Chiesa di San Francesco
Sorrento
Dating back to the fourteenth century, is made mainly in the Baroque style.
The white marble facade was redone in 1926, while the main portal dates from the fifteenth century and was made ??of wood.
Initially the building was an ancient oratory founded by St. Anthony, patron saint of Sorrento.
Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea
Sorrento
The Bottega della Tarsia Lignea Museum is located in the eighteenth-century Palazzo Pomarici — Santomasi. The exhibition halls welcome various wooden objects made by the nineteenth-century Sorrento inlays. The Museum also has several paintings by foreign and Italian artists who testify to the historical and environmental context where the art of local inlay developed.
Museo "Correale di Terranova"
Sorrento
The Correale Museum of Terranova has been located in the Correale gentilizia residence of Terranova since 1924. It was open to the public since 1989 and contains 17th century furniture and paintings by great artists such as those of Artemisia Gentileschi and Alfonso Rodriguez, which belong to the period from the 15th to 19th century. century. All the works are exhibited in 23 different rooms. Among the works are figures dedicated to the founders of the museum and also archaeological collections.
Il Chiostro di San Francesco
Sorrento
It dates back to the '300 but has different architectural styles as it has been restored in later periods. The cloister has an arch structure with highly decorated capitals, filled with plants and flowers. It houses the Sorrento Summer Festival.
Il bastione di Parsano
Sorrento
Vicereal walls open to publicInfo www.antichemurasorrento.it
Chiostro del Paradiso
Amalfi
(19 Km)
The Paradise Cloister was built between 1266 and 1268 by Filippo Augustariccio. The cemetery was composed of balusters, sharp arches and intertwined arches and inside we find a garden with palm trees. Over time, the cloister was rebuilt. Visitors can also admire the Roman and medieval galleries.
Palestra Grande
Pompei
(17 Km)
It is found behind the amphitheater and occupies a very large area. It measures 141 meters by 137 meters. It is a public area that is used as a public gymnasium and a ground for exercises. It was specifically meant for youths and men who participated in sporting activities like wrestling, swimming, discus and for running. At its center is a large swimming pool.
Tempio di Apollo
Pompei
(17 Km)
It is located on the western side of the Forum to the north of the Basilica. It is the oldest building in the Forum and was built by the Greeks. Estruscan items and some other oldest remains were discovered here which dates back to the 575 BC. A tour to this place gives you a beautiful glimpse of how beautiful temples were devoted to the gods of the Ancient Rome.
Casa della caccia antica
Pompei
(17 Km)
This is an attractive building in Pompei that is located a short distance from the House of Faun when heading towards the Porta di Nola gate. It has got many frescoes of hunting scenes. It contains some very fine examples of the 4th style generation. On the walls of the 2nd cubiculum are the winter and autumn personifications. There are other beautiful decorations inside this great historical house.
Basilica
Pompei
(17 Km)
It is a wonderful public building that is located to the south west corner of the Forum. It was specifically used as a place of administering justice as well as where trade was carried on. The building’s main hall consists of a long columnar nave. Shaped tiles covered with stucco were used in the construction of these columns.
Casa del Poeta Tragico
Pompei
(17 Km)
This is a house that is located in the Region VI across from the Forum baths. At its entry is a Latin word "cave canem" which means "beware the dog". There is also a decoration of a mosaic dog at the entrance which depicts all the features of a live dog. It contains a lot of paintings of Greek mythological subjects than any other place in the whole of Pompei.
Casa del Bicentenario
Ercolano
(20 Km)
This house excavation was finished in 1938 two hundred years after the official digging had started hence named bicentenary. This house is decorated with frescoes and a cross that probably could be the oldest artifact testifying Christianity in Roman Empire.
