Sorrento

Panoramic view of Sorrento

Panoramic view of Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples

Street view in Sorrento

Sorrento is a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination, it can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii as it is at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. The Sorrentine Peninsula has views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. The Amalfi Drive, connecting Sorrento and Amalfi, is a narrow road that threads along the high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Ferries and hydrofoils connect the town to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia. Sorrento's sea cliffs and luxury hotels have attracted celebrities including Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti. Limoncello is a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar which is produced in Sorrento. Other agricultural production includes citrus fruit, wine, nuts and olives.

Campania Highlights

Italy in Brief

The Amalfi Coast Will Get an Airport This Summer, But Full Takeoff is Still a Few Years Away

The revived Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi airport is expected to begin operating commercial flights in early July of this year, but development will continue until at least 2043.

Culture

Just How Romantic is “Marriage Italian Style,” Really?

For Valentine’s Day, we revisit this cinematic classic, which turns 60 this year. But before you dim the lights to watch, be warned: This one could spoil the mood if you’re not careful.

Italy Around The World

Figurines for nativity sets for sale on Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples

Naples and the National Italian American Foundation Team Up to Save Craft of Christmas Cribs

The popes, politicians and footballers dotting Naples’ iconic Via San Gregorio Armeno will soon be joined by some new characters: the Italian-Americans.

Italy in Brief

Aerial view of the prison-bakery in Regio IX of Pompeii

Prison-Bakery Emerges at Pompeii Ahead of Exhibition on Hidden Lives in Ancient City

Archaeologists at Pompeii have uncovered a “prison-bakery” where enslaved people and donkeys were confined to grind grain for bread in harrowing conditions.

Italy in Brief

Venere degli Stracci, Venus of the Rags, in Piazza Municipio

Michelangelo Pistoletto to Donate “Reborn” Venus of the Rags to Naples

Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Venere degli Stracci (“Venus of the Rags”) will be re-installed in Naples’ Piazza Municipio early next year after its destruction by arson this past summer.

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Recipes From Campania

Recipes

Neapolitan pastiera made with angel hair pasta / Photo courtesy of Francine Segan

Skip the Chocolate Eggs and Make This Easter Dessert From Naples Instead

The best known version of this iconic dessert, Neapolitan pastiera, is made with whole wheat berries. But there’s a much less labor-intensive twist that uses pasta instead.

Recipes

pizza di scarola in a Naples shop window

This Neapolitan Escarole Pie is Perfect for Christmas Eve

Filled with the flavors of the area — anchovies from Cetara, black olives of Gaeta, raisins, pine nuts and tender escarole — this first course is a classic favorite in Naples.

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Cavatelli al Sugo di Capra: Pasta With Goat Ragù

A specialty of Campania, this flavor-infused meat sauce is traditionally served with cavatelli, a pasta with a name deriving from “cavato” (carved out).

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Rum Babá Cake

Moist brioche cake soaked in sweet rum syrup, rum babá is a favorite Neapolitan dessert. It’s so beloved that there’s even a Neapolitan expression: Sì nu babbà.

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Taralli Sugna e Pepe

Taralli sugna e pepe are a classic Neapolitan snack food, for sale by street vendors and bakeries, and perfect with a glass of chilled dry white wine.

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