Italy

Rugged coastline emerges from the mists during a drive along Italy’s famous Amalfi coast, between Sorrento and Positano.

Town Hall in Sorrento, Italy (the Municipio) anchors one end of pretty little St. Antonino Square. In the center of the gardens is a statue of Saint Antonino, the patron saint of Sorrento, who is credited with saving the city from invasion, Bubonic plague, and demonic possession, among other miracles. Visitors come here from all … Read more

Baroque exterior of Church of Carmine on Piazza Tasso in Sorrento, Italy is painted a striking yellow color, while inside holds a famous painting of the Black Madonna by Onofrio Avellino. Strangely, an outdoor covered bar all but blocks the entrance.

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.

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.