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Welcome to Sant'Agnello Italy. If you’are planning to visit Sant'Agnello for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Sant'Agnello and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Sant'Agnello and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Sorrento (1 Km)

Museo "Correale di Terranova"

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.

Sorrento (2 Km)

Chiesa di San Francesco

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.

Sorrento (2 Km)

Il Chiostro di San Francesco

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.

Sorrento (2 Km)

Il bastione di Parsano

Vicereal walls open to publicInfo www.antichemurasorrento.it

Sorrento (2 Km)

Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea

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.

Castellammare di Stabia (9 Km)

Terme Stabiane

The Stabian Baths were built around the 19th century at the behest of King Francis I of Bourbon. On the initial project of the architect Catello Troiano, the spa complex was expanded by the architect Ranireri who built two more new pavilions. The radical modification took place by the architect Eugenio Cosenza who gave the building a decidedly Art Nouveau style.

Castellammare di Stabia (9 Km)

Castello Angioino

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.

Castellammare di Stabia (11 Km)

Antiquarium Stabiano

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.

Castellammare di Stabia (11 Km)

Scavi Archeologici

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.

Agerola (12 Km)

convento di cospita

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

Capri (14 Km)

Spiaggia Salto di tiberio

Capri (14 Km)

Villa Jovis di Tiberio

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Scavi di Pompei

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Scavi archeologici di Pompei

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”.

Torre Annunziata (15 Km)

Villa di Oplontis e Villa Lucius Crassus Tertius

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

Pompei (15 Km)

La Villa dei misteri

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Casa della caccia antica

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Foro di pompei

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

La casa del Fauno

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Il lupanare di Pompei

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

L'anfiteatro di Pompei

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Palestra Grande

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Tempio di Apollo

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Basilica

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.

Pompei (15 Km)

Casa del Poeta Tragico

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Chiesa di S.Anna

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Museo "Ignazio Cerio"

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Certosa di San Giacomo

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.

Capri (16 Km)

I faraglioni di Capri

These are three huge rock formations that emerge from the sea, the average height is about 100 meters. The first stacks is called Stella, the second Faraglione di Mezzo, the third Faraglione di Fuori. The stacks characterize the landscape of the island and make it recognizable all over the world.

Capri (16 Km)

Centro storico di Capri

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Museo Diefenbach

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Centro Caprense "Ignazio Cerio"

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Belvedere Cannone

It takes its name from the Napoleonic occupation of 1808, in fact, the garrisons of the French army placed, in defense of the south side of the island, a large cannon. Amazing view.

Capri (16 Km)

Palazzo a Mare

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Castello di Castiglione

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.

Capri (16 Km)

Spiaggia dell'Arsenale

Capri (17 Km)

Giardini di Augusto

Beautiful flowering terraces of Mediterranean plants overlooking Marina Piccola on one side and the Faraglioni on the other side. From the gardens one of the most spectacular scenic walks of Capri starts, the route takes you directly to Marina Piccola.

Capri (17 Km)

Monte Solaro

It is the highest place on the island at 589 meters above sea level. You can take a chairlift there or walk by taking a narrow street at the beginning of Viale Axel Munthe. At the top, you will see a complex of belvederes including the remains of Fortino di Bruto, a blockhouse built in the early 19th century when England and France were battling.

Capri (17 Km)

Villa San Michele

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.

Torre del Greco (17 Km)

Museo del Corallo dell'Istituto Statale d'Arte

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.

Agerola (17 Km)

sentiero degli dei

Named such by the locals of the time for its fabulous landscapes that accompany along the duration of the route; the breathtaking passages overlooking the sea have made it the most famous of all the Paths of the Amalfi Coast.

Agerola (17 Km)

valle delle ferriere

The Valle delle Ferriere or Valle dei Mulini (due to the presence of hydroelectric mills of the 1800s and paper mills of the time of the Maritime Republic) is today a nature reserve

Anacapri (17 Km)

Spiaggia Gradola

Capri (17 Km)

Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo

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.

