Things to Do in Sorrento

There are 2 attractions in Sorrento. Pompeii, ancient roman city preserved by vesuvius eruption, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Pompeii
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Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved by Vesuvius eruption
Archaeological Site
Amalfi Coast
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Amalfi Coast
Scenic Mediterranean coastline with steep cliffs and towns
Cape
Mount Vesuvius
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Mount Vesuvius
Active volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples
Volcano
Blue Grotto
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Blue Grotto
Sea cave on Capri famed for blue light
Museum
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
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Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Roman cities preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption
Historical Site
Cappella Sansevero
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Cappella Sansevero
Historic chapel in Naples with notable sculptures
Church
National Archaeological Museum, Naples
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National Archaeological Museum, Naples
Major archaeological museum housing Roman and Pompeii artifacts
Museum
Villa Rufolo
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Villa Rufolo
Historic villa with terraces and coastal Amalfi views
Museum
Museo di Capodimonte
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Museo di Capodimonte
Large Neapolitan palace museum with extensive Italian paintings
Museum
Royal Palace of Naples
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Royal Palace of Naples
Grand historic palace housing royal apartments and collections
Museum
Aragonese Castle
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Aragonese Castle
Medieval fortress on volcanic islet connected by causeway
Castle
Catacombs of San Gennaro
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Catacombs of San Gennaro
Early Christian catacombs with ancient frescoes and tombs
Archaeological Site
Villa Jovis
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Villa Jovis
Roman imperial villa of Emperor Tiberius on Capri
Ruins
Pio Monte della Misericordia
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Pio Monte della Misericordia
Neapolitan church housing Caravaggio's 'Seven Works of Mercy'
Museum
Villa San Michele
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Villa San Michele
Hilltop house-museum on Capri with panoramic views
Museum
Certosa di San Giacomo
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Certosa di San Giacomo
Historic Carthusian monastery and cloister on Capri
Museum
Coral Jewellery Museum
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Coral Jewellery Museum
Specialized museum exhibiting coral jewellery craftsmanship
Museum
Capri
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Capri
Mediterranean island famed for cliffs and Blue Grotto
Island
Poggiomarino
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Poggiomarino
Small town and comune in Campania region
Archaeological Site
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
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Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Naples football stadium named after Diego Maradona
Stadium
Cumae
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Cumae
Ancient Greek colony near Naples with archaeological ruins
Archaeological Site
Teatro di San Carlo
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Teatro di San Carlo
Historic Naples opera house; Europe's oldest continuously active
Theater
Castel Nuovo
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Castel Nuovo
Medieval Neapolitan castle and historic waterfront fortress.
Castle
Oplontis
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Oplontis
Roman villa archaeological site near ancient Pompeii
Archaeological Site
Baia
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Baia
Archaeological site of ancient Roman seaside resort
Archaeological Site
Naples Cathedral
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Naples Cathedral
Cathedral in Naples housing revered religious relics
Church
Solfatara (volcano)
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Solfatara (volcano)
Phlegraean Fields volcanic crater emitting fumaroles
Volcano
Villa of the Papyri
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Villa of the Papyri
Ancient Roman villa with extensive papyrus scroll collection
Archaeological Site
Villa of the Mysteries
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Villa of the Mysteries
Pompeian villa famous for well-preserved frescoes
Archaeological Site
Castel dell'Ovo
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Castel dell'Ovo
Historic seaside castle on Naples' little island
Castle
Lake Avernus
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Lake Avernus
Volcanic crater lake near Naples, linked to Roman myths
Lake
Castel Sant'Elmo
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Castel Sant'Elmo
Hilltop star-shaped fortress overlooking Naples and bay
Castle
Certosa di San Martino
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Certosa di San Martino
Former monastery on Naples hill housing an art museum
Religious Site
Vivara
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Vivara
Small protected islet near Procida with nature reserve
Island
Amalfi Cathedral
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Amalfi Cathedral
Seaside cathedral with Arab-Norman and Byzantine influences
Church
Nisida
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Nisida
Small volcanic islet near Naples with prison history
Island
Phlegraean Islands
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Phlegraean Islands
Volcanic archipelago west of Naples with thermal activity
Islands
San Francesco di Paola, Naples
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San Francesco di Paola, Naples
Neoclassical church facing Naples' main square
Church
Vesuvius National Park
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Vesuvius National Park
Protected area around Mount Vesuvius, active volcanic summit
Park
Santa Chiara, Naples
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Santa Chiara, Naples
Gothic complex in Naples with cloistered monastery
Church
piazza del Plebiscito
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piazza del Plebiscito
Large Neapolitan public square in central Naples
Plaza
Castel Capuano
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Castel Capuano
Medieval Neapolitan castle historically used for administration
Castle
House of the Faun
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House of the Faun
Large Pompeii Roman house famed for mosaics
Archaeological Site
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
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Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
Major Catholic shrine and pilgrimage church in Pompei
Church
Palace of Capodimonte
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Palace of Capodimonte
Naples royal palace housing major art collections
Museum
Palace of Portici
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Palace of Portici
18th-century royal palace near Vesuvius, archaeology museum
Palace
Secret Museum
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Secret Museum
Private museum section housing ancient erotic artifacts
Museum
Amphitheatre of Pompeii
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Amphitheatre of Pompeii
Ancient Roman amphitheatre preserved beneath volcanic ash
Archaeological Site
Monte Nuovo
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Monte Nuovo
Small volcanic hill formed by 16th-century eruption
Volcano
Monti Lattari
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Monti Lattari