Casa Sannitica
Ercolano
(20 Km)
This house has an arrangement that was distinctive of the Samnites, an ancient community that lived in this mountainous part. The remains of the casa Sannitica has its rooms decorated with frescoes with this impressive atrium that is kilted by gallery with lonic columns
Casa dei Cervi
Ercolano
(20 Km)
This is a rich patrician mansion which probably is one of the most beautiful houses overlooking the Bay. The house is well decorated with numerous frescoes and artworks including a marvelous sculptured group of stags being attacked by dogs.
Pistrinum
Ercolano
(20 Km)
An inscription on this building states that the bakery belonged to one Sextus Patulus Felix. A large oven and mills can be seen at the backyard of the baker’s.
Teatro
Ercolano
(20 Km)
The theatre which is placed at the edge of the archeological site is believed to have been accommodating an approximated two thousand spectator.
Casa a Graticcio
Ercolano
(20 Km)
This house derives its name from the wooden trellis which formed the graticcio (framework) of its walls. This house is the only antique example of this technique of construction.
Casa del Mosaico di Nettuno e Anfitrite
Ercolano
(20 Km)
This is another archeological site of a house equipped with a shop having its counter facing to the street. The nymphaeum is decorated by mosaics that depict Amphitrite and Neptune.
Villa San Michele
Capri
(15 Km)
The museum house of a famous physician from Sweden known as Axel Munthe, Villa San Michele is the perfect Mediterranean island retreat. It’s filled with white colonnades open clear to blue skies, rooms adorned with a fascinating collection of archeological findings and antiques from diverse periods in history. It was built at the turn of the 20th century on the grounds of one of Tiberius’s ancient villas. The villa and its surrounding grounds sit on top of the so called Phoenician steps built by first Greek settlers between Anacapri and Capri.
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
Capri
(16 Km)
The church is located in Anacapri and a very nice example of baroque style on the island. Though the church is already nice, its mosaic tile floor depicting Adam and Eve from paradise makes it more captivating. The floor was designed by artist Leonardo Chiaiese.
Certosa di San Giacomo
Capri
(14 Km)
Count Giacomo Arcucci of Capri, a secretary to Jeanne I of Anjou, found a spot enclosed by walls in a small south facing coastal valley called Sama or Lama where he laid the charterhouse foundation. It dates back to 1371 and it is believed that it was built on remains of previous sixth Villa of Tiberius and Roman buildings. Today its home to a museum holding a number of large statues from the Roman age. This statues were recovered from the sea floor of Grotta Azzurra cave in 1964.
Villa Damecuta
Capri
(16 Km)
Excavations at the Villa began in 1937 under the direction of Amedo Maiuri. Among the findings that were salvaged are fragments of columns made from pure Greek marble. These points out the villas rich décor of marble floors, stucco work, decorations and art works.
La casa del Fauno
Pompei
(17 Km)
In the whole of the Roman Republic, it is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses. It is also the most expensive residence in the ancient Pompeii measuring 3,000 meters squared. On its floors were lavish mosaics but only a few are remaining in place. Some of these mosaics were removed and taken on display at the National Museum of Naples.
Centro storico di Capri
Capri
(14 Km)
It's characterized by small colorful houses and countless staircases. The houses were built with the Court closed. The Center is divided into two areas developed in different epochs.
Villa Jovis di Tiberio
Capri
(12 Km)
Back then it was the splendid residence of Emperor Tiberius. It starts from Piazzetta Umberto I, turns into Via delle Botteghe and continues straight on through Via Fuorlovado via Croce and finally via Tiberio. Other attractions are also present in the vicinity. They are the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, the cave of Tiberius and the lighthouse Tower.
Palazzo a Mare
Capri
(14 Km)
Palazzo a Mare is located in the Gulf of Naples, in the northern part of Capri. It is an archaeological site built on the rubble of a beautiful palace, of imperial origin of Tiberius. The residence also owned a semi-circular nymphaeum, summer accommodation of the emperor. It is said that Roman Romulus Augustus, the last emperor, was sent into exile right inside it.
