PHOTO: Piazza Tasso in Sorrento, Italy
Alfresco cafes and pubs surround Piazza Tasso, the main city square in Sorrento, Italy, while the main retail shopping district stretches from the far end of the piazza.
PHOTO: Marina Piccola in Sorrento, Italy
Marina Piccola and the cliffs in the lower level of Sorrento, Italy offer pretty views of the Bay of Naples. The town is built on two levels, with marinas, fishing fleets, and beaches on the lower level, and most residences and businesses on the cliffs above.
The Soul of Sorrento, Italy – Generations of Small Shopkeepers
It would have been easy to dismiss Sorrento, Italy as just another attractive but over-touristy town. It offers the obligatory horse-drawn carriage rides, as well as a little white train that carries visitors from the upper level of town down to the beaches and marinas. Sidewalk cafes dot pretty piazzas that pop up around every … Read more
PHOTO: Little White Train in Sorrento, Italy
Many visitors opt to ride the little white train in Sorrento, Italy because of steep streets and hundreds of steps leading down to Piccola Marina on the lower level of town make walking difficult.
PHOTO: Horse-drawn Carriage Ride in Sorrento, Italy
Taking a horse-drawn carriage ride is a great way to see the sights of Sorrento, Italy. Passengers are treated to a tour of the upper and lower levels of the city, while the driver points out specific sites and provides a bit of history. Once you have the lay of the land, it is easy … Read more
