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Romantic Room
Drinks & Nightlife
bar meeting
You can also buy tickets for the sita bus ,and the local bus .
Bar Internazionale
Via G. Marconi, 306, 84017 Positano SA
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Bar Internazionale
306 Via Guglielmo Marconibar meeting
You can also buy tickets for the sita bus ,and the local bus .
Bar Internazionale
Via G. Marconi, 306, 84017 Positano SA
La Zagara
For a more low-Key atmosphere,cafe'/pastry shop La Zagara hosts music nighttly in summer (start around 21:00,Via de Mulini 10,tel +39 089 875964
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La Zagara
10 Piazza dei MuliniLa Zagara
For a more low-Key atmosphere,cafe'/pastry shop La Zagara hosts music nighttly in summer (start around 21:00,Via de Mulini 10,tel +39 089 875964
Club Music on the Rocks
,literally carved into the rocks ,on Positano beacht, is since 40 years a point of reference for national and international clubbing. The Music on The Rocks is one of the leading clubs in Europe for location and music programming, and it is a destination for VIPs and personalities of Show Business and of Film and Entertainment.( open at 21:00mid April -Oct ,but music starts about 23:30,Euro 10-20 cover charge in summer includes a drink,go to dance or just check out the scene,Via Grotte dell'Incanto 51,tel +39 089 875 874)
http://www.musicontherocks.it/
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Music on the Rocks
50 Via GrotteClub Music on the Rocks
,literally carved into the rocks ,on Positano beacht, is since 40 years a point of reference for national and international clubbing. The Music on The Rocks is one of the leading clubs in Europe for location and music programming, and it is a destination for VIPs and personalities of Show Business and of Film and Entertainment.( open at 21:00mid April -Oct ,but music starts about 23:30,Euro 10-20 cover charge in summer includes a drink,go to dance or just check out the scene,Via Grotte dell'Incanto 51,tel +39 089 875 874)
http://www.musicontherocks.it/
La Brezza Net Art Cafe Via del Brigantino 1 Phone +39.089.875811
https://www.labrezzapositano.it/
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La Brezza Net Art Cafe
1 Via Marina GrandeLa Brezza Net Art Cafe Via del Brigantino 1 Phone +39.089.875811
https://www.labrezzapositano.it/
L'alternativa - Cocktail Bar on the Pier Positano
https://www.facebook.com/Lalternativa-positano-280184791880
L'Alternativa
L'alternativa - Cocktail Bar on the Pier Positano
https://www.facebook.com/Lalternativa-positano-280184791880
Blu Bar Positano- Cocktail Bar on the Beach
https://www.lincantopositano.com/snack-bar-positano-costiera-amalfitana/
Blu Bar Positano
4 Via del BrigantinoBlu Bar Positano- Cocktail Bar on the Beach
https://www.lincantopositano.com/snack-bar-positano-costiera-amalfitana/
Li Galli Bar Bistrò
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 207, 84017 Positano SA +39 Telefono: 338 981 0710
https://li-galli-bar-bistro.business.site/
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Li Galli Bar Bistrò
207 Via Cristoforo ColomboLi Galli Bar Bistrò
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 207, 84017 Positano SA +39 Telefono: 338 981 0710
https://li-galli-bar-bistro.business.site/
Franco's bar
Franco's bar serve no food except for some gourmet nibbles: salted almonds, giant green olives, and some rather more-ish potato chips. Food just distracts from that view – and the quality of the liquids list. Franco’s Bar pays homage to a golden age of fine spirits, cocktails and bubbly, when cultured imbibers knew their Old Fashioned from their French 75, and what kind of glass they should be served in.Franco’s Bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis. They do not take reservations
https://francosbar.com/en
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Franco's Bar
30 Via Cristoforo ColomboFranco's bar
Franco's bar serve no food except for some gourmet nibbles: salted almonds, giant green olives, and some rather more-ish potato chips. Food just distracts from that view – and the quality of the liquids list. Franco’s Bar pays homage to a golden age of fine spirits, cocktails and bubbly, when cultured imbibers knew their Old Fashioned from their French 75, and what kind of glass they should be served in.Franco’s Bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis. They do not take reservations
https://francosbar.com/en
Paradise Lounge Bar
On the beach of Positano -Positano Paradise Lounge Bar Via del Saracino 32 Corso Positano, 84017 Positano SA-phone-089 811461
https://www.facebook.com/BarParadisePositano/
Positano Home Cooking
32 Via del SaracinoParadise Lounge Bar
On the beach of Positano -Positano Paradise Lounge Bar Via del Saracino 32 Corso Positano, 84017 Positano SA-phone-089 811461
https://www.facebook.com/BarParadisePositano/
Pasticceria Buca di Bacco
Via del Saracino, 33, 84017 Positano SA
The Ice Cream shop of Buca di Bacco
Via della Tartana, 6, 84017 Positano SA
Ristoranti
C'era Una Volta, in Positano, is a place of luminous beauty, set like a precious stone on the majestic Amalfi Coast.
The restaurant with seafood specialties is the ideal destination for those who love to explore the delicious dishes of typical Positano cuisine: not only fish, but also meat, cold cuts, cheeses, mozzarella and, of course, the delicious Neapolitan pizza are served for lunch and dinner. . Let yourself be welcomed by the typical Mediterranean warmth, and in the evening a free shuttle will be at your disposal to escort you to our restaurant.
Via G. Marconi, 127, 84017 Positano SA telefono: 089 811930
https://www.ristoranteceraunavolta-positano.com
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Ristorante C'era una volta
127 Via Guglielmo Marconi
C'era Una Volta, in Positano, is a place of luminous beauty, set like a precious stone on the majestic Amalfi Coast.
The restaurant with seafood specialties is the ideal destination for those who love to explore the delicious dishes of typical Positano cuisine: not only fish, but also meat, cold cuts, cheeses, mozzarella and, of course, the delicious Neapolitan pizza are served for lunch and dinner. . Let yourself be welcomed by the typical Mediterranean warmth, and in the evening a free shuttle will be at your disposal to escort you to our restaurant.
Via G. Marconi, 127, 84017 Positano SA telefono: 089 811930
https://www.ristoranteceraunavolta-positano.com
Casa e Bottega: Tradition and Innovation
This simple but elegant spot with its shabby chic white décor - Via Pasitea e near the parking garages, and is an ideal choice for sampling traditional specialties updated with an innovative twist, often inspired by American cuisine.
Our suggestions: soup with chickpeas, spelt, and cabbage; fried egg with burrata cheese and vegetables; involtini with goat cheese; and chicken tenders.They offer gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options made with fresh ingredients.
Casa e Bottega also serves late breakfast, including excellent pancakes. Everything is presented very creatively on artisan ceramic dishes made locally.Prices: from EUR 6 to 25.
https://casaebottegapositano.com/
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Casa E Bottega
100 Viale PasiteaCasa e Bottega: Tradition and Innovation
This simple but elegant spot with its shabby chic white décor - Via Pasitea e near the parking garages, and is an ideal choice for sampling traditional specialties updated with an innovative twist, often inspired by American cuisine.
Our suggestions: soup with chickpeas, spelt, and cabbage; fried egg with burrata cheese and vegetables; involtini with goat cheese; and chicken tenders.They offer gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options made with fresh ingredients.
Casa e Bottega also serves late breakfast, including excellent pancakes. Everything is presented very creatively on artisan ceramic dishes made locally.Prices: from EUR 6 to 25.
https://casaebottegapositano.com/
Il Fornillo
266 Viale Pasiteahttps://www.facebook.com/ilfornillo.positano
Restaurant Mediterraneo
Positano, via Pasitea 236 | phone and fax: +39 0898122828
http://www.mediterraneopositano.com/
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Mediterraneo
236 Viale PasiteaRestaurant Mediterraneo
Positano, via Pasitea 236 | phone and fax: +39 0898122828
http://www.mediterraneopositano.com/
Restaurant da Vincenzo
Viale Pasitea, 172/178, 84017 Positano SA
http://www.davincenzo.it/
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Da Vincenzo
172 Viale PasiteaRestaurant da Vincenzo
Viale Pasitea, 172/178, 84017 Positano SA
http://www.davincenzo.it/
Restaurant Caffe' Positano
Viale Pasitea, 168/170, 84017 Positano SA
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The Chauffeur of Positano
168 Viale PasiteaRestaurant Caffe' Positano
Viale Pasitea, 168/170, 84017 Positano SA
On the beachfront of Positano
Lo Guarracino restaurant overlooking the panoramic Torre Clavel and the sea , towards to Fornillo Beach,is a local favorite for its great views and good food at prices similar to the main beach restaurants (13-15 euro pizzas,15-25 euro homemade pasta with seafood,and secondi,daily 12:00-15:00 & 19:00-24:00,closed Nov -march.
lit by a full moon The piano bar ” Guarracino Night” is waiting for you every night in the beautiful summer season with live music , dancing and fun.
Via Positanesi d’America, 12 – 84017 – Positano (SA) -Tel. +39 089 875794 -info@loguarracinopositano.it
http://www.loguarracinopositano.it/
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Lo Guarracino
12 Via Positanesi D'America On the beachfront of Positano
Lo Guarracino restaurant overlooking the panoramic Torre Clavel and the sea , towards to Fornillo Beach,is a local favorite for its great views and good food at prices similar to the main beach restaurants (13-15 euro pizzas,15-25 euro homemade pasta with seafood,and secondi,daily 12:00-15:00 & 19:00-24:00,closed Nov -march.
lit by a full moon The piano bar ” Guarracino Night” is waiting for you every night in the beautiful summer season with live music , dancing and fun.
Via Positanesi d’America, 12 – 84017 – Positano (SA) -Tel. +39 089 875794 -info@loguarracinopositano.it
http://www.loguarracinopositano.it/
On the beachfront of Positano
Cambusa Restaurant Via Amerigo Vespucci, 4, 84017 Positano SA
http://www.lacambusapositano.com/
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Ristorante La Cambusa
4 Piazza Amerigo VespucciOn the beachfront of Positano
Cambusa Restaurant Via Amerigo Vespucci, 4, 84017 Positano SA
http://www.lacambusapositano.com/
On the beachfront of Positano
Le Tre Sorelle is a meeting point for lovers of good food and good drinking, as well as a must for any self-respecting gourmet. The enchanting panorama is the background for the tasting of excellent food and the pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.Le Tre Sorelle Restaurant is located on the Spiaggia Grande, one of the most famous beaches of Positano.Via del Brigantino, 27/29 – 84017 Positano (SA) - Italy-Phone: +39 089 87 54 52
https://www.letresorellepositano.it
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Ristorante Le Tre Sorelle
27-29-31 Via del BrigantinoOn the beachfront of Positano
Le Tre Sorelle is a meeting point for lovers of good food and good drinking, as well as a must for any self-respecting gourmet. The enchanting panorama is the background for the tasting of excellent food and the pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.Le Tre Sorelle Restaurant is located on the Spiaggia Grande, one of the most famous beaches of Positano.Via del Brigantino, 27/29 – 84017 Positano (SA) - Italy-Phone: +39 089 87 54 52
https://www.letresorellepositano.it
Restaurant il Ritrovo
(Located in the upper area of Positano in the country of Montepertuso )Via Capella, 3, 84017 Positano SA .This restaurant has a free roundtripe shuttle service phone +.39 089 812005.The free shuttle service stop is near the Palazzo Marzoli Resort just 10 meters from the Casa Perla.Usually the drivers stop near the post office 30 meters from Casa Perla.Ask them when you make your reservation the stop near Paalazzo Marzoli Resort.( alternatively take the local bus marked (Montepertuso-Nocelle) in the Chiesa Nuova area just two minutes from Casa Perla with a stopping between the bar internazionale and the restaurant Grottino Azzurro).
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Il Ritrovo
3 Piazza CappellaRestaurant il Ritrovo
(Located in the upper area of Positano in the country of Montepertuso )Via Capella, 3, 84017 Positano SA .This restaurant has a free roundtripe shuttle service phone +.39 089 812005.The free shuttle service stop is near the Palazzo Marzoli Resort just 10 meters from the Casa Perla.Usually the drivers stop near the post office 30 meters from Casa Perla.Ask them when you make your reservation the stop near Paalazzo Marzoli Resort.( alternatively take the local bus marked (Montepertuso-Nocelle) in the Chiesa Nuova area just two minutes from Casa Perla with a stopping between the bar internazionale and the restaurant Grottino Azzurro).
Restaurant la Tagliata
(Located in the upper area of Positano in the country of Montepertuso ) Via Tagliata n°32b 84017 - Positano (SA) Tel. +39 089 875 872.
This restaurant has a free roundtripe shuttle service phone +39 089 875082.The free shuttle service
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La Tagliata
32B Via TagliataRestaurant la Tagliata
(Located in the upper area of Positano in the country of Montepertuso ) Via Tagliata n°32b 84017 - Positano (SA) Tel. +39 089 875 872.
This restaurant has a free roundtripe shuttle service phone +39 089 875082.The free shuttle service
Ristorante Da Costantino
107 Via Corvohttp://www.dacostantino.net/
Restaurant Donna Rosa
(Located in the upper area of Positano in the country of Montepertuso ) Via Montepertuso, 97/99, 84017 Positano SA
Telefono: 089 811806, they don't have a free shuttle service but I advise you when you book to ask for the shuttle service. Trust me , they will be picked up you so as not to lose the customer.
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Ristorante Donna Rosa
97/99 Via MontepertusoRestaurant Donna Rosa
(Located in the upper area of Positano in the country of Montepertuso ) Via Montepertuso, 97/99, 84017 Positano SA
Telefono: 089 811806, they don't have a free shuttle service but I advise you when you book to ask for the shuttle service. Trust me , they will be picked up you so as not to lose the customer.
Restaurant Il Grottino Azzurro
Via G. Marconi, 302/304, 84017 Positano SA
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Il Grottino Azzurro
302 Via Guglielmo MarconiRestaurant Il Grottino Azzurro
Via G. Marconi, 302/304, 84017 Positano SA
Restaurant Casa Mele Positano
Via G. Marconi, 76, 84017 Positano SA
is restaurant has a free roundtripe shuttle service
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Casa Mele
76 Via Guglielmo MarconiRestaurant Casa Mele Positano
Via G. Marconi, 76, 84017 Positano SA
is restaurant has a free roundtripe shuttle service
Ristorante and Bar Adamo ed Eva
The restaurant of the Eden Roc hotel is recognised as one of the most esteemed in Positano.
https://edenroc.it/restaurant-and-bar/
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Ristorante Adamo ed Eva Positano
108 Via Guglielmo MarconiRistorante and Bar Adamo ed Eva
The restaurant of the Eden Roc hotel is recognised as one of the most esteemed in Positano.
https://edenroc.it/restaurant-and-bar/
La Taverna del Leone
Via Laurito, 43, 84017 Positano SA
http://www.latavernadelleone.com/
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La Taverna Del Leone
43 Via LauritoLa Taverna del Leone
Via Laurito, 43, 84017 Positano SA
http://www.latavernadelleone.com/
Villa Gabrisa Restaurant & Wine Bar
Viale Pasitea, 221, 84017 Positano SA
http://dagabrisa.it/
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Hotel Villa Gabrisa
223 Viale PasiteaVilla Gabrisa Restaurant & Wine Bar
Viale Pasitea, 221, 84017 Positano SA
http://dagabrisa.it/
Restaurant “Mirage”
Viale Pasitea, 165 089 812 2377 Positano SA
http://www.hotelposaposa.com/
Hotel Posa Posa
165 Viale PasiteaRestaurant “Mirage”
Viale Pasitea, 165 089 812 2377 Positano SA
http://www.hotelposaposa.com/
Next2
Next2 restaurant opens in the charming garden of the Palazzo Murat hotel Via dei mulini, 23 Positano Info e prenotazioni 0898123516 089875177
Ristorante Next2
23 Piazza dei MuliniNext2
Next2 restaurant opens in the charming garden of the Palazzo Murat hotel Via dei mulini, 23 Positano Info e prenotazioni 0898123516 089875177
Restaurant Faro Bar il Capitano
Viale Pasitea, 119, 84017 Positano SA
https://www.hotelmontemare.it/
Hotel Montemare
119 Viale PasiteaRestaurant Faro Bar il Capitano
Viale Pasitea, 119, 84017 Positano SA
https://www.hotelmontemare.it/
Il Tridente Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Hotel Poseidon, Viale Pasitea, 140, 84017 Positano SA
Hotel Poseidon
148 Viale PasiteaIl Tridente Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Hotel Poseidon, Viale Pasitea, 140, 84017 Positano SA
Restaurant Max
Piaza dei Mulini,22 Positano +39 089 875 056
http://www.ristorantemax.it/
Ristorante Max Positano
72 Via Umberto IRestaurant Max
Piaza dei Mulini,22 Positano +39 089 875 056
http://www.ristorantemax.it/
Restaurant Bruno
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 157, 84017 Positano SA
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Ristorante Bruno
157 Via Cristoforo ColomboRestaurant Bruno
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 157, 84017 Positano SA
At the waterfront on the main beach (Marina grande) there are several restaurants with view terraces leave people satisfied and happy .
Restaurant Capricci,Delicatessen, Take Away, Pizzeria
https://www.capriccipositano.it
Capricci
12 Via Regina GiovannaAt the waterfront on the main beach (Marina grande) there are several restaurants with view terraces leave people satisfied and happy .
Restaurant Capricci,Delicatessen, Take Away, Pizzeria
https://www.capriccipositano.it
On the beachfront of Positano
Rada restaurant Fly Bar 089 875874 Via Grotte dell'incanto, 51, 84017 Positano
https://www.radapositano.it
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Rada
51 Via Grotte dell'IncantoOn the beachfront of Positano
Rada restaurant Fly Bar 089 875874 Via Grotte dell'incanto, 51, 84017 Positano
https://www.radapositano.it
On the beachfront of Positano
In the welcoming timeless setting of the Main Beach of Positano, according to its typical style that makes this town unique in the world, "La Pergola" Restaurant is very informal during the day while by night it offers you candlelit corners for romantic dinners.
Kindly served by a helpful staff, you can order your preferred traditional Italian course at anytime from brunch to dinner. Continuous service is available from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tel: 089 812076
https://www.bucadibaccolapergola.com/
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La Pergola
35 Via del BrigantinoOn the beachfront of Positano
In the welcoming timeless setting of the Main Beach of Positano, according to its typical style that makes this town unique in the world, "La Pergola" Restaurant is very informal during the day while by night it offers you candlelit corners for romantic dinners.
Kindly served by a helpful staff, you can order your preferred traditional Italian course at anytime from brunch to dinner. Continuous service is available from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tel: 089 812076
https://www.bucadibaccolapergola.com/
On the beach of Positano
Wine-Dark House around the corner fom the beach
( and the TI ),fills a cute little piazzetta at the start of Saraceno alley.They serve good food ( 10 -20 euro pastas and secondi ).have a respect for wine ( several local wines -5 euro/glass)and are popular with Positano's youngsters for their long list of 6-7 euro sandwiches( closed Tue, Via del Saracino, 6/8, 84017 Positano SA +39 089 811925
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g194863-d2337094-Reviews-Wine_dark_house-Positano
https://www.facebook.com/The-Wine-Dark-House-185223881527439/
Wine-dark House
6 Via del SaracinoOn the beach of Positano
Wine-Dark House around the corner fom the beach
( and the TI ),fills a cute little piazzetta at the start of Saraceno alley.They serve good food ( 10 -20 euro pastas and secondi ).have a respect for wine ( several local wines -5 euro/glass)and are popular with Positano's youngsters for their long list of 6-7 euro sandwiches( closed Tue, Via del Saracino, 6/8, 84017 Positano SA +39 089 811925
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g194863-d2337094-Reviews-Wine_dark_house-Positano
https://www.facebook.com/The-Wine-Dark-House-185223881527439/
On the beachfront of Positano
The restaurant of Covo dei Saraceni, with a enchanting view on the sea and Positano, offers a menu rooted in the traditional cuisine of Positano; the careful presentation of every dish will make your enogastronomic experience unforgettable.
Via Regina Giovanna, 5 84017 Positano (SA), Italy -Phone +39 089 87 54 00 Fax +39 089 87 58 78 -email: economato@covodeisaraceni.it -email: info@covodeisaraceni.it
https://www.covodeisaraceni.it/restaurant-and-bar/
Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni
5 Via Regina GiovannaOn the beachfront of Positano
The restaurant of Covo dei Saraceni, with a enchanting view on the sea and Positano, offers a menu rooted in the traditional cuisine of Positano; the careful presentation of every dish will make your enogastronomic experience unforgettable.
Via Regina Giovanna, 5 84017 Positano (SA), Italy -Phone +39 089 87 54 00 Fax +39 089 87 58 78 -email: economato@covodeisaraceni.it -email: info@covodeisaraceni.it
https://www.covodeisaraceni.it/restaurant-and-bar/
On the beachfront of Positano
Le Tre Sorelle is a meeting point for lovers of good food and good drinking, as well as a must for any self-respecting gourmet. The enchanting panorama is the background for the tasting of excellent food and the pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.Le Tre Sorelle Restaurant is located on the Spiaggia Grande, one of the most famous beaches of Positano.Via del Brigantino, 27/29 – 84017 Positano (SA) - Italy-Phone: +39 089 87 54 52
https://www.letresorellepositano.it
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Ristorante Le Tre Sorelle
27-29-31 Via del BrigantinoOn the beachfront of Positano
Le Tre Sorelle is a meeting point for lovers of good food and good drinking, as well as a must for any self-respecting gourmet. The enchanting panorama is the background for the tasting of excellent food and the pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.Le Tre Sorelle Restaurant is located on the Spiaggia Grande, one of the most famous beaches of Positano.Via del Brigantino, 27/29 – 84017 Positano (SA) - Italy-Phone: +39 089 87 54 52
https://www.letresorellepositano.it
On the beachfront of Positano
Chez Black's favorite restaurant by star -The courtesy, reliability, and the exaltation of the flavours and aromas of Mediterranean dishes that will be served, make the Restaurant Chez Black an ideal place to have tasty delicious lunches and dinners that will make pleasant your staying in Positano.(Chez Black are the same owners of the Rada restaurant and the music on the rocks) Via del Brigantino, 19 Positano - Salerno -+39 089 875 036-+39 089 875 789 -info@chezblack.it
http://www.chezblack.it
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Chez Black
19 Via del BrigantinoOn the beachfront of Positano
Chez Black's favorite restaurant by star -The courtesy, reliability, and the exaltation of the flavours and aromas of Mediterranean dishes that will be served, make the Restaurant Chez Black an ideal place to have tasty delicious lunches and dinners that will make pleasant your staying in Positano.(Chez Black are the same owners of the Rada restaurant and the music on the rocks) Via del Brigantino, 19 Positano - Salerno -+39 089 875 036-+39 089 875 789 -info@chezblack.it
http://www.chezblack.it
On the beachfront of Positano
The Buca di Bacco Hotel, with its renowned restaurant, became the destination of choice for tourists visiting the Amalfi coast in the early ’50 during la Dolce Vita period. Via Rampa Teglia Buca di Bacco
Hotel Buca di Bacco ****
On the beachfront of Positano
The Buca di Bacco Hotel, with its renowned restaurant, became the destination of choice for tourists visiting the Amalfi coast in the early ’50 during la Dolce Vita period. Via Rampa Teglia Buca di Bacco
Restaurant Saraceno d'Oro
Viale Pasitea, 254, 84017 Positano SA
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Ristorante Saraceno D'Oro
254 Viale PasiteaRestaurant Saraceno d'Oro
Viale Pasitea, 254, 84017 Positano SA
The sea on your plate. And in your eyes.
The Remmese Restaurant is part of the exclusive Remmese Beach House, our private stretch of beach with the most transparent waters in Positano. The kitchen is directed by the inspiration of chef Luigi Tramontano with a menu to suit the perfect day on the beach.
Remmese Restaurant
The sea on your plate. And in your eyes.
The Remmese Restaurant is part of the exclusive Remmese Beach House, our private stretch of beach with the most transparent waters in Positano. The kitchen is directed by the inspiration of chef Luigi Tramontano with a menu to suit the perfect day on the beach.
At first, it’s the view that fells you. Positano’s jaunty stack of houses and its iridescent church dome are so close you feel you could reach out and touch them. No wonder so many marriage proposals have been made here over the years. Of an evening, the soft glow helps
Restaurant La Sponda
At first, it’s the view that fells you. Positano’s jaunty stack of houses and its iridescent church dome are so close you feel you could reach out and touch them. No wonder so many marriage proposals have been made here over the years. Of an evening, the soft glow helps
The Cinque family is happy to announce the opening of the Don Giovanni Restaurant
Which will delight you with Italian cuisine and the view of Positano from our terrace.
Open to all guests of Positano
Ristorante Don Giovanni
The Cinque family is happy to announce the opening of the Don Giovanni Restaurant
Which will delight you with Italian cuisine and the view of Positano from our terrace.
Open to all guests of Positano
Una grande storia d’amore
His great passion for cuisine led Luigi to open Ohima’ in 2018 with his sister Francesca, giving new life to the tailor shop in Positano where their mother had worked for years.
Every aspect of the place is carefully well-finished, starting from the name, that is a real dedication to the mother.