Scavi archeologici di Pompei
Pompei
(16 Km)
The archaeological excavations of the city of Pompeii represent the remains of the ancient Roman city destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excavations began in 1748. Today the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The discoveries gave birth to the ancient Roman holiday villas “Roman otii”.
L'anfiteatro di Pompei
Pompei
(17 Km)
One of the oldest stone buildings ever discovered, with an interesting feature is the only amphitheater that has no underground floor below the arena. Very visible are the holes that were used to cover the arena, so that viewers were protected from the elements.
Il lupanare di Pompei
Pompei
(17 Km)
It was a brothel built on two floors, classified by category. In fact, the ground floor was reserved for modest social classes and consisted of just 5 rooms and a bathroom, while the first floor has a separate entrance and comfortable services, was reserved for the upper classes.
La Villa dei misteri
Pompei
(17 Km)
This Villa is located just outside the city walls. On it is the most famous Pompeian wall-painting. It contains a room (that is called The Initiation Chamber) which is decorated with very beautiful but strange scenes. Initiations took place here and they marked a transition from childhood to adulthood. There is an opening between the first and last scenes of the fresco that leads into the chamber.
Foro di pompei
Pompei
(17 Km)
It is the main square of the famous city. It was once an uncovered place, where there were numerous shops built entirely of lava and tuff. Once the Romans conquered Pompeii, everything was rebuilt, in fact the shops were shot down together with the famous Temple of Apollo.
Museo del Corallo
Ravello
(20 Km)
Founded in 1986, it collects artifacts in coral, cameos, mother of pearl and shells, from Roman times to the last century.
Villa Rufolo
Ravello
(20 Km)
Built in the second half of '200. A favorite of musicians, artists and poets, praised in the verses of Boccaccio, in whose gardens Richard Wagner saw the materialization of his works and his imagination.
convento di cospita
Agerola
(14 Km)
the convent lies on a modest characteristic plateau overlooking the Gulf, of Amalfi in the peace and tranquility of a place certainly sacred and of remarkable historical significance, hosting the ruins of a medieval construction of the 1000s
Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea
Amalfi
(19 Km)
The cathedral dates back to early 10th century and its conspicuous stripy façade has been refurnished twice since. The building is hybrid, with the Silican Arabic-Norman style predominating. Its magnificent 13th century bell tower can be seen from the harbour. Its huge bronze doors deserve a look as well. The doors are the first in Italy, commissioned by a local noble; they were made in Syria and shipped to Amalfi.
Arsenali delle Repubblica amalfitana
Amalfi
(19 Km)
Back in the days when Amalfi was a great maritime republic, this cavernous Arsenale was the town’s major shipbuilding depot. In the modern day, it hosts temporary exhibitions. It opens at varying times depending on what on the occasion.
Museo della Carta
Amalfi
(19 Km)
Built in the 13th century, it is a paper museum and it is housed in the oldest paper mill in Europe. It tenderly preserves original paper presses that are still in complete working order. There is a variety of stationery that you will be inspired to buy from the gift shop, along with paper pressed with flowers and calligraphy sets.
Statua e fontana di Flavio Gioia
Amalfi
(19 Km)
Flavio Gioia, inventor of the compass, monument to those who have never been born! In fact, it is true that the Amalfi people invented the compass, but Flavio Gioia never existed, it is a historical error of transcription of ancient documents
Villa di Oplontis e Villa Lucius Crassus Tertius
Torre Annunziata
(16 Km)
The villa of Poppea is a villa d'otium dating back to the first century BC where there were rooms dedicated to the production of wine and oil. There are viridaries, sculptures, beautiful frescoes, spas, lararium, peristiles, triclines , Olympic pool
Chiesa di S.Anna
Capri
(14 Km)
The church of S. Anna was a parish of Capri until 1595. It was attributed to a dating dating back to the twelfth century. It has very important frescoes and a floor dating back to 1878.
