\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"correale-museum\"><strong>Correale Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Correale Museum <em>(Museo Correale)<\/em> is a museum hosted in a historic villa in Sorrento. The museum houses a very varied collection, with archaeological findings, paintings from the 17th and 18th century, and historic furnishings. The museum also has rich sections dedicated to ceramics and majolica, with pieces from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via Correale, 50, 80067 Sorrento NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6289, 14.3810<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uohgpxS8fbCgbdZQ8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_015923f8-e959-41a9-9606-ba315336e8e3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"massa-lubrense\"><strong>Massa Lubrense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Massa Lubrense is a municipality that includes various villages located at the end of the Sorrento Peninsula, west of Sorrento. The coast and the mountains in this area are known for their natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_bdf7111c-c102-408b-8201-d5f7737c9653\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"punta-campanella\"><strong>Punta Campanella<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Punta Campanella is the very end of the Sorrento Peninsula, and divides the Gulf of Naples from the Gulf of Salerno. This place once hosted a Greek temple, but now a watchtower built in the 14th century and reworked in the 16th century stands here. Punta Campanella and the surrounding coast are part of a Marine Protected Area, and the site also offers a breathtaking view on the sea and the nearby island of Capri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:86%\">\n<p>Address: Area Naturale Marina Protetta Punta Campanella, 80061 Massa Lubrense NA<br>Coordinates: 40.5692, 14.3247<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:14%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9AZMGJnSA3PyjBUX7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_dc9d4d48-391d-438c-990a-3855567f4bed\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vico-equense\"><strong>Vico Equense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vico Equense is a town located on the northern coast of the Sorrento Peninsula, east of Sorrento. Settled in ancient times, the town once hosted luxurious Roman villas. Now it is a tourist destination and seaside resort thanks to its beautiful coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c3ea16f9-f012-430a-958e-65bb477b6dfb\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santissima-annunziata\"><strong>Church of Santissima Annunziata<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Santissima Annunziata is a historic church in Vico Equense, known for its spectacular position on top of a cliff on the sea. Originally built in the 14th century, it was later reworked with Baroque decorations and artworks. Thanks to its position, it offers a breathtaking view on the Gulf of Naples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vescovado, 80069 Vico Equense NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6639 14.4238<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/53eMUPHWHuH85V7s6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b3b2bcb1-3c0b-4f91-983e-0ac34262755c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"antiquarium-silio-italico\"><strong>Antiquarium Silio Italico<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Antiquarium Silio Italico is an archaeological museum in Vico Equense. The museum hosts a wide range of archaeological findings unearthed in the Sorrento Peninsula. The many ancient objects housed here mostly date between the 7th century BCE and the Roman era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Corso Filangieri, 98, 80069 Vico Equense NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6634, 14.4253<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R6YpWHhTAYzMbS5t9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4ed5190e-2c26-471c-8dd5-630b75ba4f14\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campanian-mineralogical-museum\"><strong>Campanian Mineralogical Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Campanian Mineralogical Museum (<em>Museo Mineralogico Campano<\/em>) is a museum of natural history in Vico Equense. The museum houses a large collection of minerals, mostly coming from the surrounding region, but also including rocks from all over the world. The museum also features several fossils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Ciro, 38, 80069 Vico Equense NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6628, 14.4245<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TyNpNZMzUzLhxRvH6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_6027562f-d0a4-4abb-893f-8442edce47f6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castellammare-di-stabia\"><strong>Castellammare di Stabia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Castellammare di Stabia is a city located at the start of the Sorrento Peninsula and near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/vesuvian-area\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Vesuvian Area<\/a>, facing the Gulf of Naples. Founded in ancient times, it was known as <em>Stabiae<\/em> in Roman times, but the town was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The town emerged once again in the Middle Ages, and it is now a seaside resort.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_425ccf6b-fa9a-4b09-8542-7a3ccb2a3ab3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-area-of-stabiae\"><strong>\u272a Archaeological Area of Stabiae<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stabiae<\/em> was an ancient settlement near the modern Castellammare di Stabia, and was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The town hosted several luxurious Roman villas, some of which have been unearthed in archaeological excavations. The most notable of these is <strong>Villa San Marco<\/strong>, one of the largest Roman villas in the region. Another large villa located nearby is <strong>Villa Arianna<\/strong>, while several other smaller villas are located around the same area. Some of the villas still feature ancient Roman frescoes, and numerous artworks have been unearthed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Passeggiata Archeologica, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia NA<br>Coordinates: 40.7032, 14.4988<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/B71fqzivbn61WCzU8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c40d74da-d8c8-4576-aed4-d63e9ebb0c6a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castellammare-di-stabia-cathedral\"><strong>Castellammare di Stabia Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Castellammare di Stabia Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Castellammare di Stabia<\/em>) is the main church in the city. Erected in the 16th century, the building saw several later additions. Inside the church are numerous artworks, paintings, frescoes, and rich decorations, with various adorned chapels. The church is also known for its historic and elaborate nativity scene, which includes statues