Ohimà restaurant
17 Via Cristoforo ColomboUna grande storia d’amore
His great passion for cuisine led Luigi to open Ohima’ in 2018 with his sister Francesca, giving new life to the tailor shop in Positano where their mother had worked for years.
Every aspect of the place is carefully well-finished, starting from the name, that is a real dedication to the mother.
Zass restaurant
Chef Alois Vanlangenaeker ‘s dishes embody his quest for purity, harmony & refinement. His creations recall contemporary paintings while seeking to maintain Italian gastronomic tradition. “My aim is to enhance the existing
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Il San Pietro di Positano
2 Via LauritoZass restaurant
Chef Alois Vanlangenaeker ‘s dishes embody his quest for purity, harmony & refinement. His creations recall contemporary paintings while seeking to maintain Italian gastronomic tradition. “My aim is to enhance the existing
A quick lunch”
Via Pasitea 67, 84017, Positano, Italia
A comfortable place for a quick lunch with the possibility of sitting outdoors ... tasty and light aubergine parmigiana!
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67 Viale PasiteaA quick lunch”
Via Pasitea 67, 84017, Positano, Italia
A comfortable place for a quick lunch with the possibility of sitting outdoors ... tasty and light aubergine parmigiana!
Arts & Culture
The charm of history, on which the whole contemporary world has been walking since the 60s of the last century. Right in the center of our city, the Roman Villa stands today as a testimony of past wonders and as they fly for a new image of Positano, which is affirmed, above all, as a melting pot of art and culture.The tenacity and stubbornness of the Superintendence for the Archaeological Heritage of Salerno, precursor in the discovery and enhancement of the Domus of Positano, have allowed this treasure to come to light, giving concrete proof of the importance of our city over the centuries, crossroads of peoples , civilizations and cultures.
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MAR Positano Villa Romana
7 Piazza Flavio GioiaThe charm of history, on which the whole contemporary world has been walking since the 60s of the last century. Right in the center of our city, the Roman Villa stands today as a testimony of past wonders and as they fly for a new image of Positano, which is affirmed, above all, as a melting pot of art and culture.The tenacity and stubbornness of the Superintendence for the Archaeological Heritage of Salerno, precursor in the discovery and enhancement of the Domus of Positano, have allowed this treasure to come to light, giving concrete proof of the importance of our city over the centuries, crossroads of peoples , civilizations and cultures.
Beach Club
ARIENZO BEACH CLUB
Positano Beach Club. Seafood, Fish Restaurant. Cocktail Bar. Just 3 minutes from Positano by Free Shuttle Boat Service Morning: 10am – 1pm (every half an hour).Afternoon: 3.45pm until late afternoon.The boat service free of charge and reserved r restaurant and beach clients only.
The Arienzo beach is often called the 300 steps beach, because of the impressive number of steps visitors need to climb down to reach it. On their way down towards the sea, holidaymakers can catch glimpses of the gardens of some of the Amalfi Coast's most luxurious villas, including one which once belonged to Franco Zeffirellli. Facing the south west, the beach enjoys the sun longer than any other in Positano. The beach is divided into private and free areas.
https://www.arienzobeachclub.com/
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Bagni d'Arienzo Beach Club
16 Via ArienzoARIENZO BEACH CLUB
Positano Beach Club. Seafood, Fish Restaurant. Cocktail Bar. Just 3 minutes from Positano by Free Shuttle Boat Service Morning: 10am – 1pm (every half an hour).Afternoon: 3.45pm until late afternoon.The boat service free of charge and reserved r restaurant and beach clients only.
The Arienzo beach is often called the 300 steps beach, because of the impressive number of steps visitors need to climb down to reach it. On their way down towards the sea, holidaymakers can catch glimpses of the gardens of some of the Amalfi Coast's most luxurious villas, including one which once belonged to Franco Zeffirellli. Facing the south west, the beach enjoys the sun longer than any other in Positano. The beach is divided into private and free areas.
https://www.arienzobeachclub.com/
L'incanto -Beach la Scogliera
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant A romantic corner in the Positano beach, with a wonderful view of the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Li Galli.
https://www.lincantopositano.com/
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Restaurant L'Incanto
4 Via Marina GrandeL'incanto -Beach la Scogliera
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant A romantic corner in the Positano beach, with a wonderful view of the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Li Galli.
https://www.lincantopositano.com/
Ristorante La Marinella
22 Via Positanesi d'AmericaLa Marinella
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant 5 minutes from the main beach .
F.lli Grassi
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant 5 minutes from the main beach
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g194863-d8298106-Reviews-F_lli_Grassi_Beach_Bar-Positano_Amalfi_Coast_Province_of_Salerno_Campania.html
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F.lli Grassi Beach Bar
snc Spiaggia di FornilloF.lli Grassi
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant 5 minutes from the main beach
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g194863-d8298106-Reviews-F_lli_Grassi_Beach_Bar-Positano_Amalfi_Coast_Province_of_Salerno_Campania.html
Da Ferdinando
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant 5 minutes from the main beach ..
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Da Ferdinando
Spiaggia di FornilloDa Ferdinando
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant 5 minutes from the main beach ..
Pupetto Beach Club Restaurant
5 minutes from the main beach
https://www.hotelpupetto.it/it/hotel-spiaggia-positano
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Pupetto Restaurant Beach Bar "Fornillo"
18 Via FornilloPupetto Beach Club Restaurant
5 minutes from the main beach
https://www.hotelpupetto.it/it/hotel-spiaggia-positano
L'incanto -Beach la Scogliera
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant A romantic corner in the Positano beach, with a wonderful view of the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Li Galli.
https://www.lincantopositano.com/
La Scogliera Positano
Via del BrigantinoL'incanto -Beach la Scogliera
Establishment/ Bar Restaurant A romantic corner in the Positano beach, with a wonderful view of the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Li Galli.
https://www.lincantopositano.com/
Da Adolfo Restaurant Bar Beach Establishment Positano's Laurito beach
5 minutes from Positano by boat.The boat leaves the pier from 10 am (look the red fish) and returns from 4 pm on…The boat service is free of charge and reserved r restaurant and beach clients only.Other beach services include: Bathrooms, Change room, Shower.Positano's Laurito beach is a tiny little beach, which can reached via a flight of steps which starts in the small square opposite Hotel San Pietro. The name of the beach derives from the many laurels growing in the area. Laurito is divided into a free beach and a private beach, the latter belonging to a small hotel, and has two casual beach restaurants.
http://www.daadolfo.com
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Ristorante Da Adolfo Di Bella Sergio
40 Via LauritoDa Adolfo Restaurant Bar Beach Establishment Positano's Laurito beach
5 minutes from Positano by boat.The boat leaves the pier from 10 am (look the red fish) and returns from 4 pm on…The boat service is free of charge and reserved r restaurant and beach clients only.Other beach services include: Bathrooms, Change room, Shower.Positano's Laurito beach is a tiny little beach, which can reached via a flight of steps which starts in the small square opposite Hotel San Pietro. The name of the beach derives from the many laurels growing in the area. Laurito is divided into a free beach and a private beach, the latter belonging to a small hotel, and has two casual beach restaurants.
http://www.daadolfo.com
Visite turistiche
If you are traveling by car, head for Positano and then continue towards Praiano along the SS163. Those traveling by public transport should take the Sita bus running between Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi.
Praiano
If you are traveling by car, head for Positano and then continue towards Praiano along the SS163. Those traveling by public transport should take the Sita bus running between Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi.
Conca dei Marini, located between Amalfi and the Fiord of Furore, was nothing more than a tiny fishing village, today it is one of the Amalfi Coast's most exclusive tourist destinations.
Despite its small size, Conca dei Marini has six churches all in a panoramic position. The church of San Pancrazio is famous for the legend of the janare, the women who for their familiarity with rites, herbs and magic filters were considered witches.
Conca dei Marini's most precious treasure is its Grotta dello Smeraldo, a sea cave, discovered in 1932 by a local fisherman, which can be reached by boat from Amalfi or via the flight of steps or the lift from the main Amalfitana
highway In addition, underwater you can admire a white ceramic nativity scene deposited by divers. Finally to visit also Capo di Conca, a rock overlooking the sea where the Saracen Tower rises. The path leading to the tower is one of the best known and most admired on the coast.
The wonderful village of Conca dei Marini, three kilometers of the Amalfi Coast built on two levels. Between staircases, lemon groves and sea with emerald reflections.
Conca dei Marini, located between Amalfi and the Fiord of Furore, was nothing more than a tiny fishing village, today it is one of the Amalfi Coast's most exclusive tourist destinations.
Despite its small size, Conca dei Marini has six churches all in a panoramic position. The church of San Pancrazio is famous for the legend of the janare, the women who for their familiarity with rites, herbs and magic filters were considered witches.
Conca dei Marini
Conca dei Marini, located between Amalfi and the Fiord of Furore, was nothing more than a tiny fishing village, today it is one of the Amalfi Coast's most exclusive tourist destinations.
Despite its small size, Conca dei Marini has six churches all in a panoramic position. The church of San Pancrazio is famous for the legend of the janare, the women who for their familiarity with rites, herbs and magic filters were considered witches.
Conca dei Marini's most precious treasure is its Grotta dello Smeraldo, a sea cave, discovered in 1932 by a local fisherman, which can be reached by boat from Amalfi or via the flight of steps or the lift from the main Amalfitana
highway In addition, underwater you can admire a white ceramic nativity scene deposited by divers. Finally to visit also Capo di Conca, a rock overlooking the sea where the Saracen Tower rises. The path leading to the tower is one of the best known and most admired on the coast.
The wonderful village of Conca dei Marini, three kilometers of the Amalfi Coast built on two levels. Between staircases, lemon groves and sea with emerald reflections.
Conca dei Marini, located between Amalfi and the Fiord of Furore, was nothing more than a tiny fishing village, today it is one of the Amalfi Coast's most exclusive tourist destinations.
Despite its small size, Conca dei Marini has six churches all in a panoramic position. The church of San Pancrazio is famous for the legend of the janare, the women who for their familiarity with rites, herbs and magic filters were considered witches.
Furore,the paese che non cè,the "town that doesn't exist,"sretchesfor 8 km ( 5 miles )along the panoramic winding road climbing the Monti Lattari hills towards Agerola,Its nickname comes ffrom the absence of any focal point,or piazza,in the town,but,endearingly,it has the paese dipinto,the painted town,as the walls pof the homes of local fisherman and wine cultivators are the canvas for an array of murales by local and international artists,who have mostly represented the traditions and cultre of their town.
Parking in Furore
There is no parking near the Furore Fjord. The only option is to park in Castellano at La Praia and walk two kilometers to the fjord. At the top part of the village, there is some paid street parking marked by blue painted lines.
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Fiordo di Furore station
Furore,the paese che non cè,the "town that doesn't exist,"sretchesfor 8 km ( 5 miles )along the panoramic winding road climbing the Monti Lattari hills towards Agerola,Its nickname comes ffrom the absence of any focal point,or piazza,in the town,but,endearingly,it has the paese dipinto,the painted town,as the walls pof the homes of local fisherman and wine cultivators are the canvas for an array of murales by local and international artists,who have mostly represented the traditions and cultre of their town.
Parking in Furore
There is no parking near the Furore Fjord. The only option is to park in Castellano at La Praia and walk two kilometers to the fjord. At the top part of the village, there is some paid street parking marked by blue painted lines.
AMALFI The heart of the coast, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Amalfi dates back to the 4th century AD, when Roman refugees settled here. It reached its apex in 839 AD, when it declared its independence from the Byzantine Duchy of Naples, and became the first Maritime Republic in Italy. For centuries it was the only link between Europe and the whole of the Byzantine Levant. The first code of maritime laws, the Amalfian Laws, were compiled here, and remained in force until the 16th century. Amalfi also pioneered the use of the compass, and circulated its own currency, the "tarì". Amalfi's unique charm has always attracted artists, writers, painters, directors, and even one of the twelve apostles, saint Andrew, who has a 10th century cathedral dedicated to his honour, where his relics are housed in the crypt. Amalfi is enclosed by a natural amphitheatre where the Canneto river runs through the lush Valle Delle Mulini: water-powered paper mills transformed rags into precious paper. A 13th century paper mill now houses a fascinating paper museum.
Tour Virtual de Amalfi
AMALFI The heart of the coast, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Amalfi dates back to the 4th century AD, when Roman refugees settled here. It reached its apex in 839 AD, when it declared its independence from the Byzantine Duchy of Naples, and became the first Maritime Republic in Italy. For centuries it was the only link between Europe and the whole of the Byzantine Levant. The first code of maritime laws, the Amalfian Laws, were compiled here, and remained in force until the 16th century. Amalfi also pioneered the use of the compass, and circulated its own currency, the "tarì". Amalfi's unique charm has always attracted artists, writers, painters, directors, and even one of the twelve apostles, saint Andrew, who has a 10th century cathedral dedicated to his honour, where his relics are housed in the crypt. Amalfi is enclosed by a natural amphitheatre where the Canneto river runs through the lush Valle Delle Mulini: water-powered paper mills transformed rags into precious paper. A 13th century paper mill now houses a fascinating paper museum.
Atrani: it's located 700 meters away from amalfi
This is one of Italy's smallest municipalities, where just 850 inhabitants live in an area of 0.12 square kilometres.
The picturesque village is nestled between the Civita mountains to the east and Mount Aureo to the west, in the valley of the Dragone river, which takes its name from the fire-breathing dragon that, legend has it, lives in the area. The town has maintained its traditional medieval layout. The small San Salvatore piazza with its stone fountain is the village's principal meeting point, and the perfect spot to appreciate the tranquillity of the village.
The village was originally home to the aristocracy of the Maritime Republic. The Doges received the investiture in the palatine chapel of the San Salvatore De Birecto church, before continuing in solemn procession to Amalfi. Visit the Santa Maria Maddalena Collegiate church, and the churches of San Salvatore De Birecto, Santa Maria Immacolata, Santa Maria Del Bando, Carmine and San Michele Fuori Le Mura.
Atrani station
Atrani: it's located 700 meters away from amalfi
This is one of Italy's smallest municipalities, where just 850 inhabitants live in an area of 0.12 square kilometres.
The picturesque village is nestled between the Civita mountains to the east and Mount Aureo to the west, in the valley of the Dragone river, which takes its name from the fire-breathing dragon that, legend has it, lives in the area. The town has maintained its traditional medieval layout. The small San Salvatore piazza with its stone fountain is the village's principal meeting point, and the perfect spot to appreciate the tranquillity of the village.
The village was originally home to the aristocracy of the Maritime Republic. The Doges received the investiture in the palatine chapel of the San Salvatore De Birecto church, before continuing in solemn procession to Amalfi. Visit the Santa Maria Maddalena Collegiate church, and the churches of San Salvatore De Birecto, Santa Maria Immacolata, Santa Maria Del Bando, Carmine and San Michele Fuori Le Mura.
At 350 m above sea level, where the sea meets the chestnut woods of Scala and Tramonti, this was a favoured destination for the nobles and wealthy merchants of Amalfi seeking repose, along with heads of state, churchmen, intellectuals, artists, poets, writers, and painters seeking inspiration. Ravello was the inspiration for Klingsor's magic garden from Wagner's Parsifal.
The meeting of an English lord and a Ravello tailor led to the creation of one of the marvels of the entire coast, the cliff-top Villa Cimbrone, with its terrace that drops away to the sea. Ravello's piazza is overlooked by the San Pantaleone cathedral, home to the relics of the saint and artistic treasures such as the bronze doors by Barisano Da Trani, the first to be cast in Italy by an Italian artist.
Villa Rufolo was built in 1280 by the Ravello family of the same name. The Rufolo family were bankers for King Charles of Anjou. The villa hosts summer concerts as part of the Ravello Festival.
The Amalfi coast's version of a hillk town,Ravello sits a top a lofty perch 1,000 feet above the sea .For sucha small town,it boats great sightseeing( an interesting church and two villas with stunning garden) and breath-taking view that have attracted celebrities for generations.Gore Vidal,Richard Wagner, awrence,M.C.
Escher,Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,and Greta Garbo all have succumbed to Ravello's charms and called it home.The town is like a lush and peaceful garden floating,cafes,stones,old villas -turned -luxury hotels,and grand view.
It's one big place to convalesce.Ravello can make for a half-day outing from Analfi,or a full day from Positano with a stop in Amalfi.
The view from the bus ride up and back are every bit as stunning as those along the coastal route.
Ravello:it's located 7 km away from amalfi
Ravello
At 350 m above sea level, where the sea meets the chestnut woods of Scala and Tramonti, this was a favoured destination for the nobles and wealthy merchants of Amalfi seeking repose, along with heads of state, churchmen, intellectuals, artists, poets, writers, and painters seeking inspiration. Ravello was the inspiration for Klingsor's magic garden from Wagner's Parsifal.
The meeting of an English lord and a Ravello tailor led to the creation of one of the marvels of the entire coast, the cliff-top Villa Cimbrone, with its terrace that drops away to the sea. Ravello's piazza is overlooked by the San Pantaleone cathedral, home to the relics of the saint and artistic treasures such as the bronze doors by Barisano Da Trani, the first to be cast in Italy by an Italian artist.
Villa Rufolo was built in 1280 by the Ravello family of the same name. The Rufolo family were bankers for King Charles of Anjou. The villa hosts summer concerts as part of the Ravello Festival.
The Amalfi coast's version of a hillk town,Ravello sits a top a lofty perch 1,000 feet above the sea .For sucha small town,it boats great sightseeing( an interesting church and two villas with stunning garden) and breath-taking view that have attracted celebrities for generations.Gore Vidal,Richard Wagner, awrence,M.C.
Escher,Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,and Greta Garbo all have succumbed to Ravello's charms and called it home.The town is like a lush and peaceful garden floating,cafes,stones,old villas -turned -luxury hotels,and grand view.
It's one big place to convalesce.Ravello can make for a half-day outing from Analfi,or a full day from Positano with a stop in Amalfi.
The view from the bus ride up and back are every bit as stunning as those along the coastal route.
Ravello:it's located 7 km away from amalfi
Pontone:it's located 5 km away from amalfi
This small village in the municipality of Scala was the first fortified bulwark in the territory of Amalfi in medieval times. Over the centuries Pontone, the castrum scalelle, became the picturesque village it is today, where the relaxing atmosphere has made it a favoured destination for visitors from near and far. Visit the ruins of Sant'Eustachio, the 12th century San Giovanni Battista church, and the San Filippo Neri church. The squared stone bell tower and the cross-vault roof are particularly striking.
Pontone is the departure point for walks along paths leading to the Torre Dello Ziro and to the Valle Delle Ferriere, which lead all the way to Amalfi (see Walks section).
Hike:Pontone -Amalfi
Pontone station
Pontone:it's located 5 km away from amalfi
This small village in the municipality of Scala was the first fortified bulwark in the territory of Amalfi in medieval times. Over the centuries Pontone, the castrum scalelle, became the picturesque village it is today, where the relaxing atmosphere has made it a favoured destination for visitors from near and far. Visit the ruins of Sant'Eustachio, the 12th century San Giovanni Battista church, and the San Filippo Neri church. The squared stone bell tower and the cross-vault roof are particularly striking.
Pontone is the departure point for walks along paths leading to the Torre Dello Ziro and to the Valle Delle Ferriere, which lead all the way to Amalfi (see Walks section).
Hike:Pontone -Amalfi
Located in the centre of the Amalfi Coast, Minori, an inlet between Capo d'Orso and Conca dei Marini, is nicknamed "the narcissus of the Amalfi Coast" for the particularity of its territory and fertility of its land. It was the first to be founded by the Etruscans amongst all the towns on the coast, becoming subsequently one of the favourite places of residence by the Roman aristocracy, as testified by the discovery of the remains of an ancient patrician Villa Marittima, dating back to the 1st century AD. Today, it represents a great attraction for tourists who visit the town every year. Starting from the Middle Ages, it became part of the territory of the Amalfi Republic and its port was increasingly used as a commercial port, while some artisanal productions developed in the town, such as pasta. In fact, many were built in the centre of the country mills powered by the water of the Reginna river. Here the famous "Campania pasta" was produced: macaroni, scialatielli and the famous "ndunderi" a sort of giant dumplings prepared with flour caseata, that is spelled and curdled milk, traditional dish of Minori cuisine.
Instead, trades with the Orient favoured the introduction of lemons on the Amalfi Coast, which are still richly cultivated on terraces sloping down towards the sea nowadays, and which supply the panorama of that particular and picturesque aspect so loved by tourists from all over the world.
The cultivation of the Sfusato amalfitano lemon is particularly widespread. A beautiful bright yellow peel and rich in juice, both used in the production of typical liqueurs, such as Limoncello, and in the pastry, so renowned all over the world for desserts like Lemon Delight. Every year they attract numerous tourists in search of the flavours of the Amalfi Coast.
The Basilica of Santa Trofimena, the Church of Santa Lucia and the Church of SS Sacramento
The Basilica of Santa Trofimena, patron saint of the city, in which the remains of the saint were found by a washerwoman in 640 on the beach of Minori, according to tradition.
Religious architecture is truly highly developed and numerous churches keep many works of art in the territory of Minori. You can admire a beautiful baroque altar in the Church of Santa Lucia, with the annex Benedictine convent, both dating back to the X century. While in the Church of the Archconfraternity of the SS. Sacramento, dating back to 1526, a wooden fully functioning organ from 1700 has been preserved.
The Roman Villa
The Roman Villa of Minori of the first century AD was discovered between 1950 and 1954, buried again by the debris from the flood of 26th October 1954 and then brought to light again. This reflects the typical structure of the "Roman maritime villa" with the reception rooms located to the west of the complex and the spa to the east. Admire the frescoes, mosaics and stuccos of Triclinium Ninfeo, and the annex Antiquarium, where materials from the excavation of the villa and finds from the Roman age from other villas in the area are on display.
Borgo di Villamena and Villaggio Torre
Some villages not far from the centre of the town retain the atmosphere of times gone by. Village of Villamena is particularly pretty, as well as the ancient church of S.S. Gennaro and Giuliano, where there is a precious "altarpiece" depicting the Virgin and Saints and the processional statue of the Madonna, of the nineteenth century.
The Church of San Michele Archangel stands in the centre of the Torre Village, in the east of Minori. The foundation of the church is earlier than 1270, and it is located in an area where lemons are traditionally cultivated.
The splendid "Sentiero dei limoni" (Trail of the lemons) which reaches Maiori also starts from Torre.
Minori, City of taste
Minori is a very lively town from a cultural point of view. Summer concerts, artistic and gastronomic events take place here every year, like the Gusta Minori, melange of art, culture, shows and quality gastronomy.
Ferry service by Travelmar.
Parking in Minori and Maiori
There is paid street parking (marked by blue painted lines) in both Maiori and Minori along the waterfront that costs EUR 3/hour.
Minori
Located in the centre of the Amalfi Coast, Minori, an inlet between Capo d'Orso and Conca dei Marini, is nicknamed "the narcissus of the Amalfi Coast" for the particularity of its territory and fertility of its land. It was the first to be founded by the Etruscans amongst all the towns on the coast, becoming subsequently one of the favourite places of residence by the Roman aristocracy, as testified by the discovery of the remains of an ancient patrician Villa Marittima, dating back to the 1st century AD. Today, it represents a great attraction for tourists who visit the town every year. Starting from the Middle Ages, it became part of the territory of the Amalfi Republic and its port was increasingly used as a commercial port, while some artisanal productions developed in the town, such as pasta. In fact, many were built in the centre of the country mills powered by the water of the Reginna river. Here the famous "Campania pasta" was produced: macaroni, scialatielli and the famous "ndunderi" a sort of giant dumplings prepared with flour caseata, that is spelled and curdled milk, traditional dish of Minori cuisine.
Instead, trades with the Orient favoured the introduction of lemons on the Amalfi Coast, which are still richly cultivated on terraces sloping down towards the sea nowadays, and which supply the panorama of that particular and picturesque aspect so loved by tourists from all over the world.
The cultivation of the Sfusato amalfitano lemon is particularly widespread. A beautiful bright yellow peel and rich in juice, both used in the production of typical liqueurs, such as Limoncello, and in the pastry, so renowned all over the world for desserts like Lemon Delight. Every year they attract numerous tourists in search of the flavours of the Amalfi Coast.
The Basilica of Santa Trofimena, the Church of Santa Lucia and the Church of SS Sacramento
The Basilica of Santa Trofimena, patron saint of the city, in which the remains of the saint were found by a washerwoman in 640 on the beach of Minori, according to tradition.
Religious architecture is truly highly developed and numerous churches keep many works of art in the territory of Minori. You can admire a beautiful baroque altar in the Church of Santa Lucia, with the annex Benedictine convent, both dating back to the X century. While in the Church of the Archconfraternity of the SS. Sacramento, dating back to 1526, a wooden fully functioning organ from 1700 has been preserved.
The Roman Villa
The Roman Villa of Minori of the first century AD was discovered between 1950 and 1954, buried again by the debris from the flood of 26th October 1954 and then brought to light again. This reflects the typical structure of the "Roman maritime villa" with the reception rooms located to the west of the complex and the spa to the east. Admire the frescoes, mosaics and stuccos of Triclinium Ninfeo, and the annex Antiquarium, where materials from the excavation of the villa and finds from the Roman age from other villas in the area are on display.
