Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento City Centre lies along the northern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Its cobblestoned streets are lined with beautiful old buildings and Baroque-style churches while pebbly beaches dotted with sun loungers nestle below.
Things to do in Sorrento City Centre
In the heart of Sorrento City Centre is Piazza Tasso, which is named after the 16th-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso. Admire the statue dedicated to the locally-born son before grabbing a limoncello at one of the surrounding cafes. On the other side of the piazza is a statue depicting Antoninus of Sorrento, an Italian abbot who died in Sorrento in 830 AD.
One of Sorrento City Centre’s most beautiful churches is the 14th-century Chiesa di San Francesco, which features an elegant, whitewashed facade and a peaceful cloister. Also of note is the Cathedral of Saints Philip and James, a Baroque-style building with 11th-century doors that were crafted in Constantinople. Step inside to see the marble altar and religious paintings by Nicola Malinconico and Giacomo del Po.
Enjoy a stroll along the Via Marina Grande, a waterfront street connecting the Roman ruins of Bagni Salvatore with the pebbly shores of Peter's Beach. Sun loungers line the breakwaters and jetties that extend into the water while cocktails and seafood dishes are available from the nearby beach clubs. Spectacular views across the Bay of Naples are on offer from the switchbacking staircase that leads up to the Villa Comunale di Sorrento.
Getting around Sorrento City Centre
Sorrento City Centre is around an hour’s drive from Naples and Naples International Airport, which has flights to destinations across the globe. Regular trains connect to the Sorrento railway station and buses travel through the town. Sorrento City Centre is small enough to explore on foot.