Scavi di Pompei
Pompei
(16 Km)
In the archaeological area is represented not only Roman life but also all the frescoes of that era. Part of the works are found in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and a small amount in the Antiquarium of Pompeii. Since 2000, the archaeological excavations of Pompeii have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Castello di Castiglione
Capri
(14 Km)
The Castiglione Castle was probably built between the 10th and 11th centuries on the homonymous hill. It was renovated in the twelfth century by the will of Charles of Anjou, thus becoming a directorial property. The structure is composed of a quadrangular plan with forced and crenellated walls and its edged nougats. At the center of the fortress there was also a chapel dedicated to the Madonna della Libera. Since 1952 the Castle was destined for public homes, after the restoration carried out by Duke Roberto Caracciolo.
Torre Clavel
Positano
(9 Km)
The Tower of Fornillo, called 'Clavel', dates back to the 13th century and is named after Gilbert Clavel, who bought it at the beginning of the 20th century. The structure has a pentagonal plan and has very special architectural elements. Thanks to its high position, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the whole area.
Torre Trasita
Positano
(9 Km)
The Trasita Tower is one of the three towers built during the mid-16th century, on commission by Pietro da Toledo. It was a defensive system consisting of three watchtowers in the coastal area. The structure is still visible today, even if it does not maintain a perfect state of preservation.
Torre Grado
Praiano
(13 Km)
The Grado Tower was built in 1564, and has a square structure. The structure was used for reasons of defense, its function was to spot the dangers that could come from the sea. Currently, the building has been restored.
Torre a Mare
Praiano
(14 Km)
The Torre a Mare, also known as the Assiola Tower, was built in 1270 and has a cylindrical structure with an escarpment base. The Tower was used during the wars as a lookout to warn the inhabitants of dangers. After many restorations today it is in good condition.
Torre Maggiore
Ravello
(20 Km)
The Torre Maggiore is located inside the Villa and was built in the 13th century. It was designed in the nineteenth-century style and is currently subject to restoration.
Torre di Atrani
Amalfi
(20 Km)
The Tower of Atrani is located on the coast of Amalfi and is a building that can be admired continuously for a long time on the entire coast. It was built for defensive reasons, for alarm and protection against pirate attacks from the 9th to the 17th century. The tower, along with all the others, is a great example of history and ancient testimony.
Torre di Vettica
Amalfi
(17 Km)
The tower of Vettica, in the city of Amalfi, dates back to 1568. The purpose of the construction was to offer greater protection against the privateers. The tower stands on the promontory of the Capo di Vettica.
Fortino di Punta Pino
Anacapri
(18 Km)
Il Fortino di Pino is located in Anacapri and is located near the sea. The exterior is built in a circular shape while, the interior is built in rectangular shape. Near the Fortino di Pino we find the Lighthouse of Punta Carena.
Fortino di Mesola
Anacapri
(17 Km)
Fortino di Mesola is located in Anacapri. It is located around the two cannons and consists of thick walls. It was built for the defense of the coast. From the excavations carried out, small tools were found and it is thought that primitive men have lived there.
Fortino Orrico
Anacapri
(17 Km)
The Fortino di Orrico is located in Anacapri near the sea. It is composed of a semi-circular structure with its walls. From the building we can also see the two cannons that are part of the fort.
Torre Damecuta
Anacapri
(17 Km)
The Damecuta Tower is located 150 m above sea level and was initially built to protect the city from attacks by Saracen pirates. The construction has always been surrounded by an enormous amount of vegetation and shrubs typical of coastal areas. In addition, the latter is also part of the homonymous Villa. It is a typical beauty and characteristic not to be missed for those who are passionate about antiquities and pirate stories, being also in excellent condition.
Torre della Guardia
Anacapri
(17 Km)
The Watchtower located in the province of Anacapri is among the most famous historical monuments on the island. It is located on the hill facing the sea and offers a beautiful view of the coast. It is surrounded by walls that show us what its function was at the time, that is, the defensive one from the attacks of enemies.