Borgo di Villamena and Villaggio Torre
Some villages not far from the centre of the town retain the atmosphere of times gone by. Village of Villamena is particularly pretty, as well as the ancient church of S.S. Gennaro and Giuliano, where there is a precious "altarpiece" depicting the Virgin and Saints and the processional statue of the Madonna, of the nineteenth century.
The Church of San Michele Archangel stands in the centre of the Torre Village, in the east of Minori. The foundation of the church is earlier than 1270, and it is located in an area where lemons are traditionally cultivated.
The splendid "Sentiero dei limoni" (Trail of the lemons) which reaches Maiori also starts from Torre.
Minori, City of taste
Minori is a very lively town from a cultural point of view. Summer concerts, artistic and gastronomic events take place here every year, like the Gusta Minori, melange of art, culture, shows and quality gastronomy.
Ferry service by Travelmar.
Parking in Minori and Maiori
There is paid street parking (marked by blue painted lines) in both Maiori and Minori along the waterfront that costs EUR 3/hour.
The beautiful town of Maiori is located in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, just 5 km from Amalfi.
It was founded in Roman times. The first inhabitants who settled here (precise date unknown), were probably of Etruscan origins. They gave the city its original name of Reghinna Major (to distinguish it from the nearby Reghinna Minor, the current Minori), used to locate this place until the 10th century.
Like the other towns of the Amalfi Coast, in 842, Maiori became part of the Confederation of the Amalfi States which was headed by the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, becoming home of the Arsenals, the Admiralty, the Customs and the Salt warehouse and standing out for fishing, agriculture and the paper industry.
Unlike the vast majority of the other towns of the Amalfi Coast, Maiori has a long beach of almost 1 km, the longest of the entire Amalfi Coast. Here there is the "oldest" bathing establishment of the entire Divina Costa, opened in 1945 and in a short time this became the beach of famous guests: Ingrid Bergman, Jaqueline Kennedy, Fausto Coppi, the prince De Curtis, aka Totò, Nino Taranto and Anna Magnani, at the time of his love story with the director Roberto Rossellini. He was madly in love with the place and chose Maiori to set his masterpiece "Paisà" in 1946. This is considered the most representative cinematographic work of Italian Neorealism. He returned to Maiori several times for other important films of his filmography, result of his pilgrimages to the Amalfi Coast.
The Castle of San Nicola de Thoro Plano, the Miramare Castle and the Mezzacapo Palace
The Castle of San Nicola de Thoro Plano, ancient bulwark of the IX century, witness of the Amalfi defensive system; the Miramare Castle, located on a rocky outcrop on the border between Maiori and Minori, surmounted by towers with a conical spire; Palazzo Mezzacapo with the eighteenth-century adjoining gardens, designed like a Maltese Cross, built in the first half of the nineteenth century, belonging to the Mezzacapo marquises, is currently the headquarters of the municipal library, historical archive, cultural laboratory and some council offices.
The Collegiata of Santa Maria a Mare, Sanctuary of the Avvocata and the churches
The Collegiata of Santa Maria a Mare with its characteristic majolica dome and the suggestive Sanctuary of the Avvocata, dominates the entire Amalfi Coast from the top of Monte Falesio, is only reachable after a long walk and was built following the appearance of the Virgin Mary to a local shepherd boy.
Together with the other numerous churches, both are witnesses of the profound religiosity of the city. The Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, next to the Collegiata of Santa Maria a Mare, the Church of San Giacomo, the Church of San Sebastiano and the Church of San Francesco with the adjoining convent, are also worth a visit.
The Abbey of Santa Maria dell'Olearia
The Complex of Santa Maria dell’Olearia, founded in 973 by the first Benedictine monks on the Amalfi Coast who used an ancient cave settlement to build their monastery, is overlooking the sea and the coast with a breath-taking view. It is made up of three small churches superimposed; containing numerous frescoes dedicated to the Virgin Mary and San Nicola and is one precious testimony of art and architecture of the early Middle Ages.
Trail of the lemons
For trekking lovers, a walk to the "Trail of the lemons" is not to be missed: a beautiful path that takes an hour from Maiori to Minori. An easy hiking walk that winds through ancient roads and stairways from which you can enjoy a breath-taking panorama, immersed in the unmistakable scent of the numerous lemon groves of this splendid coast.
Capo d'Orso, the caves and the beaches
The promontory of Capo d'Orso whose name is due to its resemblance to the head of a bear; the Pandora caves and the sulphurous cave; amongst the many beautiful beaches, some reachable only via sea, Cala Bellavaia stands out. This is better known as the beach of the “dead horse”, since a horse accidentally fell from the mule track it was following.
The Maiori Exotic Garden and the Botanical Park
The exotic garden, named after its founder Beniamino Cimini, has a terraced area of 3,500 square metres, divided into the exotic gardens themselves, a botanic park, a lemon grove, a vegetable garden, and a rose garden.
There are around 2,000 varieties of palms and cycads, cacti, and other succulent plants from all over the world. The unique Valle dei Fiori rose garden has 30 varieties of rose: it is truly spectacular when they are at the height of flowering.
The Sanctuary of the Avvocata
This steep path leads from the town of Maiori up to the summit of Mount Falesia, 800 metres above sea level, site of the remote Madonna dell'Avvocata Sanctuary, built in 1485. Every year hundreds of the faithful make their way here in procession on Whit Monday. Catch your breath while contemplating the infinite from one of the many panoramic points overlooking the sea. Duration: 7 hours Difficulty: difficult Km: 16 Ironworks Valley This path leads down from the Lattari Mountains towards Amalfi, through forests of ferns and past streams and natural waterfalls. It takes its name from the discovery of the remains of medieval ironworks. The area is also known as the Valley of the Mills, from the watermills that were used to manufacture Amalfi paper. The area is home to a Nature Reserve where the Woodwardia radicans fern still grows, a fern dating back to the last ice age that has survived here due to the particular microclimate. Duration: 3.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Km: 6
Parking in Minori and Maiori
There is paid street parking (marked by blue painted lines) in both Maiori and Minori along the waterfront that costs EUR 3/hour.
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Playa de Maiori
Strada Statale AmalfitanaThe beautiful town of Maiori is located in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, just 5 km from Amalfi.
It was founded in Roman times. The first inhabitants who settled here (precise date unknown), were probably of Etruscan origins. They gave the city its original name of Reghinna Major (to distinguish it from the nearby Reghinna Minor, the current Minori), used to locate this place until the 10th century.
Like the other towns of the Amalfi Coast, in 842, Maiori became part of the Confederation of the Amalfi States which was headed by the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, becoming home of the Arsenals, the Admiralty, the Customs and the Salt warehouse and standing out for fishing, agriculture and the paper industry.
Unlike the vast majority of the other towns of the Amalfi Coast, Maiori has a long beach of almost 1 km, the longest of the entire Amalfi Coast. Here there is the "oldest" bathing establishment of the entire Divina Costa, opened in 1945 and in a short time this became the beach of famous guests: Ingrid Bergman, Jaqueline Kennedy, Fausto Coppi, the prince De Curtis, aka Totò, Nino Taranto and Anna Magnani, at the time of his love story with the director Roberto Rossellini. He was madly in love with the place and chose Maiori to set his masterpiece "Paisà" in 1946. This is considered the most representative cinematographic work of Italian Neorealism. He returned to Maiori several times for other important films of his filmography, result of his pilgrimages to the Amalfi Coast.
The Castle of San Nicola de Thoro Plano, the Miramare Castle and the Mezzacapo Palace
The Castle of San Nicola de Thoro Plano, ancient bulwark of the IX century, witness of the Amalfi defensive system; the Miramare Castle, located on a rocky outcrop on the border between Maiori and Minori, surmounted by towers with a conical spire; Palazzo Mezzacapo with the eighteenth-century adjoining gardens, designed like a Maltese Cross, built in the first half of the nineteenth century, belonging to the Mezzacapo marquises, is currently the headquarters of the municipal library, historical archive, cultural laboratory and some council offices.
The Collegiata of Santa Maria a Mare, Sanctuary of the Avvocata and the churches
The Collegiata of Santa Maria a Mare with its characteristic majolica dome and the suggestive Sanctuary of the Avvocata, dominates the entire Amalfi Coast from the top of Monte Falesio, is only reachable after a long walk and was built following the appearance of the Virgin Mary to a local shepherd boy.
Together with the other numerous churches, both are witnesses of the profound religiosity of the city. The Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, next to the Collegiata of Santa Maria a Mare, the Church of San Giacomo, the Church of San Sebastiano and the Church of San Francesco with the adjoining convent, are also worth a visit.
The Abbey of Santa Maria dell'Olearia
The Complex of Santa Maria dell’Olearia, founded in 973 by the first Benedictine monks on the Amalfi Coast who used an ancient cave settlement to build their monastery, is overlooking the sea and the coast with a breath-taking view. It is made up of three small churches superimposed; containing numerous frescoes dedicated to the Virgin Mary and San Nicola and is one precious testimony of art and architecture of the early Middle Ages.
Trail of the lemons
For trekking lovers, a walk to the "Trail of the lemons" is not to be missed: a beautiful path that takes an hour from Maiori to Minori. An easy hiking walk that winds through ancient roads and stairways from which you can enjoy a breath-taking panorama, immersed in the unmistakable scent of the numerous lemon groves of this splendid coast.
Capo d'Orso, the caves and the beaches
The promontory of Capo d'Orso whose name is due to its resemblance to the head of a bear; the Pandora caves and the sulphurous cave; amongst the many beautiful beaches, some reachable only via sea, Cala Bellavaia stands out. This is better known as the beach of the “dead horse”, since a horse accidentally fell from the mule track it was following.
The Maiori Exotic Garden and the Botanical Park
The exotic garden, named after its founder Beniamino Cimini, has a terraced area of 3,500 square metres, divided into the exotic gardens themselves, a botanic park, a lemon grove, a vegetable garden, and a rose garden.
There are around 2,000 varieties of palms and cycads, cacti, and other succulent plants from all over the world. The unique Valle dei Fiori rose garden has 30 varieties of rose: it is truly spectacular when they are at the height of flowering.
The Sanctuary of the Avvocata
This steep path leads from the town of Maiori up to the summit of Mount Falesia, 800 metres above sea level, site of the remote Madonna dell'Avvocata Sanctuary, built in 1485. Every year hundreds of the faithful make their way here in procession on Whit Monday. Catch your breath while contemplating the infinite from one of the many panoramic points overlooking the sea. Duration: 7 hours Difficulty: difficult Km: 16 Ironworks Valley This path leads down from the Lattari Mountains towards Amalfi, through forests of ferns and past streams and natural waterfalls. It takes its name from the discovery of the remains of medieval ironworks. The area is also known as the Valley of the Mills, from the watermills that were used to manufacture Amalfi paper. The area is home to a Nature Reserve where the Woodwardia radicans fern still grows, a fern dating back to the last ice age that has survived here due to the particular microclimate. Duration: 3.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Km: 6
Parking in Minori and Maiori
There is paid street parking (marked by blue painted lines) in both Maiori and Minori along the waterfront that costs EUR 3/hour.
Those who arrive in Cetara have the impression of taking a dip in the past, because the charm that you sense in this seaside village at the foot of Mount Falerio, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly priceless.
The bond that unites its 2000 inhabitants to the sea is already perceptible in the name of this town, which presumably derives from "Cetaria", tonnara in Latin or from "cetari" fishermen or big fish traders.
In fact, fish for centuries, has represented not only the main food of the Cetara locals but also a source of livelihood for fishing families and still today the Cetara fleet is one of the most active in the Mediterranean, specializing in tuna and anchovy fishing and preparation and storage. The anchovy of the Cetara gastronomy is obtained from anchovies "Colatura di alici", the traditional recipe dating back to the ancient Romans, Garum, recovered in Middle Ages from some monastic groups of the Amalfi Coast ,that in August, used to preserve the anchovies in salt in wooden barrels, called ”mbuosti”, which, once under salt, they would lose brine liquids which leaked between the cracks of the barrels and was collected, then saved.
Hence the delicious Cetara recipe that is still marketed today and is used in famous recipes such as Cetara Pesto and Spaghetti alla Colatura di anchovies.
The Vice royal Tower
The Vice royal Tower rises majestically on the east side of the beach of Cetara and was built in the 16th century by the Angevins to defend the population from pirate attacks. It currently hosts a Civic Museum with the permanent exhibitions of numerous coastal painters, the so-called "costaioli".
The Church of San Francesco
The 17th century Church of San Francesco, whose dome of the only existing nave was frescoed by the painter Marco Benincasa preserves a representation of Sister Orsola Benincasa, founder of the Order of the Theatine Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, of Cetarian origin.
The Church of San Pietro Apostolo
The Church of San Pietro Apostolo was built in the 9th century to celebrate the expulsion of the Saracens and restored in the 18th century. Very beautiful its majolica dome, the thirteenth-century bell tower and the bell-shaped octagonal cell. Here is an ancient organ and a bilingual plaque (in Latin and Arabic) which commemorates Grandenetto d'Ausilio, the Cetarese protagonist of the liberation of Prince Federico of Aragon, taken prisoner by the barons of Salerno in 1484.
The Church of Santa Maria di Constantinople
Dating from the 19th century, it houses a beautiful statue depicting the gratitude Madonna carried in procession through the streets of the town every year in early June.
Cetara, a seaside village
During the summer, the patronal feast of St. Peter takes place in the seaside village with traditional fireworks on the sea on June 29th.
Every year, at the end of July, there is also a famous cultural-gastronomic event "La Notte delle lampare”, a festival dedicated to the fish symbol of Cetara. A fishing boat, with the big lamp-boats following, engages in a fishing trip, also open to tourists. While on the beach of Cetara there are tasting of anchovy dishes served in various ways and other typical local recipes, and the Vice royal Tower is lit up for the holidays and actors simulate the defence from a Saracen attack.
Ferry service by Travelmar.
Parking in Cetara
There is a large parking area near the port in Cetara that costs EUR 3/hour. When the parking lot fills up, they close the road into town and you can park at the Pastena parking lot in the upper part of town.
Cetara station
Those who arrive in Cetara have the impression of taking a dip in the past, because the charm that you sense in this seaside village at the foot of Mount Falerio, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly priceless.
The bond that unites its 2000 inhabitants to the sea is already perceptible in the name of this town, which presumably derives from "Cetaria", tonnara in Latin or from "cetari" fishermen or big fish traders.
In fact, fish for centuries, has represented not only the main food of the Cetara locals but also a source of livelihood for fishing families and still today the Cetara fleet is one of the most active in the Mediterranean, specializing in tuna and anchovy fishing and preparation and storage. The anchovy of the Cetara gastronomy is obtained from anchovies "Colatura di alici", the traditional recipe dating back to the ancient Romans, Garum, recovered in Middle Ages from some monastic groups of the Amalfi Coast ,that in August, used to preserve the anchovies in salt in wooden barrels, called ”mbuosti”, which, once under salt, they would lose brine liquids which leaked between the cracks of the barrels and was collected, then saved.
Hence the delicious Cetara recipe that is still marketed today and is used in famous recipes such as Cetara Pesto and Spaghetti alla Colatura di anchovies.
The Vice royal Tower
The Vice royal Tower rises majestically on the east side of the beach of Cetara and was built in the 16th century by the Angevins to defend the population from pirate attacks. It currently hosts a Civic Museum with the permanent exhibitions of numerous coastal painters, the so-called "costaioli".
The Church of San Francesco
The 17th century Church of San Francesco, whose dome of the only existing nave was frescoed by the painter Marco Benincasa preserves a representation of Sister Orsola Benincasa, founder of the Order of the Theatine Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, of Cetarian origin.
The Church of San Pietro Apostolo
The Church of San Pietro Apostolo was built in the 9th century to celebrate the expulsion of the Saracens and restored in the 18th century. Very beautiful its majolica dome, the thirteenth-century bell tower and the bell-shaped octagonal cell. Here is an ancient organ and a bilingual plaque (in Latin and Arabic) which commemorates Grandenetto d'Ausilio, the Cetarese protagonist of the liberation of Prince Federico of Aragon, taken prisoner by the barons of Salerno in 1484.
The Church of Santa Maria di Constantinople
Dating from the 19th century, it houses a beautiful statue depicting the gratitude Madonna carried in procession through the streets of the town every year in early June.
Cetara, a seaside village
During the summer, the patronal feast of St. Peter takes place in the seaside village with traditional fireworks on the sea on June 29th.
Every year, at the end of July, there is also a famous cultural-gastronomic event "La Notte delle lampare”, a festival dedicated to the fish symbol of Cetara. A fishing boat, with the big lamp-boats following, engages in a fishing trip, also open to tourists. While on the beach of Cetara there are tasting of anchovy dishes served in various ways and other typical local recipes, and the Vice royal Tower is lit up for the holidays and actors simulate the defence from a Saracen attack.
Ferry service by Travelmar.
Parking in Cetara
There is a large parking area near the port in Cetara that costs EUR 3/hour. When the parking lot fills up, they close the road into town and you can park at the Pastena parking lot in the upper part of town.
The Ruins of Pompeii
The trip from Naples to Pompeii or from Sorrento to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes. Tickets cannot be purchased online, but are available directly at the station.
The archaeological site of Pompeii is closed on Mondays
Hours for Pompeii ruins
April through October: 9am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6pm)
November through March: 9am - 5pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
Closed: 1 January, 25 December
Luggage deposit
Next to the ticket office at the entrance, there is a free baggage check. Bags or backpacks larger than 30x30x15 cm cannot be brought into either Pompeii.
The Ruins of Pompeii
Recommended because:
It's a unique example of a perfectly preserved Roman city with temples, theaters, homes, restaurants, and public buildings.
More sites open to the public and a greater variety of architectures to visit.
You can experience first-hand the majesty of a Roman forum, theater, and amphitheater.
Not recommended if
:
You only have an hour or two, as it takes a significant amount of time and energy to visit.
It's a particularly hot day, as there is little shade.
Visiting Pompeii ruins with Kids
It isn't easy to get around Pompeii ruins with a stroller or pushchair, as the ancient Roman roads that cross the city are not navigable on wheels. Wheelchair users can follow a special marked route with the free map provided at the entrance, and the same itinerary can be followed with a stroller. Regardless, the best way to visit with infants and young children is by using a carrier or backpack. There are a number of Baby Points inside the archaeological park, which are small bungalows marked on the map. You can request keys at the park entrance and use these spaces to change and feed your infant in complete privacy.
Where to Eat
If you have decided to dedicate a full day to Pompeii ruins, the best option for lunch is packing a picnic to eat inside the park. On the park map available at the entrance, you will find a number of picnic areas marked around the ruins. Large bags are not allowed inside, so you will have to pack your food and beverages in small bags or backpacks. Purchase your supplies in Naples or Sorrento, as the snack bars inside the park are expensive.
Top Ten Pompeii Sites
1. Large Theater and Odeon (VIII - 10)
2. Garden of the Fugitives (I- 16)
3. Amphitheater (II – 5)
4. Praedia of Giulia Felice (II – 3)
5. Lupanar (VII - 18)
6. House of the Faun (VI – 1)
7. Villa of the Mysteries (VI – 19)
8. Forum (VII – 6a)
9. Basilica (VIII – 2)
10. Sanctuary of Venus (VIII – 1)
What to see in Pompeii in a single day
Pompeii has ancient origins, almost as Rome. Rich in monuments and squares, Pompeii is the city of the beautiful country – perhaps more than any other – where history lives and it is shown to the enchanted eyes of millions of tourists. Even you have not been able to resist its charm, aren’t you?
Do not be afraid, even if you have little time or you are just passing through on business you can visit Pompeii. Nothing is impossible if you really want, as long as the alarm sounds early in the morning. Try to be in town for 8:00, Pompeii is well connected, arriving there and moving around is quick and easy. But what to see in Pompeii in a single day? You can choose between two options:
Dedicate a full day to the ruins of Pompeii.
Have shopping in the city centre after visiting the Villa of the Mysteries and the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary.
Pompeii ruins
First option, the ruins of Pompeii, here is what to see inside:
Few tips for you: wear comfortable shoes and bring with you sandwich, water, smartphone for photos, sunscreen in summer and umbrella in winter… there is much to see and you have to walk.
The Forum and the Temple of Apollo
From Via Marina you have now the opportunity to see the historical centre of Pompei inside the archaeological site. The Forum is the beating heart of the city, economic ,cultural and religious centre, political Agora of the debates that inflamed the population.
During the second century a.D. the Forum was expanded: the traditional flooring made in tuff was replaced by travertine, widely used today, the square was enriched with numerous workshops and public buildings.
In the middle stands the temple of Apollo, one of the oldest religious buildings of Pompeii. This place is worshiped different gods such as Apollo and Mercury. The statuettes found are now at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
The amphitheatre
It is the oldest stone building ever found, dating back to 80 BC, was the scene of bloody battles between gladiators and has a capacity of 20,000 spectators, you can easily reach it from the hole into Via dell’Abbondanza.
The arena was accessed through a tunnel, the crypt is connected to four inputs. Unlike other Roman amphitheatres the Pompeian one has not underground, at the top are visible the holes used to support the roof of the arena in order to protect the spectators from the sun when it was too hot and from the rain.
Did you know that Pink Floyd played in this timeless place in 1971? They recorded their Live at Pompeii, a concert without an audience, as if to pay homage to the souls of fallen warriors in battle. One of his most exciting in the history of Rock.
I want to give you a little tip: if you have the opportunity to stay until sunset, Via dell’Abbondanza is a very surreal scenery for a walk. It gives you the sensation of being suspended time between dream and reality.
House of the Faun
If you are a lover of ancient history, you should not miss the House of the Faun: it is located not far from the Forum, in Via della Fortuna. This ancient Roman villa occupies inside the archaeological site about 3000 square meters, and it is one of the oldest and majestic city buildings.
Its size suggests that it belonged to an outstanding member of the Roman nobility. It owes its name to the Faun, Roman god of woods and nature: his small bronze statue is located in the atrium at the center of the impluvium.
Surrounded by huge gardens, the hotel is characterized by more entrances. The right door introduces to environments of personal use: bathrooms, stables, baths and kitchen. The door opened to the left instead of sector representation. The floors are covered with mosaics and decorations date back to the Pompeian style.
The center of the house was decorated with a mosaic depicting the victory of Alexander the Great against Darius, king of Persia, currently on display at the museum in Naples. Small curiosity: it is thought that the villa had belonged to the grandson of the tyrant Silla.
The large theatre
Located not far from the House of the Faun and the Sanctuary, the Large Theatre was built in the second century BC .The stairs were realized by exploiting the cavity of the slope. The structure could accommodate about 5,000 spectators, to each one was reserved a number.
The upper tier is divided into seven sectors and is supported by a ring–shaped corridor. The stairway was protected by a wall that supported the awning, a mobile tarp sheltered spectators from the elements. The stage and the set were accompanied by statues and marble. On stage they were performed the famous comedies of Plautus and Terence.
Garden of the fugitives in the Ruins of Pompeii
Sixth wonder to see in Pompeii is the Garden of the fugitives, space dedicated to growing that will preserve forever the moment when time made life eternal: the casts of some inhabitants surprised during the escape from the devastating fury of the eruption. During the excavation works, the bodies of 13 victims of the eruption were found , the volcano’s devastating fury surprised them during their attempted escape to the sea. Thanks to the technique of plaster, leaking today retain expressions, body postures and a piece of history forever. Always with the same technique, today we managed to get even the casts of the roots of much of the vegetation of the area. Thanks to the ash that has covered the rests of the bodies and the vegetation, with passing the time they had a solidification process that has conserved the shape in spite of the decomposition, creating the print of the bodies in the land.
The Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary
The Shrine of Pompeii was founded by Bartolo Longo who has headed the eponymous square as the cathedral. It is one of the major centers of Marian devotion in Italy, on 8 May and the first Sunday of October it hosts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world to celebrate the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii: the prayer written by Bartolo Longo and transmitted from radio and television around the world.
The monument was built between 1876 and 1891 under the direction of Antonio Cua, later replaced by Giovanni Rispoli, it has been expanded several times over the centuries to receive the huge flow of faithful who go still to visit picture of the Virgin.
With regard to the painting I want to tell you an anecdote. It is said that a young woman suffering from a severe form of epilepsy went to the Shrine to ask the Virgin to be healed and it seems that the miracle happened for real, that’s one of the reasons for which the site attracts millions of travelers.
The basilica is a cross with three aisles accompanied by three altars that are joined behind the apse. The nave culminates in a dome 57 meters high.
As a guardian never dozed a few steps from the cathedral stands the bell tower, designed by Aristide and Pio Leonori, impressive in its 5 floors. With a single glance you can see Vesuvius, the ruins and the entire Gulf of Naples.
Villa of the Mysteries
The Villa of the Mysteries is one of the most visited sites of Pompeii, especially for the series of frescoes showing Dionysian mysteries of that we still ignore the real meaning.
Featuring more than seventy rooms finely decorated and painted, many of which were used for dinners and social events. The building is located slightly outside the ancient walls of the city but if you love the mystery and you’re willing to push beyond the boundaries of known this is the place for you.
