The legends indicate a close connexion between Lipara and Surrentum, as though the latter had been a colony of the former; and even through the Imperial period Surrentum remained largely Greek. The oldest ruins are Oscan, dating from about 600 BCE. Before the Roman supremacy, Surrentum was one of the towns subject to Nuceria, and shared its fortunes up to the Social War; it seems to have joined in the revolt of 90 BCE like Stabiae; and was reduced to obedience in the following year, when it seems to have received a colony.
The most important temples of Surrentum were those of Athena and of the Sirens (the latter the only one in the Greek world in historic times); the former gave its name to the promontory. In antiquity Surrentum was famous for its wine (oranges and lemons which are now so much cultivated there not having been introduced into Italy in antiquity), its fish, and its red Campanian vases; the discovery of coins of Massilia, Gaul and the Balearic Islands here indicates the extensive trade which it carried on.
The position of Surrentum was very secure, protected by deep gorges. The only exception to its natural protection was 300 yards on the south-west where it was defended by walls, the line of which is necessarily followed by those of the modern town. The arrangement of the modern streets preserves that of the ancient town, and the disposition of the walled paths which divide the plain to the east seems to date in like manner from Roman times.
Torna a Surriento song
It may seem strange to many, but this song is dedicated to a man. Here are the facts: In September of 1902, the Prime Minister, Giuseppe Zanardelli made an official visit to Sorrento. He took an apartment where Giambattista De Curtis used to work as a fresco painter.
In those times the conditions of Sorrento were catastrophic. Streets not connected, houses dilapidated and services were non-existent. To encourage the Prime Minister to do something as soon as possible, the De Curtises (Giambattista and Ernesto) dedicated this song to him. It was written in a few hours but has been modified slightly to the present version. They were urging him to return and enjoy the beauty of Sorrento after the hopefully coming reconstruction.
SEDIL DOMINOVA
This is the only remaining testimony in Campania of the old noble seats and dates back to the XVI century. It has a quadrilateral form with two corner arches in piperno (lava) permitting the view of the interior of the cupola and the end walls with 18th century frescoes. The pilasters and polystyle arches with their capitals are in archaic style. The 17th century cupola is decorated by green and yellow majolica roof-tiles.
CHURCH AND CLOISTER OF S. FRANCESCO
The monastery's origin dates to the first half of the VIII century. The cloister's architecture presents crossed arches in tufo on two sides of the portico, expressing the style of the late 1300s and substituted on the other two sides by round arches on octagonal pilasters. Various elements of pillage are present as in the three corner columns reutilized functionally after being taken from pagan temples.
CATTEDRALE
In Romantic style it dates to the XV century, the side door is from the same period (1474) and in Renaissance style. Amongst other things the church houses paintings by artists from Neapolitan school of the 1700s, an archbishop throne in fine marbles and a wooden choir box by Sorrentine craftsmen. At the bell tower is an arch with four antique columns.
HOUSE OF TASSO
On the right of the road which from the F.S. Gargiulo Square leads to the Vittoria Square is the entrance to the Imperial Tramontano which incorporates two rooms left from the house where Torquato Tasso, author of Jerusalem Liberated, was born in 1544
SORRENTO COOKING SCHOOL
Is located within the Giardino Delle Esperidi of Raffaella D’Esposito and her family, a well known resort of the “Penisola Sorrentina”. The School, which is a short distance from the sea and the city centre, is sorrounded by a field of lemon and orange trees where there are bungalows, chalets and residences that give an alternative to the more traditional hotel accomodation available in Sorrento.
The Cooking School includes a cooking area, a tasting area used to sample the dishes prepared during the lesson, a large dining area, and a small store where it is possible to buy typical local products selected by us.
LOVERS OF ITALY
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While staying in Sorrento or on the Amalfi Coast, you and your wedding party can enjoy a vacation in furnished hotels or in the many exquisite villas by the sea. After your formal marriage ceremony, you can entertain friends and relatives at these characteristic and stunning rental properties.
WEDDINGS CAR SERVICE - SORRENTO
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