from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 11, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6948, 14.4807<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hLucr7YgdoQpMdrR7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b82f2ef5-5da4-4d3e-a516-1bb93666fb2f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"royal-palace-of-quisisana\"><strong>Royal Palace of Quisisana<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Palace of Quisisana (<em>Reggia di Quisisana<\/em>) is a historic palace located at the foot of the mountains in Castellammare di Stabia. Built in the Late Middle Ages and later reworked several times, it served for centuries as a royal residence. The palace is surrounded by a large park and a decorated garden. Inside, it houses an archaeological museum with objects unearthed from the excavations of <em>Stabiae<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale Ippocastani, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia NA<br>Coordinates: 40.6850, 14.4886<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/E8ZxSTyJ16JFaWV9A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Campania The Sorrento Peninsula is a peninsula located between Naples and Salerno. Named after the town of Sorrento, the peninsula is known for its beautiful coastline facing the Gulf of Naples. Most of the peninsula is part of the Metropolitan City of Naples, while part of the southern coast is in the Province of Salerno, and it is known as the Amalfi Coast. Just off the tip of the peninsula is the island of Capri. Sorrento Sorrento is a town located along the northern coast of the Sorrento Peninsula. Inhabited since ancient times, it was an important center under the Romans. During the Middle Ages, it was the site of a small duchy, before becoming part of the Kingdom of Sicily, later sharing the history of the rest of the region. Sorrento is now a popular tourist destination and seaside resort, also known for its ceramics, laceworks, and woodworks. Sorrento Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santi Filippo e Giacomo (Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo) The Sorrento Cathedral (Duomo di Sorrento) is the main religious site in the city. Originally built in Gothic style during the 11th century, it was reworked and expanded several times, with the addition of Baroque elements. The cathedral now features a Gothic Revival facade made in the early 20th century, while the interior houses several artworks and decorations. The church also hosts the baptismal font in which poet Torquato Tasso was baptized in 1544. Address: Via Santa Maria della Piet\u00e0, 44, 80067 Sorrento NACoordinates: 40.6253, 14.3729 Google Maps Vallone dei Mulini The Vallone dei Mulini is a gorge in Sorrento, and one of the most peculiar sights in the Sorrento Peninsula. The deep valley, entirely covered with plants, features several abandoned mills dating as far back as the Late Middle Ages. Address: Vallone dei Mulini, 80067 Sorrento NACoordinates: 40.6251, 14.3764 Google Maps Intarsia Museum The Intarsia Museum (Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea) is a museum in Sorrento dedicated to the traditional woodworks of the city. The museum houses a large collection of historic intarsia, along with various other artworks. Address: Via S. Nicola, 28, 80067 Sorrento NACoordinates: 40.6258, 14.3704 Google Maps Church of San Francesco The Church of San Francesco is one of the largest churches in Sorrento, located near the coastline of the town. Adjacent to the church is a 14th-century cloister, while in front of the building is the park of Villa Comunale. Address: Piazza Francesco Saverio Gargiulo, 8, 80067 Sorrento NACoordinates: 40.6278, 14.3731 Google Maps Correale Museum The Correale Museum (Museo Correale) is a museum hosted in a historic villa in Sorrento. The museum houses a very varied collection, with archaeological findings, paintings from the 17th and 18th century, and historic furnishings. The museum also has rich sections dedicated to ceramics and majolica, with pieces from all over the world. Address: Via Correale, 50, 80067 Sorrento NACoordinates: 40.6289, 14.3810 Google Maps Massa Lubrense Massa Lubrense is a municipality that includes various villages located at the end of the Sorrento Peninsula, west of Sorrento. The coast and the mountains in this area are known for their natural beauty. Punta Campanella Punta Campanella is the very end of the Sorrento Peninsula, and divides the Gulf of Naples from the Gulf of Salerno. This place once hosted a Greek temple, but now a watchtower built in the 14th century and reworked in the 16th century stands here. Punta Campanella and the surrounding coast are part of a Marine Protected Area, and the site also offers a breathtaking view on the sea and the nearby island of Capri. Address: Area Naturale Marina Protetta Punta Campanella, 80061 Massa Lubrense NACoordinates: 40.5692, 14.3247 Google Maps Vico Equense Vico Equense is a town located on the northern coast of the Sorrento Peninsula, east of Sorrento. Settled in ancient times, the town once hosted luxurious Roman villas. Now it is a tourist destination and seaside resort thanks to its beautiful coastline. Church of Santissima Annunziata The Church of Santissima Annunziata is a historic church in Vico Equense, known for its spectacular position on top of a cliff on the sea. Originally built in the 14th century, it was later reworked with Baroque decorations and artworks. Thanks to its position, it offers a breathtaking view on the Gulf of Naples. Address: Via Vescovado, 80069 Vico Equense NACoordinates: 40.6639 14.4238 Google Maps Antiquarium Silio Italico The Antiquarium Silio Italico is an archaeological museum in Vico Equense. The museum hosts a wide range of archaeological findings unearthed in the Sorrento Peninsula. The many ancient objects housed here mostly date between the 7th century BCE and the Roman era. Address: Corso Filangieri, 98, 80069 Vico Equense NACoordinates: 40.6634, 14.4253 Google Maps Campanian Mineralogical Museum The Campanian Mineralogical Museum (Museo Mineralogico Campano) is a museum of natural history in Vico Equense. The museum houses a large collection of minerals, mostly coming from the surrounding region, but also including rocks from all over the world. The museum also features several fossils. Address: Via S. Ciro, 38, 80069 Vico Equense NACoordinates: 40.6628, 14.4245 Google Maps Castellammare di Stabia Castellammare di Stabia is a city located at the start of the Sorrento Peninsula and near the Vesuvian Area, facing the Gulf of Naples. Founded in ancient times, it was known as Stabiae in Roman times, but the town was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The town emerged once again in the Middle Ages, and it is now a seaside resort. \u272a Archaeological Area of Stabiae Stabiae was an ancient settlement near the modern Castellammare di Stabia, and was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The town hosted several luxurious Roman villas, some of which have been unearthed in archaeological excavations. The most notable of these is Villa San Marco, one of the largest Roman villas in the region. Another large villa located nearby is Villa Arianna, while several other smaller villas are located around the same area. 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