Getting to Pompeii Ruins from Napoli by Circumvesuviana train
Inside the Station Piazza Garibaldi in Naples down below and take the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento
(must get off at the Pompei Scavi stop) ).Trains depart about every 30 minutes and the trip to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes
The Circumvesuviana of Naples Piazza Garibaldi station is located on the lower level of the station, below the one where the high-speed trains arrive.
The Sorrento trains generally depart from platform 3, to access this binary there are no escalators or elevators. Attention to the message on the display that announce the incoming train to be sure to take the train to Sorrento, or else you risk finding yourself in Sarno!
Here is the schedule for the Circumvesuviana train that runs between Naples and Pompei approximately every half hour.
The schedules published on this page are the official annual schedules, but we strongly suggest contacting the transport companies directly to confirm if specific routes are running.
Note that at this time that all residents and visitors in Italy can only move around in cases of pressing need and with an "autocertificazione" pass.
Getting to Pompeii Ruins from Sorrento by Circumvesuviana train
In Sorrento, the station is located in the center of town opposite Pizza Angelina Lauro and is the only train line between Sorrento and Naples, so you can't get on the wrong train! Trains depart about every 30 minutes and the trip to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes
exit the Pompei Scavi station ( Pompei Scavi ) the Porta Marina Superiore entrance is directly opposite the Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri station along the Circumvesuviana line, and the Porta Marina Inferiore (Piazza Esedra) entrance, where our recommended itinerary begins, is a few meters further down.
Getting to Pompeii Ruins from Positano by sita bus and circumvesuviana train
If you are staying in Positano i, you'll have to travel first to Sorrento to take circumvesuviana train to Pompeii ruins . The Sita bus from Positano will drop you right in front of the Circumvesuviana train station in Sorrento. Trains depart about every 30 minutes
Getting to Pompeii by Car
The highway A3 Pompei Ovest exit leads directly to the archaeological park entrance, and there are a number of parking lots near the entrances.
Pompeii Ruins
The Ruins of Pompeii
The trip from Naples to Pompeii or from Sorrento to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes. Tickets cannot be purchased online, but are available directly at the station.
The archaeological site of Pompeii is closed on Mondays
Hours for Pompeii ruins
April through October: 9am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6pm)
November through March: 9am - 5pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
Closed: 1 January, 25 December
Luggage deposit
Next to the ticket office at the entrance, there is a free baggage check. Bags or backpacks larger than 30x30x15 cm cannot be brought into either Pompeii.
The Ruins of Pompeii
Recommended because:
It's a unique example of a perfectly preserved Roman city with temples, theaters, homes, restaurants, and public buildings.
More sites open to the public and a greater variety of architectures to visit.
You can experience first-hand the majesty of a Roman forum, theater, and amphitheater.
Not recommended if
:
You only have an hour or two, as it takes a significant amount of time and energy to visit.
It's a particularly hot day, as there is little shade.
Visiting Pompeii ruins with Kids
It isn't easy to get around Pompeii ruins with a stroller or pushchair, as the ancient Roman roads that cross the city are not navigable on wheels. Wheelchair users can follow a special marked route with the free map provided at the entrance, and the same itinerary can be followed with a stroller. Regardless, the best way to visit with infants and young children is by using a carrier or backpack. There are a number of Baby Points inside the archaeological park, which are small bungalows marked on the map. You can request keys at the park entrance and use these spaces to change and feed your infant in complete privacy.
Where to Eat
If you have decided to dedicate a full day to Pompeii ruins, the best option for lunch is packing a picnic to eat inside the park. On the park map available at the entrance, you will find a number of picnic areas marked around the ruins. Large bags are not allowed inside, so you will have to pack your food and beverages in small bags or backpacks. Purchase your supplies in Naples or Sorrento, as the snack bars inside the park are expensive.
Top Ten Pompeii Sites
1. Large Theater and Odeon (VIII - 10)
2. Garden of the Fugitives (I- 16)
3. Amphitheater (II – 5)
4. Praedia of Giulia Felice (II – 3)
5. Lupanar (VII - 18)
6. House of the Faun (VI – 1)
7. Villa of the Mysteries (VI – 19)
8. Forum (VII – 6a)
9. Basilica (VIII – 2)
10. Sanctuary of Venus (VIII – 1)
What to see in Pompeii in a single day
Pompeii has ancient origins, almost as Rome. Rich in monuments and squares, Pompeii is the city of the beautiful country – perhaps more than any other – where history lives and it is shown to the enchanted eyes of millions of tourists. Even you have not been able to resist its charm, aren’t you?
Do not be afraid, even if you have little time or you are just passing through on business you can visit Pompeii. Nothing is impossible if you really want, as long as the alarm sounds early in the morning. Try to be in town for 8:00, Pompeii is well connected, arriving there and moving around is quick and easy. But what to see in Pompeii in a single day? You can choose between two options:
Dedicate a full day to the ruins of Pompeii.
Have shopping in the city centre after visiting the Villa of the Mysteries and the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary.
Pompeii ruins
First option, the ruins of Pompeii, here is what to see inside:
Few tips for you: wear comfortable shoes and bring with you sandwich, water, smartphone for photos, sunscreen in summer and umbrella in winter… there is much to see and you have to walk.
The Forum and the Temple of Apollo
From Via Marina you have now the opportunity to see the historical centre of Pompei inside the archaeological site. The Forum is the beating heart of the city, economic ,cultural and religious centre, political Agora of the debates that inflamed the population.
During the second century a.D. the Forum was expanded: the traditional flooring made in tuff was replaced by travertine, widely used today, the square was enriched with numerous workshops and public buildings.
In the middle stands the temple of Apollo, one of the oldest religious buildings of Pompeii. This place is worshiped different gods such as Apollo and Mercury. The statuettes found are now at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
The amphitheatre
It is the oldest stone building ever found, dating back to 80 BC, was the scene of bloody battles between gladiators and has a capacity of 20,000 spectators, you can easily reach it from the hole into Via dell’Abbondanza.
The arena was accessed through a tunnel, the crypt is connected to four inputs. Unlike other Roman amphitheatres the Pompeian one has not underground, at the top are visible the holes used to support the roof of the arena in order to protect the spectators from the sun when it was too hot and from the rain.
Did you know that Pink Floyd played in this timeless place in 1971? They recorded their Live at Pompeii, a concert without an audience, as if to pay homage to the souls of fallen warriors in battle. One of his most exciting in the history of Rock.
I want to give you a little tip: if you have the opportunity to stay until sunset, Via dell’Abbondanza is a very surreal scenery for a walk. It gives you the sensation of being suspended time between dream and reality.
House of the Faun
If you are a lover of ancient history, you should not miss the House of the Faun: it is located not far from the Forum, in Via della Fortuna. This ancient Roman villa occupies inside the archaeological site about 3000 square meters, and it is one of the oldest and majestic city buildings.
Its size suggests that it belonged to an outstanding member of the Roman nobility. It owes its name to the Faun, Roman god of woods and nature: his small bronze statue is located in the atrium at the center of the impluvium.
Surrounded by huge gardens, the hotel is characterized by more entrances. The right door introduces to environments of personal use: bathrooms, stables, baths and kitchen. The door opened to the left instead of sector representation. The floors are covered with mosaics and decorations date back to the Pompeian style.
The center of the house was decorated with a mosaic depicting the victory of Alexander the Great against Darius, king of Persia, currently on display at the museum in Naples. Small curiosity: it is thought that the villa had belonged to the grandson of the tyrant Silla.
The large theatre
Located not far from the House of the Faun and the Sanctuary, the Large Theatre was built in the second century BC .The stairs were realized by exploiting the cavity of the slope. The structure could accommodate about 5,000 spectators, to each one was reserved a number.
The upper tier is divided into seven sectors and is supported by a ring–shaped corridor. The stairway was protected by a wall that supported the awning, a mobile tarp sheltered spectators from the elements. The stage and the set were accompanied by statues and marble. On stage they were performed the famous comedies of Plautus and Terence.
Garden of the fugitives in the Ruins of Pompeii
Sixth wonder to see in Pompeii is the Garden of the fugitives, space dedicated to growing that will preserve forever the moment when time made life eternal: the casts of some inhabitants surprised during the escape from the devastating fury of the eruption. During the excavation works, the bodies of 13 victims of the eruption were found , the volcano’s devastating fury surprised them during their attempted escape to the sea. Thanks to the technique of plaster, leaking today retain expressions, body postures and a piece of history forever. Always with the same technique, today we managed to get even the casts of the roots of much of the vegetation of the area. Thanks to the ash that has covered the rests of the bodies and the vegetation, with passing the time they had a solidification process that has conserved the shape in spite of the decomposition, creating the print of the bodies in the land.
The Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary
The Shrine of Pompeii was founded by Bartolo Longo who has headed the eponymous square as the cathedral. It is one of the major centers of Marian devotion in Italy, on 8 May and the first Sunday of October it hosts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world to celebrate the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii: the prayer written by Bartolo Longo and transmitted from radio and television around the world.
The monument was built between 1876 and 1891 under the direction of Antonio Cua, later replaced by Giovanni Rispoli, it has been expanded several times over the centuries to receive the huge flow of faithful who go still to visit picture of the Virgin.
With regard to the painting I want to tell you an anecdote. It is said that a young woman suffering from a severe form of epilepsy went to the Shrine to ask the Virgin to be healed and it seems that the miracle happened for real, that’s one of the reasons for which the site attracts millions of travelers.
The basilica is a cross with three aisles accompanied by three altars that are joined behind the apse. The nave culminates in a dome 57 meters high.
As a guardian never dozed a few steps from the cathedral stands the bell tower, designed by Aristide and Pio Leonori, impressive in its 5 floors. With a single glance you can see Vesuvius, the ruins and the entire Gulf of Naples.
Villa of the Mysteries
The Villa of the Mysteries is one of the most visited sites of Pompeii, especially for the series of frescoes showing Dionysian mysteries of that we still ignore the real meaning.
Featuring more than seventy rooms finely decorated and painted, many of which were used for dinners and social events. The building is located slightly outside the ancient walls of the city but if you love the mystery and you’re willing to push beyond the boundaries of known this is the place for you.
Getting to Pompeii Ruins from Napoli by Circumvesuviana train
Inside the Station Piazza Garibaldi in Naples down below and take the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento
(must get off at the Pompei Scavi stop) ).Trains depart about every 30 minutes and the trip to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes
The Circumvesuviana of Naples Piazza Garibaldi station is located on the lower level of the station, below the one where the high-speed trains arrive.
The Sorrento trains generally depart from platform 3, to access this binary there are no escalators or elevators. Attention to the message on the display that announce the incoming train to be sure to take the train to Sorrento, or else you risk finding yourself in Sarno!
Here is the schedule for the Circumvesuviana train that runs between Naples and Pompei approximately every half hour.
The schedules published on this page are the official annual schedules, but we strongly suggest contacting the transport companies directly to confirm if specific routes are running.
Note that at this time that all residents and visitors in Italy can only move around in cases of pressing need and with an "autocertificazione" pass.
Getting to Pompeii Ruins from Sorrento by Circumvesuviana train
In Sorrento, the station is located in the center of town opposite Pizza Angelina Lauro and is the only train line between Sorrento and Naples, so you can't get on the wrong train! Trains depart about every 30 minutes and the trip to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes
exit the Pompei Scavi station ( Pompei Scavi ) the Porta Marina Superiore entrance is directly opposite the Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri station along the Circumvesuviana line, and the Porta Marina Inferiore (Piazza Esedra) entrance, where our recommended itinerary begins, is a few meters further down.
Getting to Pompeii Ruins from Positano by sita bus and circumvesuviana train
If you are staying in Positano i, you'll have to travel first to Sorrento to take circumvesuviana train to Pompeii ruins . The Sita bus from Positano will drop you right in front of the Circumvesuviana train station in Sorrento. Trains depart about every 30 minutes
Getting to Pompeii by Car
The highway A3 Pompei Ovest exit leads directly to the archaeological park entrance, and there are a number of parking lots near the entrances.
Hours for Herculaneum ruins
April through October: 9am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6pm)
November through March: 9am - 5pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
Closed: 1 January, 25 December
Do not purchase tours or tickets from street vendors who may approach you at the Circumvesuviana train station!
Herculaneum ruins daily ticket: Full price EUR 13; discounted EUR 2
Mastercard and Visa are accepted
Discounted tickets
Entrance is free to all EU citizens under 18.
EU citizens under 24 have a special discount.
Luggage deposit
Next to the ticket office at the entrance, there is a free baggage check. Bags or backpacks larger than 30x30x15 cm cannot be brought into either Herculaneum
The biggest difference
between Pompeii and Herculaneum is size: the ruins of Pompeii cover about 44 square hectaures, while Herculaneum covers just 4.
Pompeii was an important city and trade center, while Herculaneum was a small resort town without the large public buildings (forum, amphitheater, theaters, gym) found in Pompeii.
However, Herculaneum is in a much better state of preservation due to the deep layer of ash and dust that covered the site, filling the buildings without damaging them. Pompeii was heavily battered by falling rocks and hot air that knocked down upper floors of buildings and incinerated wood, both of which are still intact at Herculaneum.
All things considered, if you only have time to see one site, choose Pompeii. Herculaneum is a good alternative if you don't want to do too much walking or if the temperatures are particularly scorching, as it has more shade than Pompeii.
We do not recommend visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day, as it is simply too tiring.
Where to Eat
There are no picnic areas or restaurants/cafés inside the Herculaneum Archaeological Park. Before entering, there is a small snack bar next to the book shop where you can purchase beverages and snacks.
To eat nearby, you can walk to a number of restaurants and cafés in the immediate area for either a sit-down meal or take-away.
Top Herculaneum Sites
1. Men's Baths (26)
2. Hall of the Augustals (24)
3. Samnite House (31)
4. House of the Wooden Partition (36)
5. House of Relief of Telephus (7)
6. Fornici (1)
Getting to Herculaneum ruins
The easiest way to reach both Pompeii and Herculaneum is the Circumvesuviana train that runs between Naples and Sorrento.
Getting to the Ruins from the Circumvesuviana Station
Herculaneum
If you are heading to the ruins at Herculaneum, exit the Ercolano Scavi station and walk along Via 4 Novembre for about 5 minutes to the entrance to the ruins.
Getting to Herculaneum by Car
Getting to Herculaneum by car is a bit more complicated, as you have to navigate the traffic through the center of the modern town. Once near the entrance to the archaeological ruins, there are a number of parking lots.
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Ercolano Scavi station
Hours for Herculaneum ruins
April through October: 9am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6pm)
November through March: 9am - 5pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
Closed: 1 January, 25 December
Do not purchase tours or tickets from street vendors who may approach you at the Circumvesuviana train station!
Herculaneum ruins daily ticket: Full price EUR 13; discounted EUR 2
Mastercard and Visa are accepted
Discounted tickets
Entrance is free to all EU citizens under 18.
EU citizens under 24 have a special discount.
Luggage deposit
Next to the ticket office at the entrance, there is a free baggage check. Bags or backpacks larger than 30x30x15 cm cannot be brought into either Herculaneum
The biggest difference
between Pompeii and Herculaneum is size: the ruins of Pompeii cover about 44 square hectaures, while Herculaneum covers just 4.
Pompeii was an important city and trade center, while Herculaneum was a small resort town without the large public buildings (forum, amphitheater, theaters, gym) found in Pompeii.
However, Herculaneum is in a much better state of preservation due to the deep layer of ash and dust that covered the site, filling the buildings without damaging them. Pompeii was heavily battered by falling rocks and hot air that knocked down upper floors of buildings and incinerated wood, both of which are still intact at Herculaneum.
All things considered, if you only have time to see one site, choose Pompeii. Herculaneum is a good alternative if you don't want to do too much walking or if the temperatures are particularly scorching, as it has more shade than Pompeii.
We do not recommend visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day, as it is simply too tiring.
Where to Eat
There are no picnic areas or restaurants/cafés inside the Herculaneum Archaeological Park. Before entering, there is a small snack bar next to the book shop where you can purchase beverages and snacks.
To eat nearby, you can walk to a number of restaurants and cafés in the immediate area for either a sit-down meal or take-away.
Top Herculaneum Sites
1. Men's Baths (26)
2. Hall of the Augustals (24)
3. Samnite House (31)
4. House of the Wooden Partition (36)
5. House of Relief of Telephus (7)
6. Fornici (1)
Getting to Herculaneum ruins
The easiest way to reach both Pompeii and Herculaneum is the Circumvesuviana train that runs between Naples and Sorrento.
Getting to the Ruins from the Circumvesuviana Station
Herculaneum
If you are heading to the ruins at Herculaneum, exit the Ercolano Scavi station and walk along Via 4 Novembre for about 5 minutes to the entrance to the ruins.
Getting to Herculaneum by Car
Getting to Herculaneum by car is a bit more complicated, as you have to navigate the traffic through the center of the modern town. Once near the entrance to the archaeological ruins, there are a number of parking lots.
Orientation to Naples -Naples is set deep inside the large,curving Bay of Naples,with Mount Vesuvius looming just five miles away.Although Naples is a sprawling city,its fairly compac core contains the most interesting sights.The tourist's Naples is a trianglewith its points at the Centrale train station in the eas ,the Archaeological Musem to the west,and the Piazza Plebiscito( with the Royal Palace)nd the port to the south.Steep hills rise above this historic core,including San Martino,capped whit a mighty fortress.
Tourist Information Central Naples -Just grab a map and browse the brochures.There are TIs in the Centrale train station (daily 9:00-18:00,near track 23,operated by a private agency,tel.081-268 779);by the entrance to the Galleria Umberto I shopping mall,across from Teatro di San Carlo( Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00,Sun 9:00-13:00,tel.081-402-394;and along Spaccanapoli,across from Church of Gesu' Nuovo
Arrivals in Naples By Train -There are several Naples train stations,but all trais coming into town stop at either Napoli Centrale or Garibaldi.Central is the slick,modern main station
It has a small TI ( near track 23),an ATM (at Banco di Napoli near track24),a bookstore ( La Feltrinelli,near track 24),and baggage check (deposito bagagli,near track 5).Pay WCs are down the stairsacross from track 13.Shops and eateriesare concentrated in the underground level.
Archaeological Museum -
Naples' Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico) ,worth offers the best possible peek at the art decorations of Pompei and Herculaneum,the two ancient burgs that were buried in ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in
A.D.79.
For loves of antiquity,this museum alone makes Naples a worthwhile stop.When Pompei was excavated in the late 1700s,Naples' Bourbon king bellowed,Bring me the best of what you find.The finest art and artifacts ended up here,and today,the ancient sites themselves are impressive.
Cost and Hours: euro 8,sometimes more for temporary exhibits,free first Sun of the month,Wed-Mond 9:00-19:30,closed Tue.Early and temporary closures are noted on a board near the ticket office.
In July and August,expect many rooms to be closed due tolack of staff.
Getting There -
To take the Metro ( Metropolitana)from Centrale Station,follow the signs to the Garibaldi subway station (down the stairs in front of track 13 ).Buy a single transit ticket at thje newsstand or a tobacco shop ( unless you're getting a pass ),and validate it in the small yellow boxes near the escalator going down to the tracks.You're looking for line 2 (Linea 2 ) trains heading in the directions of Pozzuoli (generally depart from track 4).Ride one stop to Cavour .Walk five minutesd uphill through the park along the busy steet.Look for a grand old red building located up a flight of stairs at the top of the block.
If taking the Metro back to Centrale Station,it's faster to catch a train in the Cavour station,rather than at the connected Museo stop ( which is on a different line). Euo 12 for a taxi from the train station to the museum. Informatin:The shop sells a worthwhile National Archaeological Museum of Naples guidebook foe euro 12 Baggage Check:Bag check is obbligatory and free Photography:Photos are allowed without a flash Eating:The museum has no cafe',but vending machines sell drinks and snacks at reasonable prices.There are several good places to grab a meal within a few blocks. Overview:Entering the museum stand at the base of the grand staircase.
To your right,on the groung floor,are the larger-thsan -life statues of the Farnese Collectioin,starring the Toro Farnese and the Farnese Hercules.Up the stairs of the mezzanine level are mosaics and frescoes ftrom Pompei,including the Secret Room of erotic art.On the top floor are more frescoes,a scale model of Pompei,and bronze statues fro m Herculaneum.WCs are behind the staircase
From the base of the grand staircase,turn right through the door marked Collezione Farnese and head to the far end-walking through a rich collection of idealistic and realistic ancieent portrait busts -to reach the farthest room Sala XIII
Naples Walk
From the Archaeological Museum to Piazza Bellini and Piazza Dante.The first two parts of this walk are a mostly straight one-mile ramble down a fine boiuldevard (with a few colorful detours) to the waterfront at Piazza Plebiscito.Your starting point is the Archaeological Museum
( at the top of Piazza Cavour,Metro:Cavour or Museo.
As you stroll,remember that here in Naples,red traffic lights are considered decorations.watch out crossing the street.From the door of the Archaeological Museum,cross the street,veer rightand enter the fancy mall.Galleria Principe di Napoli.This was named for the first male child of the royal Savoia family,the Prince of Naples.Walk directly through it,enjoying this fine shopping gallery from the late 19th century,similar to those popular in Paris and London.Leaving the gallery trhrough the opposite end,walk one block downhill.
At via Conte di Ruvo,head left,passing the fine Bellini Theater.After one block,turn right on via Costantinopoli,continuing directly downhill to Piazza Bellini.
As you walk ,look up to enjoy architecture built in the late 19th century,when Naples was the last stop on Romantic Age travelers' Grand Tour of Europe.
Piazza Bellini
Walking between columns of two grand churches,,suddenly you're in neighborhood Napoli.A statue of Sicilian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini, who worked in Naples in the early 1800s,marks the center of the park.
At the downhill ends of the square ,peer down into the sunken area to see the ruined Greek walls:tuff blocks without mortar.
Walk 30 yards downhill ,stop at the horsshoe-shaped Port'Alba gate (on the right).Spin slowly 360 degrees and take in the scene.
Piazza Dante
This square is marked by a statue of Dante,the medieval poet.Old Dante looks out over an urban area that was once grand,then chaotic,and is now slowly becoming grand again.Across the street,Caffe' Messico is an institution Known for its espresso,which is served already sweetened ask for senza zucchero if you don't want sugar( pay first,then take receipt to the counter and hand it over). Most Italians agree that Neapolitan coffee is the best anywhere.Walk downhill on...Via Toledo.
Via Toledo
the long,straight street heading downhill from Piazza Dante in Naples'principal shopping drag.
It originated as a military road build under Spanish rule (hence de name) in the 16th century.Via Toledo skirted the old town wall to connect the Spanish military headquarters ( now the museum where you started this walk).Continue straight on Via Toledo.About three blocks below piazza Dante and a block past Piazza Sette Settembre ,you wi'll come to Via Maddaloni,which marks the start of the long ,straight,narrow street nickamed...Spaccanapoli.
Spaccanapoli
Before crossing the street-whose name translates as split Naples-look left (toward the train station).Then look right( to see San Martino hill rising steeply above the center).Since ancient time ,this thin street has bisected the city.
It changes names several times:Via Maddaloni (as it's called here),Via B.Croce,Via S.Biagio dei Librai,and Via Vicaria Vecchia.If you want to abbreviate this walk goes ahead to described next
Monumental Naples ( Via Toledo,the Spanish Quarter,and Piazza del Plebiscito)
We'll detour off Via Toledo for Just a couple of blocks(rejoining it later).At the Spaccanapoli intersection,go right (toward the church facade on the hill ,up Via Pasquale Scura).After about 100 yards, you hit a busy intersection.Stop.You're on one of Naples' most colorful open-air market streets..Pignasecca
Via Pignasecca Market
, Snoop around from here if you are so inclined.Then,turn left down Via Pignasecca and stroll this colorful strips.Youìll pass meat and fish stalls ,produce stands,street food vendors,and much more.This is a taste of Naples'famous Spanish Quarter,which we'll experience more of later in this walk.Via Pignasecca meets back up with Via Toledo at the square called Piazza Carita'
Piazza Carita'
This square ,built for an official visit by Hitler to Mussolini in 1938, is full of stern,straight,obedient lines.From Piazza Caritacontinue south down Via Toledo for a few blocks,looking to your left ,Fascist Architecture (Bank)'You can't miss the two big ,blocky bank buildings.
Spanish Quarter
This is a classic world of basso (low) living.The streets which were laid out in the 16th century for the Spanish military barracks outside the city walls are unbelievably narrow(and cool in summer),and the buildings rise five stories high..In such tight quarters,life flirting,fighting,playing,and loving happens in the road,his is the cliche' of life in Naplesas shown in so many movies.The Spanish Quarter is Naples at its most characterustic.The shopkeepers are friendly,and the mopeds are bold (watch out).Concerned locals wil tug on their lower eyelids,warning you to be wary.Hungry?Pop into a grocry shop and ask the clerk to make you hois best prosciutto-and-mozzarella sandwich( the price should be around euro 4).Return to Via Toledo and work your way down.Near the bottom of the street,on the right at # 275,is Pintauro,a takeaway bakery famous foe its sfogliatelle.these classic ,ricotta-filledNeapolitan pastries are often served warm from the oven and make a tasty euro 2 treat.Just beyond on the right,notice the station for the Centrale funicular.If you have extra time and enjoy city views,this can take you sweat-freeup to the top San Martino,the hill with a fortress and a monastery/museum looming over town..Across the street is the impressive Galleria Umberto I but don't go in now,as you will see it in a minute from the other side.For now,just keep heading down the main drag and through the smaller Piazza Trieste e Trento to the immense... Piazza del Plebiscito
Piazza del Plebiscito
This square celebrates the 1861 vote ( Plebiscito,Plebiscite) in which Naples chose to join Italy.Dominating the top of the square is the church of San Francesco di Paola,with its Pantheon -insipred dome and broad,arcing colonnades..If it's open,step inside to ogle the vast interior a Neoclessical re creation
Royal Palace( Palazzo Reale).