Castello Angioino
Castellammare di Stabia
(11 Km)
The Angevin Castle was built around the tenth century at the behest of the Duke of Sorrento. Some historians, however, also attribute the construction to Charles I of Anjou from whom it takes its name. In the following centuries it had several renovations becoming also the seat of the garrison of mercenary soldiers. Within its walls there was the cathedral that housed the bishops of the diocese. The structure consists of powerful walls with towers and towers joined together through a wall with relative side openings.
Scavi Archeologici
Castellammare di Stabia
(13 Km)
The Archaeological Excavations of Castellammare di Stabia have brought to light several villas and residential buildings as well as residential districts of the ancient city of Stabiae. The origins of the city date back to the 7th century BC and from historical materials it appears to have been destroyed by Silla and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The remains were found on the edge of the Poggio di Varano of several villas, including that of San Marco and Villa Arianna which is the oldest.
Villa Campolieto
Ercolano
(20 Km)
Scavi di Ercolano
Ercolano
(20 Km)
Centro Caprense "Ignazio Cerio"
Capri
(14 Km)
The Centro Caprense Ignazio Cerio is pleased to present the exhibition Capri and the world in the drawings by Laetitia Cerio. The project aims to highlight the artistic depth of Edwin Cerio's daughter, focusing attention on a lesser known aspect, the graphic one.
Museo del Corallo dell'Istituto Statale d'Arte
Torre del Greco
(18 Km)
The State Art Institute of Torre del Greco is one of the oldest in Italy. The Coral Processing School was established in 1878 and inaugurated on 3 April 1933. In the Museum there are engraving works of the various workshops, as well as on coral, lava, pink shell and brindle, sardonica, mother of pearl and ivory. The school participated in numerous national and international exhibitions between 1881 and World War II.
Museo "Ignazio Cerio"
Capri
(14 Km)
The I. Cerio Museum is located inside the fourteenth-century Palace of Cerio built by Count Giacomo Arcucci, first lord of Capri. It originates from the research carried out by the tireless Dr. Ignazio Cerio who has collected fossils, rocks and shells from Capri and from various parts of the world for more than fifty years. His interest led him to found in 1949 the current Caprense Museum of renowned fame.
Museo Diefenbach
Capri
(14 Km)
The Diefenbach Museum has been located in the Refectory of the Charterhouse since 1974 and is dedicated to the German painter Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach, who arrived in Naples in 1900. The canvases on display depict a gloomy Capri, full of magic and Nordic mythology. All this represents a strong link of the artist with the forces of nature.
Antiquarium Stabiano
Castellammare di Stabia
(13 Km)
The Stabiano Antiquarium was inaugurated in 1958 at the behest of the archaeologist Libero D'Orsi who had undertaken excavations to bring to light materials of the ancient Roman city of Stabiae. The Museum was built in the middle school environments of the city. Today it collects more than 8000 exhibits from the Stabian villas and buildings that were gradually explored.
Museo Civico
Amalfi
(19 Km)
On the first floor of the Municipal Palace we find the Civic Museum of Amalfi. Inside the building, in addition to the works of Domenico Morelli, we also find the Tabula Amalpitana, a maritime code dating back to the era of the Marian Republic. In the museum we can admire ancient nautical instruments, costumes used in historical regattas and typical objects of medieval sailors.
Castello Barbarossa
Anacapri
(15 Km)
The Amalfi people built the Barbarossa Castle, which was rooted in the 9th century. To offer greater resistance to the enemy, the Amalfi fans carried out modernization and renovation work by building a cylinder shaped tower. The castle is spread over a quadrangular surface. The structure was named after the attacks suffered by the Commander of the Turks, nicknamed, precisely, “Barbarossa”.
Museo del Duomo di Ravello
Ravello
(20 Km)
It contains Roman urns and sarcophagi, but also sculptures of particular interest as the bust of Sigilgaita Rufo, one of the most beautiful sculptures of all Western art of the '200 in Southern Italy.