Mountain range forming Amalfi Coast's northern backbone
Mountains
Piscina Mirabilis
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Piscina Mirabilis
Massive ancient Roman cistern near Naples
Museum
San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples
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San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples
Naples church built over Roman-Greek archaeological remains
Church
Temple of Apollo (Pompeii)
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Temple of Apollo (Pompeii)
Ancient temple in Pompeii dedicated to Apollo
Temple
Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
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Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
Historic astronomical observatory and meteorological research site
Museum
House of the Vettii
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House of the Vettii
Well-preserved Pompeian house notable for Roman frescoes
Archaeological Site
Piazza Dante, Naples
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Piazza Dante, Naples
Central Naples square dominated by Dante Alighieri monument
Plaza
Salerno Cathedral
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Salerno Cathedral
Medieval cathedral in Salerno with Romanesque façade
Church
San Domenico Maggiore
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San Domenico Maggiore
Major medieval church in Naples with Gothic interior
Church
Flavian Amphitheater (Pozzuoli)
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Flavian Amphitheater (Pozzuoli)
Roman amphitheatre in Pozzuoli, coastal archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Gesù Nuovo
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Gesù Nuovo
Baroque Naples church notable for unique stone facade
Church
Monte Solaro
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Monte Solaro
Highest point on Capri island with sea views
Mountain
Temple of Isis (Pompeii)
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Temple of Isis (Pompeii)
Well-preserved Pompeii temple dedicated to Isis
Archaeological Site
Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella
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Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella
Historic Neapolitan music conservatory with rich archives
Palace
Ospedale L'Albergo Reale dei Poveri, Naples
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Ospedale L'Albergo Reale dei Poveri, Naples
Massive 18th-century Naples hospice and former hospital
Palace
San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, Naples
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San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, Naples
Historic Neapolitan church with Spanish origins
Church
San Paolo Maggiore, Naples
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San Paolo Maggiore, Naples
Baroque church in Naples with prominent façade
Church
Santa Maria del Carmine, Naples
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Santa Maria del Carmine, Naples
Historic Carmelite church in Naples with artistic interiors
Shrine
Santa Maria della Sanità, Naples
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Santa Maria della Sanità, Naples
Historic church in the Sanità district of Naples
Church
Villa Poppaea
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Villa Poppaea
Archaeological Roman villa ruins near Pompeii
Archaeological Site
Crypta Neapolitana
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Crypta Neapolitana
Ancient Roman tunnel connecting Naples and Pozzuoli
Archaeological Site
Gaiola Island
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Gaiola Island
Small volcanic islet off Naples coast, marine park
Island
House of Julia Felix
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House of Julia Felix
Roman house in Pompeii featuring frescoed rooms
Ruins
Madre del Buon Consiglio
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Madre del Buon Consiglio
Catholic church in Campania region, Italy
Church
Palazzo dello Spagnolo, Naples
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Palazzo dello Spagnolo, Naples
Rococo palace in Naples with dramatic double staircases
Palace
Temple of Jupiter
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Temple of Jupiter
Ancient temple dedicated to Jupiter in Campania
Temple
Archbishop's Palace (Naples)
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Archbishop's Palace (Naples)
Historic episcopal residence adjacent to Naples cathedral
Palace
Cape Miseno
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Cape Miseno
Promontory near Naples, site of ancient Roman Misenum
Cape
Fusaro Lake
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Fusaro Lake
Coastal lake near Naples with historic 18th-century villas
Lake
Palazzo Cellammare, Naples
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Palazzo Cellammare, Naples
Historic Neapolitan palace overlooking the waterfront
Palace
Sirenuse
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Sirenuse
Small archipelago off Amalfi coast associated with siren myths
Islands
Villa Pignatelli
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Villa Pignatelli
Neoclassical villa museum in Naples, decorative art collections.
Museum
Carmine Castle
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Carmine Castle
Historic castle in Campania with coastal views
Castle
Castello Barbarossa
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Castello Barbarossa
Medieval coastal castle guarding Campanian coastline
Archaeological Site
Fontana del Gigante, Naples
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Fontana del Gigante, Naples
Historic Neapolitan fountain featuring a colossal statue
Monument
Macellum of Pompeii
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Macellum of Pompeii
Ancient Roman market building preserved in Pompeii
Market
Monte Faito
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Monte Faito
Mountain above Sorrento offering panoramic Bay of Naples views
Mountains
Palazzo Spinelli di Laurino, Naples
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Palazzo Spinelli di Laurino, Naples
Neapolitan palace belonging to the historic Spinelli noble family
Palace
Piazza Bellini, Naples
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Piazza Bellini, Naples
Historic Naples square adjacent to Greek-Roman ruins
Plaza
San Gennaro extra Moenia
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San Gennaro extra Moenia
Ancient Neapolitan basilica located outside old city walls
Church
Sorrento Cathedral
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Sorrento Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral in Sorrento, medieval origins
Church
Agnano
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Agnano
Volcanic area near Naples with thermal baths
Volcano
Parco Virgiliano
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Parco Virgiliano
Panoramic seaside park in Naples with coastal views
Park
Villa Cimbrone
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Villa Cimbrone
Historic villa with cliffside gardens in Ravello
Historical Site
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Capri Philosophical Park
Outdoor park with sculptures and philosophical quotes
Park
Camaldoli hill
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Camaldoli hill
Hill near Naples with panoramic views and monastery
Volcano
Villa Arianna
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Villa Arianna
Roman villa at Stabiae with well-preserved frescoes
Palace
Villa San Marco
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Villa San Marco
Ancient Roman villa at Stabiae with mosaics
Palace
Historic Centre of Naples
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Historic Centre of Naples
Layered ancient and medieval center with narrow streets
Historical Site