Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea
( 081 877 19 42;
www.museomuta.it
;
Via San Nicola 28; adult/reduced €8/5; 10am-6.30pm summer, to 5pm
winter)
Since the 18th century, Sorrento has been famous for its
intarsio
furniture, made
with elaborately designed inlaid wood. Some wonderful examples can be found in this
museum, housed in an 18th-century palace complete with beautiful frescoes. There's also
an interesting collection of paintings, prints and photographs depicting the town and sur-
rounding area in the 19th century.
MUSEUM
Duomo
(Corso Italia; 8am-12.30pm & 4.30-8.30pm)
To get a feel for Sorrento's history, stroll down Via
Pietà from Piazza Tasso and past two medieval palaces en route to the cathedral with its
striking exterior fresco, triple-tiered bell tower, four classical columns and elegant maiol-
ica clock. Take note of the striking marble bishop's throne (1573) and the beautiful
wooden choir stalls decorated in the local
intarsio
style.
CATHEDRAL
Activities
Bagni Regina Giovanna
(Pollio Felix)
Sorrento famously lacks a proper beach, so consider splashing around at Bagni
Regina Giovanna, a rocky beach about 2km west of town. Set among the ruins of the Ro-
man Villa Pollio Felix, the water is clean and clear. While you can walk here (follow Via
Capo), you'll save your swimming strength by catching the SITA Sud bus or the EAV Bus
(Linea A) headed for Massa Lubrense.
BEACH
Sic Sic
( 081 807 22 83;
www.nauticasicsic.com
;
Marina Piccola; May-Oct)
To seek out the best beaches,
rent a boat from this outfit. There's a variety of options, starting at around €50 per hour or
€150 per day. It also organises boat excursions.
BOATING
Tours
City Sightseeing Sorrento
( 081 877 47 07;
www.sorrento.city-sightseeing.it
;
adult/reduced €12/6; Apr-Oct)
A hop-on, hop-off bus
tour of Sorrento and the surrounding area. Daily departures are at 9.30am, 11.30am,
BUS TOUR
