On your way around Sorrento's city center, you're bound to pass this piazza since it connects the…read morepedestrian only zones to the part of town with many hotels, summer apartments and leads to more local residential areas. Restaurants, cafes, hotels and a couple miscellaneous shops and church buildings line this thoroughfare. The car traffic coupled with many pedestrians constantly crossing, I'd warn drivers to be very careful in this area! A statue of Saint Antoninus of Sorrento, patron saint of the city, stands in the center, a salutation to those entering the historic old town. On the north edge, the sidewalk overlooks and connects to stairs that descend down to a hairpin turn in the road at the base. On the southern edge, there's a deep ravine (Vallone dei Mulini) filled with plants, trees and shrubs, and an old abandoned mill?), smack dab in the middle of the block. Constantly tourists take pictures here day and night lol. Walking thru here about a dozen times over the course of two days, there wasn't ever a quiet moment, even during shoulder season. Restaurants are busy being that it's such a central meet up point. Perhaps only at around 7am one day when most tourists were still sleeping was it quieter with only locals out and about.

Piazza Tasso is a lovely square in Sorrento…read more Lucky to stumble across a local festival on our cruise ship tour to Sorrento and Pompeii. Our tour guide was not sure what they were celebrating. Take time to check out the beautiful baroque yellow church and everything Limoncello while you are in the neighborhood. The lemons in Sorrento are enormous and the geography reflects their impact. Limoncello granitas. Lemon pasta. Lemon biscotti. Lemons on everything from dish towels, baskets and bags to headbands. My sister-in-law even bought a pair of swim shorts that were covered with a large lemons in the pattern. Nice for a short stop while exploring Sorrento. Tip: There is a bathroom next to the church. It takes one euro each.

Meandering down Corso Italia, this church set back from the street caught my eye. A simple facade,…read moreI figured to give it a go and check if it was open. Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (Cathedral of Saints Philip & James), also known as the Sorrento Cathedral, is one of the most well-known and culturally significant important churches in town. As a functional parish, regular masses are held here and it's a central gathering place for local religious festivities. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and Saints Philip and James, its history dates back to the 11th century, with a plethora of changes altering its appearance from its Romanesque origins to add Baroque and neo-Gothic components. An example of this is the cathedral clock tower, which sits apart from the main building, having been built later in the 16th century over ancient Roman ruins, with vertical extensions adding the top levels in the 18th century. Inside the church, multi-hued marble walls and columns, vibrant ceiling frescos with swirling gold acanthus leaves* and scenes of the aforementioned saints, baroque wall accents, and a number of side chapels in various states of decor, ornate wood inset paneling, etc. all combine for what appeared to me a somewhat restrained appearance (compared to most other church buildings I visited on this trip). A serene atmosphere pervaded the main building; since it was late afternoon on a weekday, only a handful of other visitors walked about. No fee for admission and I spent about 20 minutes here. Note there's a break in the daily hours so plan around it! Opening hours: 8:00AM- 12:30PM ​4:30PM - 8:30PM *I was today years old when I learned that's what those curling leaves are called which form the basis of much classic Greek/Roman architectural and ornamental painting motifs! For example used atop Corinthian columns.

Our Mediterranean cruise ported here, nice area & amazing views of the sea & the volcano, pretty…read morecool to see in the distance. Nice port area there are plenty of places to eat, shop & just take in the scenery. The port was a nice stop a good way to spend some time exploring the area.

A huge port with facilities and many shops to check out before you get back on board! Also it's…read moreright across the street from the hustle and bustle of Napoli! An impressive looking building actually!

While most of Sorrento is perched up on the limestone cliffs, if you want to take a ferry to Capri…read moreor other islands or ports, the Port of Sorrento is where you depart. With beautiful blue water, views of the steep cliffs from sea level, and Mt. Vesuvius in the background, it's very picturesque and worth experiencing even if you aren't catching a ferry. There are some cafes and a few touristy souvenir kiosks, one that sold some very pretty and functional tote bags. I purchased one that folded up to practically nothing and easily fit into my handbag. This way, I always had a tote to carry any items I bought along the way. For $5, my tote covered in signature Sorrento lemons was a treasure! The beach here isn't what one typically envisions. There is no sand and not much space. Most areas are owned by the hotels and they have private lifts that take you down to their private docks lined with recliners. On the far south end is a public area and if you are coming from the town above, you can walk down a path of steps and switchbacks to reach the public docks and cafes. From above, the lift / elevator is located over by the museum and small. For just $1 euro each way, you can make it down to the beach or back up to the town easily. Some people walk down then take the lift up. After a full day of walking, I did the round trip for $2 and it was totally worth it!

Clean quiet port. Spectacular views of volcanoes, yachts,Vespas and volcanic cliffs. Outdoor…read morecafes @ hotels facing the ocean.

Retail stores, restaurants, street vendors, buskers, on a weekend evening in April around 8:30pm,…read moreyou'll find all these and a street full of crowds, mostly local youth probably between high school and beyond, hanging out at the start of a weekend. The streets were bumpin'--all the kids were out and about that night. Most stores closed between 8-8:30pm though bars and restaurants stayed open later. During the daytime plenty of tourists and shoppers frequent this street, though in April it wasn't quite yet peak season so nice that it wasn't too crowded. The Toledo metro stop is the crown highlight of their local subway system with a state of the art color-shifting ceiling so worth dropping in for a look.

One of Naples' most significant thoroughfares, Via Toledo, runs for nearly a mile from Piazza Dante…read morein the north to Piazza Trieste e Trento in the south, close to Piazza del Plebiscito. It was built in 1536. It's a lively street, busy with tourists and shopping and restaurants. Buses and taxis and cars run the street as well. They're supposed to stop for pedestrians. If you do decide to cross, you'll want to ensure you have eye contact and then you /should/ be okay. [Review 19241 overall - 389 in Italy - 211 of 2023.]