Having housed Spanish,French,and even Italian royalty,this building displays statues of nall those who stayed here.Continue 50 yards past of the Royal Palace ( toward the ttrees ) to enjoy a Fine Harbor View.While boats busily serve Capri and Sorrento,Mount Vesuvius smolders ominously in the distance.Look back to see the vast Bourbon red palace its color inspired by Pompei.The hilltopabove Piazza del Plebiscito is San Martino,with its Carthusian monastery-turned museum and Castle of St.Elmo (remember,the Centrale funicular to the top is just across the square and up Via Toledo).The promenade you're on continues to Naples'romantic harborfront the fisherman quarter (Borgo Marinaroi) a fortified island connected tomthe mainland by a stout causeway,with its fanciful ancient Castel dell'Ovo( Egg Castle) and trendy harborside restaurants.Farther along thr harborfront stretches the Lungomare promenade and Santa Lucia district.( The long harborfront promenade,Via Francesco Caracciolo,is a delightful people watching scene on balmy night ).
Gran Caffe' Gambrinus
This coffee house,facing the piazza,,takes ytou back to the elegance of 1860.
It's a classic place to sample a crispy sfogliatella pastry,or perhaps the mushroom shaped,rumsoaked bread like cakes called baba',which come in a huge variety.Stand at the bar (banco) pay double to sit (tavola)or just wander around as you imagine the cafe' buzzing with the ritzy intellectuals,journalist,and artsy bohemian types who munched an baba' here during Naples' 19th- century heyday.( daily 7:00 -24:00,Piazza del Plebiscito1,
Teatro di San Carlo
Built in 1737 ,41 years before Milan's La Scala,this is Europe's oldest opera house and Italy's second -most respected(after La Scala)The theater burned down in 1816,and was rebuilt within the year.Beyond Teatro di San Carlo and the Royal Palace is the huge,harborfront Castel Nuovo,which houses governament bureaucrats and the Civic Museum.Cross the street fro Teatro di San Carlo and go through the tall yellow arch into the Victorian iron and glass of the 100-year old shoping mall,Galleria Umberto I
.It was built in 1892 to reinvigorate the district after a devastating cholera epidemic occurred here.Gawk up,then walk left to bring you back out on Via Toledo.This walk,double back up Via Toledo to Piazza Carita'veering right( just above the first big fascist -sryle building we saw earlier).On Via Morgantini through Piazza Monteoliveto.Cross the busy street,then angle up Calata Trinita' Magggiore To the fancy column at the top of the hill.(To avoid the backtracking and uphill walk,catch a euro 10 taxi to the Church of Gesu' Nuovo.
Piazza Gesu' Nuovo
This square is marked by a towering 18th-century Baroque monument.The Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, located on the lower decumano, is the symbolic square of the historic center of Naples. Entirely pedestrian, it is dominated by the imposing marble obelisk of the Immaculate and is enclosed by Church of the Gesù Nuovo, from the monastery of Santa Chiara and from historic noble palaces such as, for example, Palazzo Pandola, the Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone, the Palazzo Professa (current high school "Eleonora Pimentel Fonseca") and the building of the Congregations (current "Genovesi" high school).After touring the churches,continue alon the main drag.Since this is a university district, you'll see lots of students and bookstores.This neighborhood is also famously superstitious.
Look for incense-burning women with carts full of good -lucky charms for sale.Farther down Spaccanapoli passing Palazzo Venezia,the embassy of Venice to Naples when both were independent powers -you'll see the next square.Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
This square is marked by an ornate 17th-century monument built to thank God foe ending the plague.From this square ,detour left along the right side of the castle-like church,then follow yellow signs,taking the first right and ewalking one block to the remarkable Cappella San Severo.This Baroque chapel is well worth visiting.After touring the chapel,return to Via B.Croce turn left and continue your cultural scavenger hunt..At the intersection of Via Nilo ,find the Statue of the Nile(on the left):A reminder of the multiethnic makeup of Greek Neapolis
Cappella Sansevero
Timetables
Every day: 09.00-19.00
Last admission allowed up to 30 min. before closing. Ticket 8,00 € uro FAI members: 6.00 € uro Children from 10 to 25 years: 5,00 € uro Children up to 9 years: free
This small chapel is a Baroque explosion mourning the body of Christ,who lies on a soft piòllow under an incredibly realistic veil.
It's also the personal chapel of Raimondo de Sangro,an eccentric Freemason,containing his tomb and tombs of his family.
no photos,Via De Sanctis 19,tel.081-551-8470
Good English Eexplanations are posted throughours;when,you buy your ticketpick up the free floor plain which identifies each of the statues lining the nave.
Visiting the Chapel:Study the incredible Veiled Christ in the center.Carved out of marble ,it's like no other statue I've seen ( by Giiuseppe Howdeedoodat Sammartino,1753 ).The Christian message
( Jesus died for our salvation) is accompanied by a Freemason message (the veil rapresents how the body and egoare obstacles to real spiritual freedom).
Where is the monument of Maradona in Naples?
The monument to the Pibe de Oro was placed in front of the gates of the Fuorigrotta sports ( stadio Diego Armando Maradona ) facility during an initiative organized by the Municipality of Naples to remember Maradona exactly one year after his death.
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Where is the mural of Maradona in Naples?
In Naples, 700 meters from Piazza del Plebiscito, in Via Emanuele de Deo, the gigantic mural in honor of the footballer Diego Armando Maradona who led the Napoli team to victory in various football events.
Where is the Maradona chapel in Naples?
Quartirei Spagnoli -via Emanuele De Deo, not far from the Murales dedicated to the Pibe de Oro
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Orientation to Naples -Naples is set deep inside the large,curving Bay of Naples,with Mount Vesuvius looming just five miles away.Although Naples is a sprawling city,its fairly compac core contains the most interesting sights.The tourist's Naples is a trianglewith its points at the Centrale train station in the eas ,the Archaeological Musem to the west,and the Piazza Plebiscito( with the Royal Palace)nd the port to the south.Steep hills rise above this historic core,including San Martino,capped whit a mighty fortress.
Tourist Information Central Naples -Just grab a map and browse the brochures.There are TIs in the Centrale train station (daily 9:00-18:00,near track 23,operated by a private agency,tel.081-268 779);by the entrance to the Galleria Umberto I shopping mall,across from Teatro di San Carlo( Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00,Sun 9:00-13:00,tel.081-402-394;and along Spaccanapoli,across from Church of Gesu' Nuovo
Arrivals in Naples By Train -There are several Naples train stations,but all trais coming into town stop at either Napoli Centrale or Garibaldi.Central is the slick,modern main station
It has a small TI ( near track 23),an ATM (at Banco di Napoli near track24),a bookstore ( La Feltrinelli,near track 24),and baggage check (deposito bagagli,near track 5).Pay WCs are down the stairsacross from track 13.Shops and eateriesare concentrated in the underground level.
Archaeological Museum -
Naples' Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico) ,worth offers the best possible peek at the art decorations of Pompei and Herculaneum,the two ancient burgs that were buried in ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in
A.D.79.
For loves of antiquity,this museum alone makes Naples a worthwhile stop.When Pompei was excavated in the late 1700s,Naples' Bourbon king bellowed,Bring me the best of what you find.The finest art and artifacts ended up here,and today,the ancient sites themselves are impressive.
Cost and Hours: euro 8,sometimes more for temporary exhibits,free first Sun of the month,Wed-Mond 9:00-19:30,closed Tue.Early and temporary closures are noted on a board near the ticket office.
In July and August,expect many rooms to be closed due tolack of staff.
Getting There -
To take the Metro ( Metropolitana)from Centrale Station,follow the signs to the Garibaldi subway station (down the stairs in front of track 13 ).Buy a single transit ticket at thje newsstand or a tobacco shop ( unless you're getting a pass ),and validate it in the small yellow boxes near the escalator going down to the tracks.You're looking for line 2 (Linea 2 ) trains heading in the directions of Pozzuoli (generally depart from track 4).Ride one stop to Cavour .Walk five minutesd uphill through the park along the busy steet.Look for a grand old red building located up a flight of stairs at the top of the block.
If taking the Metro back to Centrale Station,it's faster to catch a train in the Cavour station,rather than at the connected Museo stop ( which is on a different line). Euo 12 for a taxi from the train station to the museum. Informatin:The shop sells a worthwhile National Archaeological Museum of Naples guidebook foe euro 12 Baggage Check:Bag check is obbligatory and free Photography:Photos are allowed without a flash Eating:The museum has no cafe',but vending machines sell drinks and snacks at reasonable prices.There are several good places to grab a meal within a few blocks. Overview:Entering the museum stand at the base of the grand staircase.
To your right,on the groung floor,are the larger-thsan -life statues of the Farnese Collectioin,starring the Toro Farnese and the Farnese Hercules.Up the stairs of the mezzanine level are mosaics and frescoes ftrom Pompei,including the Secret Room of erotic art.On the top floor are more frescoes,a scale model of Pompei,and bronze statues fro m Herculaneum.WCs are behind the staircase
From the base of the grand staircase,turn right through the door marked Collezione Farnese and head to the far end-walking through a rich collection of idealistic and realistic ancieent portrait busts -to reach the farthest room Sala XIII
Naples Walk
From the Archaeological Museum to Piazza Bellini and Piazza Dante.The first two parts of this walk are a mostly straight one-mile ramble down a fine boiuldevard (with a few colorful detours) to the waterfront at Piazza Plebiscito.Your starting point is the Archaeological Museum
( at the top of Piazza Cavour,Metro:Cavour or Museo.
As you stroll,remember that here in Naples,red traffic lights are considered decorations.watch out crossing the street.From the door of the Archaeological Museum,cross the street,veer rightand enter the fancy mall.Galleria Principe di Napoli.This was named for the first male child of the royal Savoia family,the Prince of Naples.Walk directly through it,enjoying this fine shopping gallery from the late 19th century,similar to those popular in Paris and London.Leaving the gallery trhrough the opposite end,walk one block downhill.
At via Conte di Ruvo,head left,passing the fine Bellini Theater.After one block,turn right on via Costantinopoli,continuing directly downhill to Piazza Bellini.
As you walk ,look up to enjoy architecture built in the late 19th century,when Naples was the last stop on Romantic Age travelers' Grand Tour of Europe.
Piazza Bellini
Walking between columns of two grand churches,,suddenly you're in neighborhood Napoli.A statue of Sicilian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini, who worked in Naples in the early 1800s,marks the center of the park.
At the downhill ends of the square ,peer down into the sunken area to see the ruined Greek walls:tuff blocks without mortar.
Walk 30 yards downhill ,stop at the horsshoe-shaped Port'Alba gate (on the right).Spin slowly 360 degrees and take in the scene.
Piazza Dante
This square is marked by a statue of Dante,the medieval poet.Old Dante looks out over an urban area that was once grand,then chaotic,and is now slowly becoming grand again.Across the street,Caffe' Messico is an institution Known for its espresso,which is served already sweetened ask for senza zucchero if you don't want sugar( pay first,then take receipt to the counter and hand it over). Most Italians agree that Neapolitan coffee is the best anywhere.Walk downhill on...Via Toledo.
Via Toledo
the long,straight street heading downhill from Piazza Dante in Naples'principal shopping drag.
It originated as a military road build under Spanish rule (hence de name) in the 16th century.Via Toledo skirted the old town wall to connect the Spanish military headquarters ( now the museum where you started this walk).Continue straight on Via Toledo.About three blocks below piazza Dante and a block past Piazza Sette Settembre ,you wi'll come to Via Maddaloni,which marks the start of the long ,straight,narrow street nickamed...Spaccanapoli.
Spaccanapoli
Before crossing the street-whose name translates as split Naples-look left (toward the train station).Then look right( to see San Martino hill rising steeply above the center).Since ancient time ,this thin street has bisected the city.
It changes names several times:Via Maddaloni (as it's called here),Via B.Croce,Via S.Biagio dei Librai,and Via Vicaria Vecchia.If you want to abbreviate this walk goes ahead to described next
Monumental Naples ( Via Toledo,the Spanish Quarter,and Piazza del Plebiscito)
We'll detour off Via Toledo for Just a couple of blocks(rejoining it later).At the Spaccanapoli intersection,go right (toward the church facade on the hill ,up Via Pasquale Scura).After about 100 yards, you hit a busy intersection.Stop.You're on one of Naples' most colorful open-air market streets..Pignasecca
Via Pignasecca Market
, Snoop around from here if you are so inclined.Then,turn left down Via Pignasecca and stroll this colorful strips.Youìll pass meat and fish stalls ,produce stands,street food vendors,and much more.This is a taste of Naples'famous Spanish Quarter,which we'll experience more of later in this walk.Via Pignasecca meets back up with Via Toledo at the square called Piazza Carita'
Piazza Carita'
This square ,built for an official visit by Hitler to Mussolini in 1938, is full of stern,straight,obedient lines.From Piazza Caritacontinue south down Via Toledo for a few blocks,looking to your left ,Fascist Architecture (Bank)'You can't miss the two big ,blocky bank buildings.
Spanish Quarter
This is a classic world of basso (low) living.The streets which were laid out in the 16th century for the Spanish military barracks outside the city walls are unbelievably narrow(and cool in summer),and the buildings rise five stories high..In such tight quarters,life flirting,fighting,playing,and loving happens in the road,his is the cliche' of life in Naplesas shown in so many movies.The Spanish Quarter is Naples at its most characterustic.The shopkeepers are friendly,and the mopeds are bold (watch out).Concerned locals wil tug on their lower eyelids,warning you to be wary.Hungry?Pop into a grocry shop and ask the clerk to make you hois best prosciutto-and-mozzarella sandwich( the price should be around euro 4).Return to Via Toledo and work your way down.Near the bottom of the street,on the right at # 275,is Pintauro,a takeaway bakery famous foe its sfogliatelle.these classic ,ricotta-filledNeapolitan pastries are often served warm from the oven and make a tasty euro 2 treat.Just beyond on the right,notice the station for the Centrale funicular.If you have extra time and enjoy city views,this can take you sweat-freeup to the top San Martino,the hill with a fortress and a monastery/museum looming over town..Across the street is the impressive Galleria Umberto I but don't go in now,as you will see it in a minute from the other side.For now,just keep heading down the main drag and through the smaller Piazza Trieste e Trento to the immense... Piazza del Plebiscito
Piazza del Plebiscito
This square celebrates the 1861 vote ( Plebiscito,Plebiscite) in which Naples chose to join Italy.Dominating the top of the square is the church of San Francesco di Paola,with its Pantheon -insipred dome and broad,arcing colonnades..If it's open,step inside to ogle the vast interior a Neoclessical re creation
Royal Palace( Palazzo Reale).
Having housed Spanish,French,and even Italian royalty,this building displays statues of nall those who stayed here.Continue 50 yards past of the Royal Palace ( toward the ttrees ) to enjoy a Fine Harbor View.While boats busily serve Capri and Sorrento,Mount Vesuvius smolders ominously in the distance.Look back to see the vast Bourbon red palace its color inspired by Pompei.The hilltopabove Piazza del Plebiscito is San Martino,with its Carthusian monastery-turned museum and Castle of St.Elmo (remember,the Centrale funicular to the top is just across the square and up Via Toledo).The promenade you're on continues to Naples'romantic harborfront the fisherman quarter (Borgo Marinaroi) a fortified island connected tomthe mainland by a stout causeway,with its fanciful ancient Castel dell'Ovo( Egg Castle) and trendy harborside restaurants.Farther along thr harborfront stretches the Lungomare promenade and Santa Lucia district.( The long harborfront promenade,Via Francesco Caracciolo,is a delightful people watching scene on balmy night ).
Gran Caffe' Gambrinus
This coffee house,facing the piazza,,takes ytou back to the elegance of 1860.
It's a classic place to sample a crispy sfogliatella pastry,or perhaps the mushroom shaped,rumsoaked bread like cakes called baba',which come in a huge variety.Stand at the bar (banco) pay double to sit (tavola)or just wander around as you imagine the cafe' buzzing with the ritzy intellectuals,journalist,and artsy bohemian types who munched an baba' here during Naples' 19th- century heyday.( daily 7:00 -24:00,Piazza del Plebiscito1,
Teatro di San Carlo
Built in 1737 ,41 years before Milan's La Scala,this is Europe's oldest opera house and Italy's second -most respected(after La Scala)The theater burned down in 1816,and was rebuilt within the year.Beyond Teatro di San Carlo and the Royal Palace is the huge,harborfront Castel Nuovo,which houses governament bureaucrats and the Civic Museum.Cross the street fro Teatro di San Carlo and go through the tall yellow arch into the Victorian iron and glass of the 100-year old shoping mall,Galleria Umberto I
.It was built in 1892 to reinvigorate the district after a devastating cholera epidemic occurred here.Gawk up,then walk left to bring you back out on Via Toledo.This walk,double back up Via Toledo to Piazza Carita'veering right( just above the first big fascist -sryle building we saw earlier).On Via Morgantini through Piazza Monteoliveto.Cross the busy street,then angle up Calata Trinita' Magggiore To the fancy column at the top of the hill.(To avoid the backtracking and uphill walk,catch a euro 10 taxi to the Church of Gesu' Nuovo.
Piazza Gesu' Nuovo
This square is marked by a towering 18th-century Baroque monument.The Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, located on the lower decumano, is the symbolic square of the historic center of Naples. Entirely pedestrian, it is dominated by the imposing marble obelisk of the Immaculate and is enclosed by Church of the Gesù Nuovo, from the monastery of Santa Chiara and from historic noble palaces such as, for example, Palazzo Pandola, the Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone, the Palazzo Professa (current high school "Eleonora Pimentel Fonseca") and the building of the Congregations (current "Genovesi" high school).After touring the churches,continue alon the main drag.Since this is a university district, you'll see lots of students and bookstores.This neighborhood is also famously superstitious.
Look for incense-burning women with carts full of good -lucky charms for sale.Farther down Spaccanapoli passing Palazzo Venezia,the embassy of Venice to Naples when both were independent powers -you'll see the next square.Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
This square is marked by an ornate 17th-century monument built to thank God foe ending the plague.From this square ,detour left along the right side of the castle-like church,then follow yellow signs,taking the first right and ewalking one block to the remarkable Cappella San Severo.This Baroque chapel is well worth visiting.After touring the chapel,return to Via B.Croce turn left and continue your cultural scavenger hunt..At the intersection of Via Nilo ,find the Statue of the Nile(on the left):A reminder of the multiethnic makeup of Greek Neapolis
Cappella Sansevero
Timetables
Every day: 09.00-19.00
Last admission allowed up to 30 min. before closing. Ticket 8,00 € uro FAI members: 6.00 € uro Children from 10 to 25 years: 5,00 € uro Children up to 9 years: free
This small chapel is a Baroque explosion mourning the body of Christ,who lies on a soft piòllow under an incredibly realistic veil.
It's also the personal chapel of Raimondo de Sangro,an eccentric Freemason,containing his tomb and tombs of his family.
no photos,Via De Sanctis 19,tel.081-551-8470
Good English Eexplanations are posted throughours;when,you buy your ticketpick up the free floor plain which identifies each of the statues lining the nave.
Visiting the Chapel:Study the incredible Veiled Christ in the center.Carved out of marble ,it's like no other statue I've seen ( by Giiuseppe Howdeedoodat Sammartino,1753 ).The Christian message
( Jesus died for our salvation) is accompanied by a Freemason message (the veil rapresents how the body and egoare obstacles to real spiritual freedom).
Where is the monument of Maradona in Naples?
The monument to the Pibe de Oro was placed in front of the gates of the Fuorigrotta sports ( stadio Diego Armando Maradona ) facility during an initiative organized by the Municipality of Naples to remember Maradona exactly one year after his death.
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Where is the mural of Maradona in Naples?
In Naples, 700 meters from Piazza del Plebiscito, in Via Emanuele de Deo, the gigantic mural in honor of the footballer Diego Armando Maradona who led the Napoli team to victory in various football events.
Where is the Maradona chapel in Naples?
Quartirei Spagnoli -via Emanuele De Deo, not far from the Murales dedicated to the Pibe de Oro
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Capri was made famous as the vacation hideaway of Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius.
In the 19th century,it was the haunt of Romantic Age aistocrats on their Grand Tour of Europe.Later it was briefly a refuge for Europe's artsy gay community:Oscar Wilde,D.H. Lawrence,and company hung out here back when being gay could land you in jail.. or worse.
This is th ebest see-everything-in-a-day plan, from Positano, Naples or Sorrento:Take an early hydrofil to Capri. ( from Positano,buy ticket at 8:45,ferry leaves around 9:00,from Sorrento ferry leaves around 8:30 and arrives around 8:50).As soon as you arrive on the island, at Marina Grande, you will find the various box offices of the different shipping companies: here you can buy the ticket for the island's tour by sea with the blue Grotto. A great way to get a full overview of Capri! You can choose the lap of the Full Island, which also passes through the Faraglioni or you can go to the Blue Grotto. We recommend the round trip! Boat Tour of Capri with a Blue Grotto Stop Euro 15
Included
Boat tour around the Island of Capri with a stop at the Blue Grotto
Departure from Marina Grande passing by:"Scugnizzo" or welcome statue -Tiberius' leap -Coral Grotto -White Grotto -Natural arch -Villa Malaparte -Faraglioni -Bay of Marina Piccola -Siren's rock -Green Grotto - Punta Carena lighthouse.-Blue Grotto (entry to the cave is optional)
Kids under 5 are free
Not included
Entrance ticket to the Blue Grotto by rowboat.
Visits inside the Blue Grotto are managed by another company and tickets must be purchased separately for €12 (the Blue Grotto is a museum, so the ticket must be purchased at the entrance).Bear in mind that visits to the legendary sea cave (by rowing boat) terminate at 17.00hrs circa. The Island Tour last about two hours.
If you prefer instead of taking the boat back,catch a bus from the grotto to go Anacapri.
In Anacapri, see the town, from there with the chairlift you can go up Mount Solaro and back ( or hike down)stroll out from the base.The journey to the summit of Capri's mountain takes just 12 minutes.
At this point, you can choose to stop for lunch in one of Anacapri's restaurants or have a quick snack and go straight to Villa San Michele, the home-museum of the Swedish writer Axel Munthe, where archaeological finds collected by the doctor around For the world and a terrace overlooking the infinity.After the relax in Piazzetta, you can take a stroll through Via Camerelle, the luxury shopping street where the most fashionable (and also fashion-makers) can look back on what is perhaps the road with the highest concentration of high fashion stores in the world. At the end of the road continue on Via Tragara until you reach the spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Faraglioni.Finally,ride the funicular from Capri town down to the harbor and laze on the free beach or wander the yacht harbor while waiting for your ferry back to Positano or Sorrento.
Boat Tours from Positano to Capri 2022
Visit Capri from Positano with a private or group boat tour
Small-group boat tours from Positano to Capri
This is the most popular and least expensive type of tour. Small-group tours set sail from Spiaggia Grande in Positano via boats that can fit up to 20 passengers. The route to Capri passes the Li Galli Islets before circling the island to take in the Faraglioni before docking in Marina Grande. Once docked, passengers have a few hours of free time to sightsee on Capri before heading back to Positano in the late afternoon.
How to get to Monte Solaro
Mount Solaro
Capri's most beautiful panorama? Our favorite view has to be that which can be seen from the summit of Monte Solaro, which, soaring 589 meters above sea level, is the highest and most panoramic point on the island. Here the view extends across the whole of the island of Capri, the surrounding Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and as far as the distant mountains of Calabria.The easiest way to get to Monte Solaro is by chairlift. The journey to the summit of Capri's mountain takes just 12 minutes. Take the chairlift from Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri. The bus from Capri stops only few meters away from the entrance: get off when the driver calls out ''Anacapri" and climb up the steps which you'll find opposite the stop. If you decide to walk up to the summit, you can expect too take anything between an hour and an hour and a half.
Monte Solaro chairlift: opening times and prices
May/October: from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
March and April: from 09:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
November/February: from 09.30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: 12 Euro return, 9 Euro single
Opening times and prices may vary. Please check them at info-points in Marina Grande or in Piazzetta.
cals often refer to Monte Solaro as the "Acchiappanuvole" or "cloud catcher" after the thick blanket of fog which forms around the summit, especially at dawn, when the thermal difference between the sea and the rock is accentuated. The warmer, damper sea air condenses in a dense mist on the ground, the temperature of which has notably diminished during the night. Where its path is obstructed, the vapors rise upwards generating a characteristic crown of clouds. This phenomenon also occurs in the evening, especially in the autumn. The wind clears away parts of cloud, randomly revealing various segments of the beautiful island landscape below.