Capri (18 Km)

La Grotta Azzurra

The cave is located in the municipality of Anacapri below the remains of the Imperial Villa Damecuta. It is 60 metres long and 25 metres wide. Famous since Roman times for the game of colors created by the light that penetrates the submerged part. Access to the cave can be more or less difficult depending on the tides.

Anacapri (18 Km)

Grotta Azzurra

We find the Blue Grotto in Anacapri. It is a natural cave two meters wide where we can admire the blue water of only a meter deep. In the past, the cave was used as a marine nymphaeum. Today it is one of the most beautiful places to visit.

Anacapri (18 Km)

Spiaggia Grotta azzurra

Capri (18 Km)

Villa Damecuta

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.

Capri (18 Km)

Faro di Punta Carena

The lighthouse was named after the westernmost point of the island. It is the second most powerful lighthouse in Italy. It stands on the rocky promontory named Punta Carena because it looks like the keel of a ship. The location is a wonderful seaside resort for sun shines from dawn to sunset.

Anacapri (19 Km)

Torre Damecuta

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.

Anacapri (19 Km)

Fortino Orrico

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.

Anacapri (19 Km)

Fortino di Mesola

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.

Terzigno (19 Km)

Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio Ercolano

The Vesuvius National Park was declared a protected area on 5 June 1995. In the Park there are endemics that are created by the cooled lavas, a rarity that colors the lavas gray adding silver reflections visible only on full moon nights. In fact, for this magnificent show that is created, night visits are also organized.

Anacapri (19 Km)

Torre della Guardia

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.

Ercolano (19 Km)

Villa Campolieto

Anacapri (20 Km)

Fortino di Punta Pino

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.

Ercolano (20 Km)

Scavi di Ercolano

Ercolano (20 Km)

Casa del Bicentenario

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.

Ercolano (20 Km)

Teatro

The theatre which is placed at the edge of the archeological site is believed to have been accommodating an approximated two thousand spectator.

Ercolano (20 Km)

Casa a Graticcio

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.

Ercolano (20 Km)

Casa dei Cervi

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.

Ercolano (20 Km)

Pistrinum

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.

Ercolano (20 Km)

Casa Sannitica

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

Ercolano (20 Km)

Casa del Mosaico di Nettuno e Anfitrite

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.

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Castello Barbarossa

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”.

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What To See near Sant'Agnello

Museo "Correale di Terranova"

Chiesa di San Francesco

Il Chiostro di San Francesco

Il bastione di Parsano

Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea

Terme Stabiane

Castello Angioino

Antiquarium Stabiano

Scavi Archeologici

convento di cospita

Spiaggia Salto di tiberio

Villa Jovis di Tiberio

Scavi di Pompei

Scavi archeologici di Pompei

Villa di Oplontis e Villa Lucius Crassus Tertius

La Villa dei misteri

Casa della caccia antica

Foro di pompei

La casa del Fauno

Il lupanare di Pompei

L'anfiteatro di Pompei

Palestra Grande

Tempio di Apollo

Basilica

Casa del Poeta Tragico

Chiesa di S.Anna

Museo "Ignazio Cerio"

Certosa di San Giacomo

I faraglioni di Capri

Centro storico di Capri

Museo Diefenbach

Centro Caprense "Ignazio Cerio"

Belvedere Cannone

Palazzo a Mare

Castello di Castiglione

Spiaggia dell'Arsenale

Giardini di Augusto

Monte Solaro

Villa San Michele

Museo del Corallo dell'Istituto Statale d'Arte

sentiero degli dei

valle delle ferriere

Spiaggia Gradola

Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo

La Grotta Azzurra

Grotta Azzurra

Spiaggia Grotta azzurra

Villa Damecuta

Faro di Punta Carena

Torre Damecuta

Fortino Orrico

Fortino di Mesola

Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio Ercolano

Torre della Guardia

Villa Campolieto

Fortino di Punta Pino

Scavi di Ercolano

Casa del Bicentenario

Teatro

Casa a Graticcio

Casa dei Cervi

Pistrinum

Casa Sannitica

Casa del Mosaico di Nettuno e Anfitrite

Other attractions in Sant'Agnello

Spiaggia Scarselli R Sas SB

Spiaggia Risorgimento

Spiaggia Rinascenza

Castello Barbarossa

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