Cetrella
The area of Cetrella is situated a short distance away from the peak of Monte Solaro, at an altitude of approximately 476 meters. It is thought that the name derives from the lemon scented herb, "erba cetra" which grows here, or from Venere Citerea, indeed, legend has it that this was once the site of a pagan temple dedicated to the goddess. In the sixteenth century the hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella was built, right on the cliff edge towering above Marina Piccola.
The hermitage of Cetrella is comprised of a small church, bell tower and sacristy with a low dome, which was added in the seventeenth century. Residence of friars belonging to the Franciscan and Dominican orders, who elected it as their spiritual retreat, the building conserves a number of cells, a large and well equipped kitchen, wash rooms and vegetable garden. In the Church of Santa Maria a Cetrella there is a chapel opposite which one accesses the rest of the complex. The back of the church opens out on to a terrace, part of which is protected by a wisteria covered pergola, furnished with benches and a long rustic wood table.
An image of St. Maria is conserved within the church. The icon was of particular importance to the sailors of Anacapri who, in the past, when the collection of coral took them especially far a field, used to climb up to the church of Cetrella in pilgrimage prior to departure.
Those fortunate enough to visit the site in spring will be guided to the spot by the intense scent of the freesias grown in the garden next to the sacristy of the church which flower in at this time of year, filling the air with their pungent perfume.
When can I visit the Church of Cetrella?
The Church of Santa Maria a Cetrella is not always open to the public. So it's always a good idea to check whether it will be open with Capri's Tourist Information Office before you set off
History lover? The Villas of Tiberius
Take this trip to see the villas built on Capri by Emperor Tiberius.
The ever-extravagant Ancient Roman Emperor Tiberius didn't construct just one villa on the island of Capri. He built 12. Whilst the ruins of the emperor's residences can be found scattered all over the island, only 3 of the villas have survived the passage of time well enough to be recognizable as such: Villa Jovis, Villa Damecuta and Palazzo a Mare. This itinerary takes you to all three (with the occasional detour for a splash in the sea too).
First stop: Villa Jovis
The first stage of this itinerary leads to Villa Jovis the largest and best conserved of the 12 villas which Tiberius had built on the island, following his decision to retire from political life here.
How to get to Villa Jovis: from the Piazzetta walk along Via Longano and then Via Sopramonte. At the crossing, take Via Tiberio: don't worry, the steep uphill climb you see before you is a short one! After about 40 minutes, the path ends at the entrance to the ruins.
Time for a break?: just before you reach Villa Jovis, stop to visit the Astarita park, a series of terraces towering above the sea and shaded by ancient pine trees.Free entrance in the first Sunday of the month. (Closed: Tuesday).Opening & Hours: from June 1st to September 30th open every day from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (last entrance 6:15 pm) - October from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Tuesday) - November and December from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed on Tuesday) . Closed in January and February and on December 25th. Entrance until 30 min. before closing time. Opening times and prices may vary. Please check them at info-points in Marina Grande or in Piazzetta.A detour for the return journey: Having visited Villa Jovis , as you make your way back towards the center of Capri, make the detour along Via Lo Capro to visit Villa Lysis, Villa Fersen, which was once the home of the French poet and writer Jacques d'Adelsward-Fersen.
Second stop: Villa Damecuta
Villa Damecuta, the second of Tiberius' best conserved villas is located in Anacapri.
To reach Anacapri take the little local bus from Capri town and get off at the first stop after Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri (by the cemetery). From here you'll need to catch one of the buses which run to the Grotta Azzurra, and stop just outside the Damecuta archeological park..Buses run every 20 minutes, purchase your ticket on board and tell the driver you want to get off at the closest stop to the villa.Villa Damecuta - useful information-Free entry
Opening hours vary: your best bet is to call the information office on the day you want to visit Having visited Villa Damecuta you can make your way back to the center of Anacapri or make your way down to the Grotta Azzurra.From Damecuta to the Grotta Azzurra:On foot: 20 minutes along the little path which starts by Damecuta's panoramic terrace By bus: buses which stop at Damecuta continue all the way to the Grotta Azzurra.
Third stop: Bagni di Tiberio
Ready for more Roman ruins? Head to Bagni di Tiberio, the emperor's seaside villa in Marina Grande.
From Anacapri: take the bus to Marina Grande and get off at San Costanzo.From Capri: take the bus to San Costanzo - Marina Grande.
You can reach the ruins of Palazzo a Mare by way of a pleasant 30 minutes stroll (follow the signs to the Da Paolino restaurant and then continue along the path as far as the villa).
The path takes you past two football pitches after which, just when it seems the path has come to an end, you'll see the steps which lead down to the beach. Here you'll find the ruins of the villa, a bathing establishment with restaurant and a stretch of free beach.
If you don't fancy making the return journey on foot, you always can take the beach club's shuttle service to port of Marina Grande instead.
BEACHES
Marina Grande
With the exception of those travelling to the island by helicopter, all visitors coming to Capri arrive by boat, in Marina Grande.
Here, in the immediate proximity of the hydrofoil and ferry docks, you'll find a Tourist Office, the departure point for the tour of the island, and the port authority office, behind which there are the ticket offices for all the navigational companies, and the island's buses and funicular train.
Close to the port, Marina Grande's beach is the largest on the island and it is from here that the shuttle boat to Palazzo a Mare (Tiberius' seaside villa) and the Bagni di Tiberio beach club departs.
A taxi stand and the funicular train station are located to the left of the docks, as are a series of restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. From Piazza Vittoria, Via Cristoforo Colombo leads to the tourist harbor, where those sailing to Capri by private boat or yacht can moor.
Beaches in Marina Grande
Le Ondine (private lido)
Lo Smeraldo (private lido)
Bagni di Tiberio beach club (shuttle boat service from Marina Grande)
Marina Piccola
The bay where, they say, Ulysses was seduced by the sirens.
If you like the idea of spending a day on a beach with view of the Faraglioni, you'll love the pretty little bay of Marina Piccola: which lies directly opposite Capri's giant sea stacks.
On the sunny South side of the island, sheltered from the wind by a steep wall of rock, the bay is almost always warm. In fact, even in mid-winter you might easily spot the locals bathing in the sun (if not in the water!) here.
How to get to Marina Piccola
From the center of Capri you can reach Marina Piccola quickly and easily on foot, via the panoramic Via Krupp which starts just beneath the Gardens of Augustus, or via the old Via Mulo. If you don't want to walk, you can always catch a bus from the center of Capri instead.
In Marina Piccola, buses stop in the square close to the small Church of Sant'Andrea. A short flight of steps leads down to the beach and the Siren's rock where, legend has it, the Sirens seduced Ulysses.
Free beaches in Marina Piccola
There are two stretches of 'free' beach in Marina Piccola,both in the vicinity of the church: Marina di Mulo and Marina di Pennauro. To get the most of the sun, you'll need to arrive early in the day: the sun leaves the bay at around 4pm.
There are a number of private beach clubs in Marina Piccola:
Bagni Internazionali,Da Gioia,La Canzone del Mare,Torre Saracena
Free Beaches on Capri
Here are all the free public beaches on the island of Capri
Guide to all the free public beaches on Capri: where to find the most beautiful on the island!
On Capri, the beaches are few and tiny! The rocky cliffs which line the coast are one of the island's beauties, but leave little space for beaches...and those that are on the island are often stone ledges from which you can dive directly into the deep water.
Once you exclude the stretches of shore occupied by private beach clubs, there is very little space left where you can simply spread a towel. Here is our complete guide to the free public beaches on Capri, complete with some tips to enjoy your day on the water's edge to the max!
Free Public Beaches in Marina Grande
The free beach in Marina Grande is the easiest to reach by foot from the port, as it is located right behind the ferry ticket office. Though it is quite near the commercial port, the water is always clean. This beach is suitable for kids and you'll find it crowded with local families. It gets sun all day long.Otherwise, there is the small Palazzo a Mare beach, which can be reached by following the path which begins near the "Da Paolino" restaurant, in the upper part of Marina Grande. There is a small, protected cove and is again perfect for kids.
Free Public Beaches in Marina Piccola
In Marina Piccola , there are two small beaches near the Scoglio delle Sirene. They are always very crowded, as the water is particularly clear and there is a gorgeous view over the Faraglioni. These are also suitable for children. The only drawback: they are in shadow from mid-afternoon on. You can get to Marina Piccola using the Via Mulo stairs or by bus from the center of Capri.
kid-friendly -good for early risers accessible by stairs or bus
Gradola (near the Blue Grotto, Anacapri)
Gradola isn't a true beach, but rather a rocky stretch of coast where you can dive directly into the water (there are also ladders to get up and down). It is located near the Blue Grotto and the water is always very clean. You can get there using the Grotta Azzurra bus route which leaves from the center of Anacapri.Best for adults
The Punta Carena Lighthouse
If an islander wants to spend a day at the beach, they head to the Punta Carena lighthouse. Located at the far western edge of the island, this beach is at the foot of the largest lighthouse in Italy and is the only beach on Capri which gets sunlight until dusk. Here there are only rocky ledges and space is limited. If you don't want to lay your towel on hard rock, you can rent a sun chair inexpensively from Antonio (the same which makes the famous caponata !).
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Capri was made famous as the vacation hideaway of Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius.
In the 19th century,it was the haunt of Romantic Age aistocrats on their Grand Tour of Europe.Later it was briefly a refuge for Europe's artsy gay community:Oscar Wilde,D.H. Lawrence,and company hung out here back when being gay could land you in jail.. or worse.
This is th ebest see-everything-in-a-day plan, from Positano, Naples or Sorrento:Take an early hydrofil to Capri. ( from Positano,buy ticket at 8:45,ferry leaves around 9:00,from Sorrento ferry leaves around 8:30 and arrives around 8:50).As soon as you arrive on the island, at Marina Grande, you will find the various box offices of the different shipping companies: here you can buy the ticket for the island's tour by sea with the blue Grotto. A great way to get a full overview of Capri! You can choose the lap of the Full Island, which also passes through the Faraglioni or you can go to the Blue Grotto. We recommend the round trip! Boat Tour of Capri with a Blue Grotto Stop Euro 15
Included
Boat tour around the Island of Capri with a stop at the Blue Grotto
Departure from Marina Grande passing by:"Scugnizzo" or welcome statue -Tiberius' leap -Coral Grotto -White Grotto -Natural arch -Villa Malaparte -Faraglioni -Bay of Marina Piccola -Siren's rock -Green Grotto - Punta Carena lighthouse.-Blue Grotto (entry to the cave is optional)
Kids under 5 are free
Not included
Entrance ticket to the Blue Grotto by rowboat.
Visits inside the Blue Grotto are managed by another company and tickets must be purchased separately for €12 (the Blue Grotto is a museum, so the ticket must be purchased at the entrance).Bear in mind that visits to the legendary sea cave (by rowing boat) terminate at 17.00hrs circa. The Island Tour last about two hours.
If you prefer instead of taking the boat back,catch a bus from the grotto to go Anacapri.
In Anacapri, see the town, from there with the chairlift you can go up Mount Solaro and back ( or hike down)stroll out from the base.The journey to the summit of Capri's mountain takes just 12 minutes.
At this point, you can choose to stop for lunch in one of Anacapri's restaurants or have a quick snack and go straight to Villa San Michele, the home-museum of the Swedish writer Axel Munthe, where archaeological finds collected by the doctor around For the world and a terrace overlooking the infinity.After the relax in Piazzetta, you can take a stroll through Via Camerelle, the luxury shopping street where the most fashionable (and also fashion-makers) can look back on what is perhaps the road with the highest concentration of high fashion stores in the world. At the end of the road continue on Via Tragara until you reach the spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Faraglioni.Finally,ride the funicular from Capri town down to the harbor and laze on the free beach or wander the yacht harbor while waiting for your ferry back to Positano or Sorrento.
Boat Tours from Positano to Capri 2022
Visit Capri from Positano with a private or group boat tour
Small-group boat tours from Positano to Capri
This is the most popular and least expensive type of tour. Small-group tours set sail from Spiaggia Grande in Positano via boats that can fit up to 20 passengers. The route to Capri passes the Li Galli Islets before circling the island to take in the Faraglioni before docking in Marina Grande. Once docked, passengers have a few hours of free time to sightsee on Capri before heading back to Positano in the late afternoon.
How to get to Monte Solaro
Mount Solaro
Capri's most beautiful panorama? Our favorite view has to be that which can be seen from the summit of Monte Solaro, which, soaring 589 meters above sea level, is the highest and most panoramic point on the island. Here the view extends across the whole of the island of Capri, the surrounding Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and as far as the distant mountains of Calabria.The easiest way to get to Monte Solaro is by chairlift. The journey to the summit of Capri's mountain takes just 12 minutes. Take the chairlift from Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri. The bus from Capri stops only few meters away from the entrance: get off when the driver calls out ''Anacapri" and climb up the steps which you'll find opposite the stop. If you decide to walk up to the summit, you can expect too take anything between an hour and an hour and a half.
Monte Solaro chairlift: opening times and prices
May/October: from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
March and April: from 09:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
November/February: from 09.30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: 12 Euro return, 9 Euro single
Opening times and prices may vary. Please check them at info-points in Marina Grande or in Piazzetta.
cals often refer to Monte Solaro as the "Acchiappanuvole" or "cloud catcher" after the thick blanket of fog which forms around the summit, especially at dawn, when the thermal difference between the sea and the rock is accentuated. The warmer, damper sea air condenses in a dense mist on the ground, the temperature of which has notably diminished during the night. Where its path is obstructed, the vapors rise upwards generating a characteristic crown of clouds. This phenomenon also occurs in the evening, especially in the autumn. The wind clears away parts of cloud, randomly revealing various segments of the beautiful island landscape below.
Cetrella
The area of Cetrella is situated a short distance away from the peak of Monte Solaro, at an altitude of approximately 476 meters. It is thought that the name derives from the lemon scented herb, "erba cetra" which grows here, or from Venere Citerea, indeed, legend has it that this was once the site of a pagan temple dedicated to the goddess. In the sixteenth century the hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella was built, right on the cliff edge towering above Marina Piccola.
The hermitage of Cetrella is comprised of a small church, bell tower and sacristy with a low dome, which was added in the seventeenth century. Residence of friars belonging to the Franciscan and Dominican orders, who elected it as their spiritual retreat, the building conserves a number of cells, a large and well equipped kitchen, wash rooms and vegetable garden. In the Church of Santa Maria a Cetrella there is a chapel opposite which one accesses the rest of the complex. The back of the church opens out on to a terrace, part of which is protected by a wisteria covered pergola, furnished with benches and a long rustic wood table.
An image of St. Maria is conserved within the church. The icon was of particular importance to the sailors of Anacapri who, in the past, when the collection of coral took them especially far a field, used to climb up to the church of Cetrella in pilgrimage prior to departure.
Those fortunate enough to visit the site in spring will be guided to the spot by the intense scent of the freesias grown in the garden next to the sacristy of the church which flower in at this time of year, filling the air with their pungent perfume.
When can I visit the Church of Cetrella?
The Church of Santa Maria a Cetrella is not always open to the public. So it's always a good idea to check whether it will be open with Capri's Tourist Information Office before you set off
History lover? The Villas of Tiberius
Take this trip to see the villas built on Capri by Emperor Tiberius.
The ever-extravagant Ancient Roman Emperor Tiberius didn't construct just one villa on the island of Capri. He built 12. Whilst the ruins of the emperor's residences can be found scattered all over the island, only 3 of the villas have survived the passage of time well enough to be recognizable as such: Villa Jovis, Villa Damecuta and Palazzo a Mare. This itinerary takes you to all three (with the occasional detour for a splash in the sea too).
First stop: Villa Jovis
The first stage of this itinerary leads to Villa Jovis the largest and best conserved of the 12 villas which Tiberius had built on the island, following his decision to retire from political life here.
How to get to Villa Jovis: from the Piazzetta walk along Via Longano and then Via Sopramonte. At the crossing, take Via Tiberio: don't worry, the steep uphill climb you see before you is a short one! After about 40 minutes, the path ends at the entrance to the ruins.
Time for a break?: just before you reach Villa Jovis, stop to visit the Astarita park, a series of terraces towering above the sea and shaded by ancient pine trees.Free entrance in the first Sunday of the month. (Closed: Tuesday).Opening & Hours: from June 1st to September 30th open every day from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (last entrance 6:15 pm) - October from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Tuesday) - November and December from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed on Tuesday) . Closed in January and February and on December 25th. Entrance until 30 min. before closing time. Opening times and prices may vary. Please check them at info-points in Marina Grande or in Piazzetta.A detour for the return journey: Having visited Villa Jovis , as you make your way back towards the center of Capri, make the detour along Via Lo Capro to visit Villa Lysis, Villa Fersen, which was once the home of the French poet and writer Jacques d'Adelsward-Fersen.
Second stop: Villa Damecuta
Villa Damecuta, the second of Tiberius' best conserved villas is located in Anacapri.
To reach Anacapri take the little local bus from Capri town and get off at the first stop after Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri (by the cemetery). From here you'll need to catch one of the buses which run to the Grotta Azzurra, and stop just outside the Damecuta archeological park..Buses run every 20 minutes, purchase your ticket on board and tell the driver you want to get off at the closest stop to the villa.Villa Damecuta - useful information-Free entry
Opening hours vary: your best bet is to call the information office on the day you want to visit Having visited Villa Damecuta you can make your way back to the center of Anacapri or make your way down to the Grotta Azzurra.From Damecuta to the Grotta Azzurra:On foot: 20 minutes along the little path which starts by Damecuta's panoramic terrace By bus: buses which stop at Damecuta continue all the way to the Grotta Azzurra.
Third stop: Bagni di Tiberio
Ready for more Roman ruins? Head to Bagni di Tiberio, the emperor's seaside villa in Marina Grande.
From Anacapri: take the bus to Marina Grande and get off at San Costanzo.From Capri: take the bus to San Costanzo - Marina Grande.
You can reach the ruins of Palazzo a Mare by way of a pleasant 30 minutes stroll (follow the signs to the Da Paolino restaurant and then continue along the path as far as the villa).
The path takes you past two football pitches after which, just when it seems the path has come to an end, you'll see the steps which lead down to the beach. Here you'll find the ruins of the villa, a bathing establishment with restaurant and a stretch of free beach.
If you don't fancy making the return journey on foot, you always can take the beach club's shuttle service to port of Marina Grande instead.
BEACHES
Marina Grande
With the exception of those travelling to the island by helicopter, all visitors coming to Capri arrive by boat, in Marina Grande.
Here, in the immediate proximity of the hydrofoil and ferry docks, you'll find a Tourist Office, the departure point for the tour of the island, and the port authority office, behind which there are the ticket offices for all the navigational companies, and the island's buses and funicular train.
Close to the port, Marina Grande's beach is the largest on the island and it is from here that the shuttle boat to Palazzo a Mare (Tiberius' seaside villa) and the Bagni di Tiberio beach club departs.
A taxi stand and the funicular train station are located to the left of the docks, as are a series of restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. From Piazza Vittoria, Via Cristoforo Colombo leads to the tourist harbor, where those sailing to Capri by private boat or yacht can moor.
Beaches in Marina Grande
Le Ondine (private lido)
Lo Smeraldo (private lido)
Bagni di Tiberio beach club (shuttle boat service from Marina Grande)
Marina Piccola
The bay where, they say, Ulysses was seduced by the sirens.
If you like the idea of spending a day on a beach with view of the Faraglioni, you'll love the pretty little bay of Marina Piccola: which lies directly opposite Capri's giant sea stacks.
On the sunny South side of the island, sheltered from the wind by a steep wall of rock, the bay is almost always warm. In fact, even in mid-winter you might easily spot the locals bathing in the sun (if not in the water!) here.
How to get to Marina Piccola
From the center of Capri you can reach Marina Piccola quickly and easily on foot, via the panoramic Via Krupp which starts just beneath the Gardens of Augustus, or via the old Via Mulo. If you don't want to walk, you can always catch a bus from the center of Capri instead.
In Marina Piccola, buses stop in the square close to the small Church of Sant'Andrea. A short flight of steps leads down to the beach and the Siren's rock where, legend has it, the Sirens seduced Ulysses.
Free beaches in Marina Piccola
There are two stretches of 'free' beach in Marina Piccola,both in the vicinity of the church: Marina di Mulo and Marina di Pennauro. To get the most of the sun, you'll need to arrive early in the day: the sun leaves the bay at around 4pm.
There are a number of private beach clubs in Marina Piccola:
Bagni Internazionali,Da Gioia,La Canzone del Mare,Torre Saracena
Free Beaches on Capri
Here are all the free public beaches on the island of Capri
Guide to all the free public beaches on Capri: where to find the most beautiful on the island!
On Capri, the beaches are few and tiny! The rocky cliffs which line the coast are one of the island's beauties, but leave little space for beaches...and those that are on the island are often stone ledges from which you can dive directly into the deep water.
Once you exclude the stretches of shore occupied by private beach clubs, there is very little space left where you can simply spread a towel. Here is our complete guide to the free public beaches on Capri, complete with some tips to enjoy your day on the water's edge to the max!
Free Public Beaches in Marina Grande
The free beach in Marina Grande is the easiest to reach by foot from the port, as it is located right behind the ferry ticket office. Though it is quite near the commercial port, the water is always clean. This beach is suitable for kids and you'll find it crowded with local families. It gets sun all day long.Otherwise, there is the small Palazzo a Mare beach, which can be reached by following the path which begins near the "Da Paolino" restaurant, in the upper part of Marina Grande. There is a small, protected cove and is again perfect for kids.
Free Public Beaches in Marina Piccola
In Marina Piccola , there are two small beaches near the Scoglio delle Sirene. They are always very crowded, as the water is particularly clear and there is a gorgeous view over the Faraglioni. These are also suitable for children. The only drawback: they are in shadow from mid-afternoon on. You can get to Marina Piccola using the Via Mulo stairs or by bus from the center of Capri.
kid-friendly -good for early risers accessible by stairs or bus
Gradola (near the Blue Grotto, Anacapri)
Gradola isn't a true beach, but rather a rocky stretch of coast where you can dive directly into the water (there are also ladders to get up and down). It is located near the Blue Grotto and the water is always very clean. You can get there using the Grotta Azzurra bus route which leaves from the center of Anacapri.Best for adults
The Punta Carena Lighthouse
If an islander wants to spend a day at the beach, they head to the Punta Carena lighthouse. Located at the far western edge of the island, this beach is at the foot of the largest lighthouse in Italy and is the only beach on Capri which gets sunlight until dusk. Here there are only rocky ledges and space is limited. If you don't want to lay your towel on hard rock, you can rent a sun chair inexpensively from Antonio (the same which makes the famous caponata !).
Ischia
Although Capri leaves your breathless with its charm and beauty,Ischia( pronuced EES-kee-ah,with the stress on the first syllabe).,also called the Isola Verde (Green Island ) not as is often believed,because of its lush vegetation ,but for its typical green tuff-rock-takes time to cast its spell.
In fact ,overnight stay is definitely not long enough for the island to get into your blood.
Ischia ,is well connected with the mainland in all season.The last boats leave for Naples and Pozzuoli at about 8 pm(though in the very high season there is a midnight sailing ),and you should allow plenty of time for getting to the port and buying a ticket.The last ferry leave fot Positano 6 pm.Ischia has three ports- Ischia Porto,Casamicciola,and Forio( hydrofoils only) -so you should choose your ferry or hydrofoils according to your destination.
Italians can bring cars to the island relatively freely
Ischia's bus network reaches all the major sites and beaches on one of its18 lines.The principal lines are CD and CS,circling the island in clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
In the summer mounths runs continue until after midnight.The main bus terminus is in Ischia Porto at the start of Via Cosca,where buses run by company EAV
( TEL081-198-00-119 ) radiate out around the island.There are also convenient fermate(stops) at the two mai beaches Citara and Maronti with timetables displayed at the terminus.Tickets cost euros 1,90 for 90 minutes,euros 6 for 24 hours;note the conditionsa can get hot and crowdedat peack beach-visiting time.
Isla de Ischia
Ischia
Although Capri leaves your breathless with its charm and beauty,Ischia( pronuced EES-kee-ah,with the stress on the first syllabe).,also called the Isola Verde (Green Island ) not as is often believed,because of its lush vegetation ,but for its typical green tuff-rock-takes time to cast its spell.
In fact ,overnight stay is definitely not long enough for the island to get into your blood.
Ischia ,is well connected with the mainland in all season.The last boats leave for Naples and Pozzuoli at about 8 pm(though in the very high season there is a midnight sailing ),and you should allow plenty of time for getting to the port and buying a ticket.The last ferry leave fot Positano 6 pm.Ischia has three ports- Ischia Porto,Casamicciola,and Forio( hydrofoils only) -so you should choose your ferry or hydrofoils according to your destination.
Italians can bring cars to the island relatively freely
Ischia's bus network reaches all the major sites and beaches on one of its18 lines.The principal lines are CD and CS,circling the island in clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
In the summer mounths runs continue until after midnight.The main bus terminus is in Ischia Porto at the start of Via Cosca,where buses run by company EAV
( TEL081-198-00-119 ) radiate out around the island.There are also convenient fermate(stops) at the two mai beaches Citara and Maronti with timetables displayed at the terminus.Tickets cost euros 1,90 for 90 minutes,euros 6 for 24 hours;note the conditionsa can get hot and crowdedat peack beach-visiting time.
Lying barely 3 Km ( 2 miles ) from the mainland and 10 Km ( 6 miles ) from the nearest port ( Pozzuoli ),Procida is an island of enormous contrasts.
It's the most densely populated island in Europe. just more then 10,000 people crammed into less than 3½ square Km ( 2 square miles ) and yet there are oases like Marina Corricella and Vivara,which seem to have been bypassed by modern civilizzation.The inhabitans of the island the Procidani have an almost symbiotic relationship with the Mediterranean many join the merchant navy,others either fish or ferry vacationers around local waters.And yet land traffic here is more intense than on any other island in the Bay of Naples
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Procida (Porto)
1 Via RomaLying barely 3 Km ( 2 miles ) from the mainland and 10 Km ( 6 miles ) from the nearest port ( Pozzuoli ),Procida is an island of enormous contrasts.
It's the most densely populated island in Europe. just more then 10,000 people crammed into less than 3½ square Km ( 2 square miles ) and yet there are oases like Marina Corricella and Vivara,which seem to have been bypassed by modern civilizzation.The inhabitans of the island the Procidani have an almost symbiotic relationship with the Mediterranean many join the merchant navy,others either fish or ferry vacationers around local waters.And yet land traffic here is more intense than on any other island in the Bay of Naples
Paestum Ruins
The ruins at Paestum include one of the best collections of Greek temples anywhere and certinly the most accesible to Western Europe.
Setrenely situated,Paestum is surronded by fields and wildflowers.
It also has a functional zone with a bus stop,train station,church,and a straggle of houses and cafes .
This town was founted as Poseidonia by Greeks in the sixth century B.C.,
and became a Key stop on an important trade route.
In the fifth century B.C.
the Lucanians,a barbarous inlande tribe,conquered Poseidonia and tried to adopt the cultured ways of the Greeks.
By the time of the Romanswho took over in the third century B.C.,
the name Poseidonia had been simplified to Paestum.While most visitors do Paestum as a day trip.
Tourist information:There's as small TI window at the train station (daily 8:30 -18:30) and bigger one next to the Paestum Archaeogical Museum (daily 9:00 -13:00 &15:00-17:00
Getting to Paestum
While Naples has direct connections to Paestum from elsewhere you'll likely have to transfer in Salerno.
From Naples
:The simplest way to reach Paestum in by direct train from Naples' Centrale Station( 1,5 hours).Buy tickets from the ticket windows or machines at the station (stamp before boarding).For a morning visit from Naples ,it's wise to get an early start- especially in warm weather,check the schedule at stations
From Amalfi or Positano
: First,take either a bus or boat to Salerno,where you can pick up the train to Paestum on its way arrive from Naples(30-40 minutes).Buy your train ticket at the ticket machines,ticket office,or the newstand in the Salerno train station (stamp before boarding).Buses from Amalfi terminate at the Salerno train station ,but if you arrive in Salerno from the Amalfi Coast by ferry ,you'll walk from the ferry dock a few short blocks up to the train station (about 10 minutes,mostly level).
If you're in a pinch for example,there's often a middly lull in the train schedule you could take local CSTP bus #34 from Salerno to Paestum ( about hourly,less on Sun,1-hour trip).It seems convenient to the port( it departs from Piazza della Concordia -look for bus shelter between the big parking lot and the main roadno posted schedule),but you can't buy tickets nearby -the closest sales poinbt is the tobacco shop a block in front of the train station.
In Paestum ,this bus drops you only slightly closer tothe ruins than does the train.
From Sorrento
: While it's technically possible to day-trip from Sorrento to Paestum by pubblic transport( via Amalfi and Salerno),it makes for a very long day marred by worry about making connections back.
Consider renting a car or hiring a taxi for the day.From Sorrento,Paestum is 60 milesand 3 hours via the coast ( longer with summer ttraffic),but a smooth 2 hours by autostrada.
To reach Paestum from Sorrento via the autostrada drive toward Naples,catch the autostrada ( directions:Salerno),skirt Salerno(direction:Reggio Calabria),exit at battipaglia,and drive straight through the roundabout.Along the way, you'll see signs for mozzarella di bufala,cheese made from the milk of water buffalo.Try it here-it can't be any fresher.
Arrival at Paestum
If you arrive by train,cross under the tracks,exit the tiny station,and walk through the ancient city gate;the ruins are 10 -minute walk straight ahead,up a dusty road.When you hit the street with hotels and shops,turn right to find the museum and site entrance.Buses from Salerno stop near a corner of the ruins ( at a little bar/cafe').There's no official baggage storage at the train station or museum.If you're desperate,you can try nicely asking one of the bars along the main road( they may want a small payment).
Planning your time
Allow two hours to see the ruins and the museum.Which one you see first depends on your interest and the heat.You'll enjoy the best light and smallest crowds late in the day.
Orientation to Paestum
Cost: Euro 10,includes site and museum.
Hours: Museum open daily 8:30-19:30 ( last ticket sold at 18:45),except closed the first and third Mon of each month.Site open daily:8:45 to one hour before sunset( asd late as 19:30 June-July,as early as 15:30 in mid-Dec,last site ticket sold one hour-before closing).
Getting In
:
The site and museum have separate entrances.The museum,just outside the ruinsin a cluster with the TI and a small early-Christian basilica.Most visitors buy tickets at the museum and use the entrance across the stree,but another ticket office and entrance is nearthe recommended Ristorante Nettuno( at the south end of the site).On days when the museum is closed,you have to buy tickets at the site entrances.
Information:While there are scant descriptions at the site itself,the self-guided tours in this chapter provide all the information you need for both the site and the museum.The museum bookshop sell several mediocre guidebooks.
Dull euro 6 autoguides are available to rent at the museum.The euro 1,50 booklet,sold at the ticket desk,gives only general information and is more souvenir than guide.
Amphitheatre of Paestum
Paestum Ruins
The ruins at Paestum include one of the best collections of Greek temples anywhere and certinly the most accesible to Western Europe.
Setrenely situated,Paestum is surronded by fields and wildflowers.
It also has a functional zone with a bus stop,train station,church,and a straggle of houses and cafes .
This town was founted as Poseidonia by Greeks in the sixth century B.C.,
and became a Key stop on an important trade route.
In the fifth century B.C.
the Lucanians,a barbarous inlande tribe,conquered Poseidonia and tried to adopt the cultured ways of the Greeks.
By the time of the Romanswho took over in the third century B.C.,
the name Poseidonia had been simplified to Paestum.While most visitors do Paestum as a day trip.
Tourist information:There's as small TI window at the train station (daily 8:30 -18:30) and bigger one next to the Paestum Archaeogical Museum (daily 9:00 -13:00 &15:00-17:00
Getting to Paestum
While Naples has direct connections to Paestum from elsewhere you'll likely have to transfer in Salerno.
From Naples
:The simplest way to reach Paestum in by direct train from Naples' Centrale Station( 1,5 hours).Buy tickets from the ticket windows or machines at the station (stamp before boarding).For a morning visit from Naples ,it's wise to get an early start- especially in warm weather,check the schedule at stations
From Amalfi or Positano
: First,take either a bus or boat to Salerno,where you can pick up the train to Paestum on its way arrive from Naples(30-40 minutes).Buy your train ticket at the ticket machines,ticket office,or the newstand in the Salerno train station (stamp before boarding).Buses from Amalfi terminate at the Salerno train station ,but if you arrive in Salerno from the Amalfi Coast by ferry ,you'll walk from the ferry dock a few short blocks up to the train station (about 10 minutes,mostly level).
If you're in a pinch for example,there's often a middly lull in the train schedule you could take local CSTP bus #34 from Salerno to Paestum ( about hourly,less on Sun,1-hour trip).It seems convenient to the port( it departs from Piazza della Concordia -look for bus shelter between the big parking lot and the main roadno posted schedule),but you can't buy tickets nearby -the closest sales poinbt is the tobacco shop a block in front of the train station.
In Paestum ,this bus drops you only slightly closer tothe ruins than does the train.
From Sorrento
: While it's technically possible to day-trip from Sorrento to Paestum by pubblic transport( via Amalfi and Salerno),it makes for a very long day marred by worry about making connections back.
Consider renting a car or hiring a taxi for the day.From Sorrento,Paestum is 60 milesand 3 hours via the coast ( longer with summer ttraffic),but a smooth 2 hours by autostrada.
To reach Paestum from Sorrento via the autostrada drive toward Naples,catch the autostrada ( directions:Salerno),skirt Salerno(direction:Reggio Calabria),exit at battipaglia,and drive straight through the roundabout.Along the way, you'll see signs for mozzarella di bufala,cheese made from the milk of water buffalo.Try it here-it can't be any fresher.
Arrival at Paestum
If you arrive by train,cross under the tracks,exit the tiny station,and walk through the ancient city gate;the ruins are 10 -minute walk straight ahead,up a dusty road.When you hit the street with hotels and shops,turn right to find the museum and site entrance.Buses from Salerno stop near a corner of the ruins ( at a little bar/cafe').There's no official baggage storage at the train station or museum.If you're desperate,you can try nicely asking one of the bars along the main road( they may want a small payment).
Planning your time
Allow two hours to see the ruins and the museum.Which one you see first depends on your interest and the heat.You'll enjoy the best light and smallest crowds late in the day.
Orientation to Paestum
Cost: Euro 10,includes site and museum.
Hours: Museum open daily 8:30-19:30 ( last ticket sold at 18:45),except closed the first and third Mon of each month.Site open daily:8:45 to one hour before sunset( asd late as 19:30 June-July,as early as 15:30 in mid-Dec,last site ticket sold one hour-before closing).
Getting In
:
The site and museum have separate entrances.The museum,just outside the ruinsin a cluster with the TI and a small early-Christian basilica.Most visitors buy tickets at the museum and use the entrance across the stree,but another ticket office and entrance is nearthe recommended Ristorante Nettuno( at the south end of the site).On days when the museum is closed,you have to buy tickets at the site entrances.
Information:While there are scant descriptions at the site itself,the self-guided tours in this chapter provide all the information you need for both the site and the museum.The museum bookshop sell several mediocre guidebooks.
Dull euro 6 autoguides are available to rent at the museum.The euro 1,50 booklet,sold at the ticket desk,gives only general information and is more souvenir than guide.
Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the Mediterranean,spritzed by lemon and olive groves.Sorrento is an attractive resort of 20,000 resident and in summer,just as many tourists.
It's as well-located for regional sightseeing as it is a fine place to stay and stroll.The Sorrentineshave gone out of their way to create a completely safe and relaxed place four tourists to come and spend money.
As 90 percent of the town's economy is tourism,everyone seems to speak fluent English and work for the Chamber of commerce.
This gateway to the Amalfi Coast has an unspoiled old quarter,a lively shopping streetand a spectacular cliffside setting. Residents are proud of the many world -class romantics who've vacationed heresuch as famed tenor Enrico Caruso,who chose Sorrento as th eplace to spend his last weeks in 1921.
Sorrento itself has no world -class sights,but can easily give you a few pleasant hours..More important,Sorrento is a fine base for visiting Naples ( by boat or train );PompeiiHerculaneum,and Mount Vesuvius( by train,plus a bus for Vesuvius );the Amalfi Coast ( by bus );and the island of Capri ( by boat).All of these destinations are within and hour or so of Sorrento.Of the region's attractions,only Paestum's Greek temples are a little hard to reach from Sorrento,and even they can be seen in a long day.
Orientation to Sorrento
Downtown Sorrento is long and narrow.Piazza Tasso marks the town's center.The congested main drag.Corso Italia,runs parallel to the sea,passing 50 yards below the train station,trought Piazza Tasso,and then out toward the cape,where the road's name becomes Via Capo.Nearly everything mentioned here (except Meta beach and the hotels in Via Capo ) is within a 10 -minutewalk of the station.The town is perched on a cliff ( some hotels have elevator down to sunddecks on the water ); the best real beaches are a couple of miles away.Sorrento has two separate port areas:The Marina Piccola below Piazza Tasso,is a functional harbor with boats to mNaples and Capri,as well as cruise-ship tenders.( While the big cruise ships dock in Naples,smaller ships drop anchor at Sorrento.) The Marina Grande,below the other end of downtown,is alittle fishing villagewith recommended restaurants and more charm.
Tourist Information
The helpful regional TI ( labeled Azienda di Soggiorno ) -located inside the Foreigners' Club hands out the free monthly Surrentum magazine,with a great city map and schedules of boats,buses,concerts,and festivals ( Mon-Fri 8:30 -19:00,Sat -Sun 9:00 -13:00 except closed Sun Oct -May; Via luigi de Maio 35
Nino ,Fabiola,and Peppe).If you arrive after the TI close,look for their useful handouts in the lobby of the Foreigners'Club ( open until midnight).
You'll also find several small "Info Points" conveniently located around town.These hand out map and Surrentum magazine,and can answer basic question.You'll find one just outside the vtrain station in the green cabose ( daily 10:00 -13:00 & 15:00 - 19:00 ); near Piazza Tasso at the corner of via Correale ( under the yellow church,daily 10:00 -13:00 & 16:00 -21:00 ) ;at Marina Piccoila where cruise ship tenders and boats from Naples arrive ( daily 9:00 -17:00,but closed Nov-March);and the Achille Lauro parking garage.
Arrival in Sorrento
By train or bus
Sorrento is the last stop on the Circumvesuviana train line.
In front of the train station is the town's main bus stop,as well as taxis waiting to overcharge you ( E 15 minimum).All recommended hotels except those on Via Capo are within a 10 minute walk
By Boat
Passanger boats and cruise tenders dock at Marina Piccola.
As you walk toward town from the marina go up the big staircase where the pier bends.
Standing on the promenade and facing town,you'll see a TI Kiosk and ticket windows for boats to Capri and Naples in the lower area to your left;the bus stop directly ahead;and the elevator up to town to the right,about a five -minute walk along the the base of the cliff( Euro 1,follow lift/ascensore signs.)The bus is the easiest option,since is takes you directly to Piazza Tasso in the middle of town.
Just catch the next bus ( either the city bus,buy ticket before boarding at the nearby ticket window;or the private gray bus,buy ticket on board;either way,the ride cost Euro 1.20 and takes just a few minutes;buses generally depart a least every 20 minutes).
If you ride the elevator up to the Villa Comunale city park,exit through th epark gate and bear left;PiazzaTasso is about four blocks away.
By car
If you are arriving in Sorrento by car, remember that the historic center of town is closed to traffic each evening after 7:30 pm and all day Sunday. The parking options listed below are always accessible, even when the downtown is closed to motor vehicles.
Street Parking
Here are the few places you can find free street parking, marked in white paint:
Via Rota (quite far from the center)
Via Parsano (just steps from Corso Italia)
In the rest of the town center, parking is marked in blue paint, which means that you must pay. There are parking meters near the parking spaces where you can insert coins to pay for a set time period; take the printed ticket with the end time of your paid parking period from the meter and display it on your dashboard.
Blue Paid Public Parking Costs
30 minutes: EUR 1
1 hour and each subsequent hour: EUR 2
Parking Lots and Garages
Parcheggio Achille Lauro (Correale)
Via Correale 23
Located in the central Piazza Lauro, this covered parking garage has a few hundred spots.
EUR 2/hour (or fraction of an hour). Free for less than 30 minutes.
Daily rate: EUR 24
Parcheggio Vallone dei Mulini
Via Fuorimura 16
Located past Piazza Tasso, the main square in Sorrento, this covered parking garage is guarded by a system of security cameras.
EUR 2.50/hour (or fraction of an hour) from 6 am to 10 pm; after 10 pm, EUR 4.50/hour.
Daily rate: EUR 27 with discounts for multiple day stays.
Parcheggio Stinga
Via degli Aranci 17
This private, guarded parking lot is open-air and located along Via degli Aranci (near the Pretura). Take Via Sersale from here to reach Corso Italia in minutes.
EUR 2/hour (or fraction of an hour)
Parcheggio Marina Piccola
The “Marina Piccola” guarded garage is located at the port, and is perfect for those taking the ferry to Capri.
Prices vary according to the size of the vehicle, but for a medium-sized car:
First 6 hours: EUR 22
First 12 hours: EUR 26
24 hours: EUR 32
Discounts available for online reservations.
Other parking lots are the Ulysse (at the beginning of the road to Marina Grande) and Central Parking on Corso Italia just outside the center of town, which offers a shuttle service to the port.
Church Services
The Cathedral hosts an English-language Anglican service at 17:00 most Sundays from April to October ( but not in August).At Santa Maria delle Grazie (perhaps the most beautiful Baroque church in town),cloistered nuns sing from above and out sight during a Mass eaches morningat 7:30 (on via dele Graziee
Bookstore
Libreria Tasso has a decent selection of books in English,includind this one ( daily 9:30 -23:00,shorter hours Oct-March,Via San Cesareo 96,one block north of cathedral,near Sorrento Men's Club,
Laundry
Sorrento has two handy self -service launderettes( about Euro 8/load wash and dry,includes soap;both open daiòy 7:00 -24:00,shorter hours off-season).One launderette just in the old center just down the alley next Corso Italia 30 ( Vico I Fuoro 3, The other is a couple of long blocks past the station ,at the corner of Corso Italia and Via degli Aranci.
Dining on a Budget in Sorrento
Sorrento: Where to Have Lunch
First you'll want to spend a few hours visiting Sorrento, which is an excellent idea as this resort town is perfectly positioned to then set off and explore the Amalfi Coast. There is both beautiful scenery and historic monuments to take in, and the center of town is thick with restaurants, take-away delis, and bars that are both inexpensive and good quality. Here's where to eat in Sorrento without breaking the bank, and without wasting precious touring time.
Inexpensive Pizza in Sorrento
The best way to eat well for less in Sorrento is by choosing pizza, and southern Italy's iconic Margherita never gets old. Our favorites:
Il Leone Rosso: located on Via Marziale near Corso Italia in the center of town, just a few minutes from the Circumvesuviana station. There is a wide variety of pizzas from the classic Margherita to dessert pizza with Nutella. In addition, clients are given a warm focaccia as a welcome and a glass of traditional limoncello to end the meal.Prices: between EUR 10 and 20.
Da Franco
This pizzeria in Sorrento is an institution. Located just a few steps from Piazza Lauro in the heart of the city the dining room is very old-style with wooden tables and prosciutto hams hanging fro the ceiling. The cutlery and plates are plastic, and service is quick. Though the vibe may be bare-bones, the rich flavors and aromas more than make up for it.
Our suggestions: try the prosciutto crudo (Parma or San Daniele) served sliced with fiordilatte di Agerola mozzarella cheese and grilled smoked scamorza cheese with black olives and chili pepper. Don't leave without sampling the "pizza al metro", or pizza by the meter, served with a number of toppings and surprisingly light. This restaurant is a great choice for large families.Prices: from around EUR 18.
Trattoria Chantecler on Via Santa Maria della Pietà that runs parallel Corso Italia in the town center. Homestyle cooking, with flavorful dishes and large portions...all at a great price. The décor is rustic and service is fast. There are also outdoor tables set up along the pedestrian lane that is very quiet for those who want to dine al fresco.Our suggestions: eggplant parmesan, lasagna, and fish, usually very fresh.Insider tip Avoid dining here on Sundays, when the restaurant can be packed.If you're in a hurry, they also offer take away meals. Prices: from EUR 6 to 20.
La Cantinaccia del Popolo is where you can dine in Sorrento for very little while feeling like part of the family. The restaurant is located just steps from Corso Italia, and the décor is traditional and simple, but the dishes are generously portioned and deliciously prepared with excellent quality ingredients. If you want to try classic recipes from the Sorrentine Peninsula, this is the right spot. The restaurant also produces its own wine and liqueurs.Our suggestions: the prosciutto and cheese antipasto, as well as the meat dishes.Prices: from EUR 5 to 30
For sweets like gelato, crepes, and frozen yogurt, try the gelateria Davide Augusto, a family-run gelateria with a large assortment of flavors from the classic seasonal fruits (strawberry, peach, cherry, and melon) to local specialties like Sorrento lemon, Giffoni hazelnut, and Bronte pistachio. If you are looking for something new to try, order a savory gelato made with milk and cream mixed with vegetable or cheese and topped with fresh fruit. They also serve crepes, frozen yogurt, and Belgian waffles. All this just a few minutes from the Circumvesuviana and Corso Italia.Price per gelato: from EUR 2.50.Where We Are Via Marziale, 19 Sorrento We Are Open All Week
08.00 am - 01.00 am
If you would like a quick, savory snack, stop for a sandwich in Sorrento at A’Marenna
This tiny spot on Piazza Tasso in the center of Sorrento is easy to spot, with its window crowded with delicacies, its food cart, and its contagious lively vibe. The sandwiches are delicious, made with quality ingredients and not too heavy. They also prepare classic hot dogs, gourmet sandwiches, and vegetarian options. There is a wide variety of choices and you can tuck in to your sandwich on the go while you decide what to see in Sorrento.
Prices: from EUR 4. Via Torquato Tasso, 23, 80067 Sorrento
Sorrento Historical Center
The center of Sorrento winds along the axle delimited from Via Pietà, Via San Cesareo, Via Padre Reginaldo Giuliani and Via Tasso.
The historical Sorrento center holds Palazzo Veniero, Palazzo Correale with its tiled with majolica dated from 1700 courtyard, the historical seats of Porta and Dominova, place appointed to the Sorrento nobility meetings, and the MuseoBottega of the Wood Inlaying, which keeps the ancienttradition of the Sorrento wood inlay.
Among the religious works to be admired in the Sorrento centre, the Cathedral with its inlaid wooden choir, the St. Antony Basilicaand the St. Francis Complex, of which famous is the Cloister, medieval building with fourteenth-century arcs, where every yearhundreds of Italian and foreigners marriages take place.
After having dedicated part of the tour to architecture the remainder of it will be pleasant strolls through Sorrento’s historical alleys filled with shops and typical Sorrento artisanship workshops, where one can admire the inlaid woodwork furniture or where to learn and taste our local produce such as our typical Lemon liquor, the Limoncello of Sorrento.
Piazza Torquato Tasso
As Sorrento’s main square, Piazza Torquato Tasso is where you can get a first impression of the city’s downtown scene. The square is small and lies at the junction of several main streets, with plenty of bars and cafes along the sidewalks. It’s usually bustling day and night with its steady flow of traffic and pedestrians. A notable landmark worth seeing is the baroque church of Santuario del Carmine, with the relaxing street-side patio of Bar del Carmine a great spot for a coffee and a bit of people watching.
Corso Italia Sorrento’s main walking street has loads of quality souvenirs
Head east from Piazza Tasso and you'll find Corso Italia, downtown Sorrento’s main shopping street. The neatly paved sidewalks are shaded by tall trees down this otherwise traffic-packed route. You’ll pass various shops at the base of tall historical 5-storey buildings, ranging from souvenir kiosks, mini supermarkets to designer boutiques (though the variety is limited compared to Italy’s fashion capitals such as Rome or Milan). Some of Sorrento’s favourite city hotels, such as the Hotel Sorrento City and Hotel Michelangelo, also share the length of this road. Be careful during the summertime as the street can get hectic with zipping scooters.
Villa Comunale
Take a detour off Piazza Tasso, northwards along Via Luigi de Maio and Via San Francesco, and you’ll eventually reach Sorrento’s scenic coastline. Among the best spots to visit here is Villa Comunale. It's a vast green and tree-shaded public space by the bay that’s adorned with sculptures and fountains. It's also where you can get sweeping seascapes with the silhouettes of Mount Vesuvius in the background. You can take the “beach lift” to the harbour area below the cliff for around €2.
St. Anthony’s Basilica
As one of Sorrento’s lovely piazzas, Piazza Sant’Antonino is home to the basilica of the same name. The piazza’s a short walk north of Piazza Tasso along Via Luigi de Maio, but the traffic isn't as hectic. St. Anthony’s Basilica looks over the piazza with its unassuming façade. But step inside (access is free), and you’ll find a beautiful baroque interior with frescoes and various sculptures depicting St. Anthony’s legend of him rescuing of a child from a whale off the coast of Sorrento.
Location: Via San Maria Grazie, 6, Sorrento, Italy
Open: Daily from 7 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm
Sorrento
Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the Mediterranean,spritzed by lemon and olive groves.Sorrento is an attractive resort of 20,000 resident and in summer,just as many tourists.
It's as well-located for regional sightseeing as it is a fine place to stay and stroll.The Sorrentineshave gone out of their way to create a completely safe and relaxed place four tourists to come and spend money.
As 90 percent of the town's economy is tourism,everyone seems to speak fluent English and work for the Chamber of commerce.
This gateway to the Amalfi Coast has an unspoiled old quarter,a lively shopping streetand a spectacular cliffside setting. Residents are proud of the many world -class romantics who've vacationed heresuch as famed tenor Enrico Caruso,who chose Sorrento as th eplace to spend his last weeks in 1921.
Sorrento itself has no world -class sights,but can easily give you a few pleasant hours..More important,Sorrento is a fine base for visiting Naples ( by boat or train );PompeiiHerculaneum,and Mount Vesuvius( by train,plus a bus for Vesuvius );the Amalfi Coast ( by bus );and the island of Capri ( by boat).All of these destinations are within and hour or so of Sorrento.Of the region's attractions,only Paestum's Greek temples are a little hard to reach from Sorrento,and even they can be seen in a long day.
Orientation to Sorrento
Downtown Sorrento is long and narrow.Piazza Tasso marks the town's center.The congested main drag.Corso Italia,runs parallel to the sea,passing 50 yards below the train station,trought Piazza Tasso,and then out toward the cape,where the road's name becomes Via Capo.Nearly everything mentioned here (except Meta beach and the hotels in Via Capo ) is within a 10 -minutewalk of the station.The town is perched on a cliff ( some hotels have elevator down to sunddecks on the water ); the best real beaches are a couple of miles away.Sorrento has two separate port areas:The Marina Piccola below Piazza Tasso,is a functional harbor with boats to mNaples and Capri,as well as cruise-ship tenders.( While the big cruise ships dock in Naples,smaller ships drop anchor at Sorrento.) The Marina Grande,below the other end of downtown,is alittle fishing villagewith recommended restaurants and more charm.
Tourist Information
The helpful regional TI ( labeled Azienda di Soggiorno ) -located inside the Foreigners' Club hands out the free monthly Surrentum magazine,with a great city map and schedules of boats,buses,concerts,and festivals ( Mon-Fri 8:30 -19:00,Sat -Sun 9:00 -13:00 except closed Sun Oct -May; Via luigi de Maio 35
Nino ,Fabiola,and Peppe).If you arrive after the TI close,look for their useful handouts in the lobby of the Foreigners'Club ( open until midnight).
You'll also find several small "Info Points" conveniently located around town.These hand out map and Surrentum magazine,and can answer basic question.You'll find one just outside the vtrain station in the green cabose ( daily 10:00 -13:00 & 15:00 - 19:00 ); near Piazza Tasso at the corner of via Correale ( under the yellow church,daily 10:00 -13:00 & 16:00 -21:00 ) ;at Marina Piccoila where cruise ship tenders and boats from Naples arrive ( daily 9:00 -17:00,but closed Nov-March);and the Achille Lauro parking garage.
Arrival in Sorrento
By train or bus
Sorrento is the last stop on the Circumvesuviana train line.
In front of the train station is the town's main bus stop,as well as taxis waiting to overcharge you ( E 15 minimum).All recommended hotels except those on Via Capo are within a 10 minute walk
By Boat
Passanger boats and cruise tenders dock at Marina Piccola.
As you walk toward town from the marina go up the big staircase where the pier bends.
Standing on the promenade and facing town,you'll see a TI Kiosk and ticket windows for boats to Capri and Naples in the lower area to your left;the bus stop directly ahead;and the elevator up to town to the right,about a five -minute walk along the the base of the cliff( Euro 1,follow lift/ascensore signs.)The bus is the easiest option,since is takes you directly to Piazza Tasso in the middle of town.
Just catch the next bus ( either the city bus,buy ticket before boarding at the nearby ticket window;or the private gray bus,buy ticket on board;either way,the ride cost Euro 1.20 and takes just a few minutes;buses generally depart a least every 20 minutes).
If you ride the elevator up to the Villa Comunale city park,exit through th epark gate and bear left;PiazzaTasso is about four blocks away.
By car
If you are arriving in Sorrento by car, remember that the historic center of town is closed to traffic each evening after 7:30 pm and all day Sunday. The parking options listed below are always accessible, even when the downtown is closed to motor vehicles.
Street Parking
Here are the few places you can find free street parking, marked in white paint:
Via Rota (quite far from the center)
Via Parsano (just steps from Corso Italia)
In the rest of the town center, parking is marked in blue paint, which means that you must pay. There are parking meters near the parking spaces where you can insert coins to pay for a set time period; take the printed ticket with the end time of your paid parking period from the meter and display it on your dashboard.
Blue Paid Public Parking Costs
30 minutes: EUR 1
1 hour and each subsequent hour: EUR 2
Parking Lots and Garages
Parcheggio Achille Lauro (Correale)
Via Correale 23
Located in the central Piazza Lauro, this covered parking garage has a few hundred spots.
EUR 2/hour (or fraction of an hour). Free for less than 30 minutes.
Daily rate: EUR 24
Parcheggio Vallone dei Mulini
Via Fuorimura 16
Located past Piazza Tasso, the main square in Sorrento, this covered parking garage is guarded by a system of security cameras.
EUR 2.50/hour (or fraction of an hour) from 6 am to 10 pm; after 10 pm, EUR 4.50/hour.
Daily rate: EUR 27 with discounts for multiple day stays.
Parcheggio Stinga
Via degli Aranci 17
This private, guarded parking lot is open-air and located along Via degli Aranci (near the Pretura). Take Via Sersale from here to reach Corso Italia in minutes.
EUR 2/hour (or fraction of an hour)
Parcheggio Marina Piccola
The “Marina Piccola” guarded garage is located at the port, and is perfect for those taking the ferry to Capri.
Prices vary according to the size of the vehicle, but for a medium-sized car:
First 6 hours: EUR 22
First 12 hours: EUR 26
24 hours: EUR 32
Discounts available for online reservations.
Other parking lots are the Ulysse (at the beginning of the road to Marina Grande) and Central Parking on Corso Italia just outside the center of town, which offers a shuttle service to the port.
Church Services
The Cathedral hosts an English-language Anglican service at 17:00 most Sundays from April to October ( but not in August).At Santa Maria delle Grazie (perhaps the most beautiful Baroque church in town),cloistered nuns sing from above and out sight during a Mass eaches morningat 7:30 (on via dele Graziee
Bookstore
Libreria Tasso has a decent selection of books in English,includind this one ( daily 9:30 -23:00,shorter hours Oct-March,Via San Cesareo 96,one block north of cathedral,near Sorrento Men's Club,
Laundry
Sorrento has two handy self -service launderettes( about Euro 8/load wash and dry,includes soap;both open daiòy 7:00 -24:00,shorter hours off-season).One launderette just in the old center just down the alley next Corso Italia 30 ( Vico I Fuoro 3, The other is a couple of long blocks past the station ,at the corner of Corso Italia and Via degli Aranci.
Dining on a Budget in Sorrento
Sorrento: Where to Have Lunch
First you'll want to spend a few hours visiting Sorrento, which is an excellent idea as this resort town is perfectly positioned to then set off and explore the Amalfi Coast. There is both beautiful scenery and historic monuments to take in, and the center of town is thick with restaurants, take-away delis, and bars that are both inexpensive and good quality. Here's where to eat in Sorrento without breaking the bank, and without wasting precious touring time.
Inexpensive Pizza in Sorrento
The best way to eat well for less in Sorrento is by choosing pizza, and southern Italy's iconic Margherita never gets old. Our favorites:
Il Leone Rosso: located on Via Marziale near Corso Italia in the center of town, just a few minutes from the Circumvesuviana station. There is a wide variety of pizzas from the classic Margherita to dessert pizza with Nutella. In addition, clients are given a warm focaccia as a welcome and a glass of traditional limoncello to end the meal.Prices: between EUR 10 and 20.
Da Franco
This pizzeria in Sorrento is an institution. Located just a few steps from Piazza Lauro in the heart of the city the dining room is very old-style with wooden tables and prosciutto hams hanging fro the ceiling. The cutlery and plates are plastic, and service is quick. Though the vibe may be bare-bones, the rich flavors and aromas more than make up for it.
Our suggestions: try the prosciutto crudo (Parma or San Daniele) served sliced with fiordilatte di Agerola mozzarella cheese and grilled smoked scamorza cheese with black olives and chili pepper. Don't leave without sampling the "pizza al metro", or pizza by the meter, served with a number of toppings and surprisingly light. This restaurant is a great choice for large families.Prices: from around EUR 18.
Trattoria Chantecler on Via Santa Maria della Pietà that runs parallel Corso Italia in the town center. Homestyle cooking, with flavorful dishes and large portions...all at a great price. The décor is rustic and service is fast. There are also outdoor tables set up along the pedestrian lane that is very quiet for those who want to dine al fresco.Our suggestions: eggplant parmesan, lasagna, and fish, usually very fresh.Insider tip Avoid dining here on Sundays, when the restaurant can be packed.If you're in a hurry, they also offer take away meals. Prices: from EUR 6 to 20.
La Cantinaccia del Popolo is where you can dine in Sorrento for very little while feeling like part of the family. The restaurant is located just steps from Corso Italia, and the décor is traditional and simple, but the dishes are generously portioned and deliciously prepared with excellent quality ingredients. If you want to try classic recipes from the Sorrentine Peninsula, this is the right spot. The restaurant also produces its own wine and liqueurs.Our suggestions: the prosciutto and cheese antipasto, as well as the meat dishes.Prices: from EUR 5 to 30
For sweets like gelato, crepes, and frozen yogurt, try the gelateria Davide Augusto, a family-run gelateria with a large assortment of flavors from the classic seasonal fruits (strawberry, peach, cherry, and melon) to local specialties like Sorrento lemon, Giffoni hazelnut, and Bronte pistachio. If you are looking for something new to try, order a savory gelato made with milk and cream mixed with vegetable or cheese and topped with fresh fruit. They also serve crepes, frozen yogurt, and Belgian waffles. All this just a few minutes from the Circumvesuviana and Corso Italia.Price per gelato: from EUR 2.50.Where We Are Via Marziale, 19 Sorrento We Are Open All Week
08.00 am - 01.00 am
If you would like a quick, savory snack, stop for a sandwich in Sorrento at A’Marenna
This tiny spot on Piazza Tasso in the center of Sorrento is easy to spot, with its window crowded with delicacies, its food cart, and its contagious lively vibe. The sandwiches are delicious, made with quality ingredients and not too heavy. They also prepare classic hot dogs, gourmet sandwiches, and vegetarian options. There is a wide variety of choices and you can tuck in to your sandwich on the go while you decide what to see in Sorrento.
Prices: from EUR 4. Via Torquato Tasso, 23, 80067 Sorrento
Sorrento Historical Center
The center of Sorrento winds along the axle delimited from Via Pietà, Via San Cesareo, Via Padre Reginaldo Giuliani and Via Tasso.
The historical Sorrento center holds Palazzo Veniero, Palazzo Correale with its tiled with majolica dated from 1700 courtyard, the historical seats of Porta and Dominova, place appointed to the Sorrento nobility meetings, and the MuseoBottega of the Wood Inlaying, which keeps the ancienttradition of the Sorrento wood inlay.
Among the religious works to be admired in the Sorrento centre, the Cathedral with its inlaid wooden choir, the St. Antony Basilicaand the St. Francis Complex, of which famous is the Cloister, medieval building with fourteenth-century arcs, where every yearhundreds of Italian and foreigners marriages take place.
After having dedicated part of the tour to architecture the remainder of it will be pleasant strolls through Sorrento’s historical alleys filled with shops and typical Sorrento artisanship workshops, where one can admire the inlaid woodwork furniture or where to learn and taste our local produce such as our typical Lemon liquor, the Limoncello of Sorrento.
Piazza Torquato Tasso
As Sorrento’s main square, Piazza Torquato Tasso is where you can get a first impression of the city’s downtown scene. The square is small and lies at the junction of several main streets, with plenty of bars and cafes along the sidewalks. It’s usually bustling day and night with its steady flow of traffic and pedestrians. A notable landmark worth seeing is the baroque church of Santuario del Carmine, with the relaxing street-side patio of Bar del Carmine a great spot for a coffee and a bit of people watching.
Corso Italia Sorrento’s main walking street has loads of quality souvenirs
Head east from Piazza Tasso and you'll find Corso Italia, downtown Sorrento’s main shopping street. The neatly paved sidewalks are shaded by tall trees down this otherwise traffic-packed route. You’ll pass various shops at the base of tall historical 5-storey buildings, ranging from souvenir kiosks, mini supermarkets to designer boutiques (though the variety is limited compared to Italy’s fashion capitals such as Rome or Milan). Some of Sorrento’s favourite city hotels, such as the Hotel Sorrento City and Hotel Michelangelo, also share the length of this road. Be careful during the summertime as the street can get hectic with zipping scooters.
Villa Comunale
Take a detour off Piazza Tasso, northwards along Via Luigi de Maio and Via San Francesco, and you’ll eventually reach Sorrento’s scenic coastline. Among the best spots to visit here is Villa Comunale. It's a vast green and tree-shaded public space by the bay that’s adorned with sculptures and fountains. It's also where you can get sweeping seascapes with the silhouettes of Mount Vesuvius in the background. You can take the “beach lift” to the harbour area below the cliff for around €2.
St. Anthony’s Basilica
As one of Sorrento’s lovely piazzas, Piazza Sant’Antonino is home to the basilica of the same name. The piazza’s a short walk north of Piazza Tasso along Via Luigi de Maio, but the traffic isn't as hectic. St. Anthony’s Basilica looks over the piazza with its unassuming façade. But step inside (access is free), and you’ll find a beautiful baroque interior with frescoes and various sculptures depicting St. Anthony’s legend of him rescuing of a child from a whale off the coast of Sorrento.
Location: Via San Maria Grazie, 6, Sorrento, Italy
Open: Daily from 7 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm
Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi: The Town between Two Seas
To one side, the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. To the other, the Bay of Salerno, the islets of Li Galli and the Amalfi Coast. Opposite, almost within swimming distance, the island of Capri. Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, the pocket-sized village set on a hilltop between Naples and Salerno, offers some of the most stunning sea views along the coastline. In addition, the area is dotted with ancient necropolis that mark the passing of Greek and Etruscan civilizations in the hills surrounding Sant'Agata and attracted travelers in the 1800s at the height of Italy's Grand Tour.
Perched on a hilltop and within easy walking distance of the main square in Sant'Agata, the Monastero del Deserto, was constructed by Italian Carmelite monks in 1679. For centuries, the monastery has been attracting travelers, including Stendhal and Goethe, with its spellbinding views of the two gulfs: the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. Another house of worship worth visiting is the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, famous for its precious altar of inlaid wood and mother pearl.
One of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi's best-guarded treasures is its culinary tradition. This is where the great chef Alfonso Iaccarino and his Michelin-starred "Don Alfonso 1890" reigns supreme. If you'd prefer a more informal meal, you'll love the casual home cooking served at the "Lo Stuzzichino", restaurant, directly opposite Don Alfonso. The area's passion for good food is hardly surprising considering the abundance of high-quality ingredients produced here, such as the "Sant Anna" tomato, "femminiello ovale" lemon, and Monti Lattari cheese. A trip to the area's farms and dairies is the perfect opportunity to stock up on delicious edible souvenirs.
the gourmet restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 is also an exclusive boutique hotel, perfectly located to explore both the Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine Peninsula.
Massa Lubrense - Sant'Agata
Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi: The Town between Two Seas
To one side, the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. To the other, the Bay of Salerno, the islets of Li Galli and the Amalfi Coast. Opposite, almost within swimming distance, the island of Capri. Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, the pocket-sized village set on a hilltop between Naples and Salerno, offers some of the most stunning sea views along the coastline. In addition, the area is dotted with ancient necropolis that mark the passing of Greek and Etruscan civilizations in the hills surrounding Sant'Agata and attracted travelers in the 1800s at the height of Italy's Grand Tour.
Perched on a hilltop and within easy walking distance of the main square in Sant'Agata, the Monastero del Deserto, was constructed by Italian Carmelite monks in 1679. For centuries, the monastery has been attracting travelers, including Stendhal and Goethe, with its spellbinding views of the two gulfs: the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. Another house of worship worth visiting is the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, famous for its precious altar of inlaid wood and mother pearl.
One of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi's best-guarded treasures is its culinary tradition. This is where the great chef Alfonso Iaccarino and his Michelin-starred "Don Alfonso 1890" reigns supreme. If you'd prefer a more informal meal, you'll love the casual home cooking served at the "Lo Stuzzichino", restaurant, directly opposite Don Alfonso. The area's passion for good food is hardly surprising considering the abundance of high-quality ingredients produced here, such as the "Sant Anna" tomato, "femminiello ovale" lemon, and Monti Lattari cheese. A trip to the area's farms and dairies is the perfect opportunity to stock up on delicious edible souvenirs.
the gourmet restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 is also an exclusive boutique hotel, perfectly located to explore both the Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine Peninsula.
Walking along the paths in positano
HIKE The Path of the Gods Difficulty:easy.The path is not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo
The Path of the Gods or in Italian,Sentiero degli Dei,is a spectacular walking trail on the Amalfi Coast that ends in Nocelle,,above Positano.The path is almost 5 miles and takes about 5 hours,but is an easy trail to hike.
the name of the footpath,The Path of the Gods,is an indication of the spectacular scenery enroute.Departure can be either from Bomerano or Nocelle taking care to have the sun behind you as you go to enjoy the view of the coast below.
Things you should know before beginning the hike:if you decide to start the path from nocelle follow these indications
Departur point: nocelle. From Casa Fiorellina( Romantic Room) a few meters in zone Chiesa Nuova you can take the bus Marked (Montepertuso -Nocelle) ,the stop is located between the bar Internazionale and the restaurant Grottino Azzurro.If instead you decide to start the path from Bomerano (Agerola) you will need to travel first to the town of Amalfi and then reach Bomerano (Agerola ).
On the across side of the bar internazionale you can take the Sita bus for Amalfi. From Positano:Bus to Amalfi +bus Amalfi -Agerola ( 2 hrs) In Amalfi change the sita bus and take that for Agerola.Ask the driver to let you off at the Bomerano stop. From here, follow the road signs which will lead you to the start of the walk. Agerola is famous for its fiordilatte, a particular type of fresh mozzarella cheese.Before you start the walk, stop off in one of the town's salumeria, where you can purchase some focaccia and fior di latte to sustain you during the journey: the perfect ingredients for a pic-nic worthy of the gods!
Once you get to Nocelle ( if you have worked up an appetite, you can stop for a snack in a very affordable restaurant, Santa Croce.Or eat a sandwich in the local delicatessen) a local bus is available to go to Positano or you can go down the two thousand stairways to the neighborhood of arienzo in around 15-20 minutes..Arrived in Arienzo In the summer, it is well worth descending a further 300 steps to the Arienzo beach, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea.From Arienzo, following the SS163 for circa 1 kilometer, walkers soon reach the center of Positano.From Nocelle if you decide not to take the local bus and to walk along the street to Positano,once past the village of Nocelle, continue for circa 1 kilometer along the recently constructed carriageway, here you will find to the La Tagliata restaurant, where you can lunch or dinner on the terrace, enjoying delicious food and a marvelous view of the sea and the island of Capri.
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Path of the Gods - Climbing Area Agerola - Path of Gods
Via Colle SerraHIKE The Path of the Gods Difficulty:easy.The path is not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo
The Path of the Gods or in Italian,Sentiero degli Dei,is a spectacular walking trail on the Amalfi Coast that ends in Nocelle,,above Positano.The path is almost 5 miles and takes about 5 hours,but is an easy trail to hike.
the name of the footpath,The Path of the Gods,is an indication of the spectacular scenery enroute.Departure can be either from Bomerano or Nocelle taking care to have the sun behind you as you go to enjoy the view of the coast below.
Things you should know before beginning the hike:if you decide to start the path from nocelle follow these indications
Departur point: nocelle. From Casa Fiorellina( Romantic Room) a few meters in zone Chiesa Nuova you can take the bus Marked (Montepertuso -Nocelle) ,the stop is located between the bar Internazionale and the restaurant Grottino Azzurro.If instead you decide to start the path from Bomerano (Agerola) you will need to travel first to the town of Amalfi and then reach Bomerano (Agerola ).
On the across side of the bar internazionale you can take the Sita bus for Amalfi. From Positano:Bus to Amalfi +bus Amalfi -Agerola ( 2 hrs) In Amalfi change the sita bus and take that for Agerola.Ask the driver to let you off at the Bomerano stop. From here, follow the road signs which will lead you to the start of the walk. Agerola is famous for its fiordilatte, a particular type of fresh mozzarella cheese.Before you start the walk, stop off in one of the town's salumeria, where you can purchase some focaccia and fior di latte to sustain you during the journey: the perfect ingredients for a pic-nic worthy of the gods!
Once you get to Nocelle ( if you have worked up an appetite, you can stop for a snack in a very affordable restaurant, Santa Croce.Or eat a sandwich in the local delicatessen) a local bus is available to go to Positano or you can go down the two thousand stairways to the neighborhood of arienzo in around 15-20 minutes..Arrived in Arienzo In the summer, it is well worth descending a further 300 steps to the Arienzo beach, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea.From Arienzo, following the SS163 for circa 1 kilometer, walkers soon reach the center of Positano.From Nocelle if you decide not to take the local bus and to walk along the street to Positano,once past the village of Nocelle, continue for circa 1 kilometer along the recently constructed carriageway, here you will find to the La Tagliata restaurant, where you can lunch or dinner on the terrace, enjoying delicious food and a marvelous view of the sea and the island of Capri.
The Valle delle Ferriere is a place unique to this world
.Departure can be either from Pontone or AmalfI .Duration: 3 - 4 hrs Kilometers: 6 Difficulty: easy
(Pontone is near Ravello).The route commences in Pontone, a district of Scala, some 225 meters above sea level. To reach Pontone you can take the Sita bus which runs between Positano-Amalfi, Ravello and Scala.Not all buses stop at Pontone: but you can easily reach Pontone on foot from Ravello or from Scala by way of a pleasant little lane.From here it descends towards Amalfi through a wood of tall chestnut trees and rare, long leaved ferns. The ruins of the medieval foundries, which gave the valley its name, can still be seen.The valley is also known as the Vallone dei Mulini and, the final stage of the walk, takes visitors past a number of water powered mills which once the produced Amalfi's famous paper.
From the main piazza in Pontone, take the mule path which passes in front of the Trattoria Antico Borgo. Once past an archway, to the left youll come to a junction where, at Christmas time, locals stage an impressive nativity scene.Immediately after this, to the left, a long flight of steps lead down, towards Amalfi. Dont take these, but go towards the valley, descend a few steps and then take the short uphill path amidst the lemon trees and vineyards.
At the top of the hill, a path leads to an aqueduct, beyond which, after a few meters, take the downwards path to the left.
Youll soon come to the first foundry and the Canneto stream. The path leads all the way down to Amalfi following the stream and passing by the ruins of the foundries and mills.Before commencing the descent, you can make a detour to reach the Riserva Integrale, a habitat for rare fauna and flora The only remaining examples of Woodwardia radicon, a fern which dates back to before the ice age, survive here thanks to the unique microclimate.
The detour is brief but demanding, and should be avoided if you are not particularly fit or are walking with small children.
In order to reach the Reserve, you will need to cross a stream, (a tree trunk serves as makeshift bridge) and follow the little uphill path which leads to the fences around the Reserve.
At this stage, turn back and take the no.25 route which traces the left bank of the river and in circa 45 minutes leads to the center of Amalfi.Once in Amalfi, check out the Paper Museum where you can visit an old 13th century paper factory. The museum library houses more than 3.000 volumes highlighting the history of paper making, an ancient art for which Amalfi is renowned.
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Riserva Statale Valle delle Ferriere
The Valle delle Ferriere is a place unique to this world
.Departure can be either from Pontone or AmalfI .Duration: 3 - 4 hrs Kilometers: 6 Difficulty: easy
(Pontone is near Ravello).The route commences in Pontone, a district of Scala, some 225 meters above sea level. To reach Pontone you can take the Sita bus which runs between Positano-Amalfi, Ravello and Scala.Not all buses stop at Pontone: but you can easily reach Pontone on foot from Ravello or from Scala by way of a pleasant little lane.From here it descends towards Amalfi through a wood of tall chestnut trees and rare, long leaved ferns. The ruins of the medieval foundries, which gave the valley its name, can still be seen.The valley is also known as the Vallone dei Mulini and, the final stage of the walk, takes visitors past a number of water powered mills which once the produced Amalfi's famous paper.
From the main piazza in Pontone, take the mule path which passes in front of the Trattoria Antico Borgo. Once past an archway, to the left youll come to a junction where, at Christmas time, locals stage an impressive nativity scene.Immediately after this, to the left, a long flight of steps lead down, towards Amalfi. Dont take these, but go towards the valley, descend a few steps and then take the short uphill path amidst the lemon trees and vineyards.
At the top of the hill, a path leads to an aqueduct, beyond which, after a few meters, take the downwards path to the left.
Youll soon come to the first foundry and the Canneto stream. The path leads all the way down to Amalfi following the stream and passing by the ruins of the foundries and mills.Before commencing the descent, you can make a detour to reach the Riserva Integrale, a habitat for rare fauna and flora The only remaining examples of Woodwardia radicon, a fern which dates back to before the ice age, survive here thanks to the unique microclimate.
The detour is brief but demanding, and should be avoided if you are not particularly fit or are walking with small children.
In order to reach the Reserve, you will need to cross a stream, (a tree trunk serves as makeshift bridge) and follow the little uphill path which leads to the fences around the Reserve.
At this stage, turn back and take the no.25 route which traces the left bank of the river and in circa 45 minutes leads to the center of Amalfi.Once in Amalfi, check out the Paper Museum where you can visit an old 13th century paper factory. The museum library houses more than 3.000 volumes highlighting the history of paper making, an ancient art for which Amalfi is renowned.
Sentiero dei Limoni
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