Naples (Salerno), Italy - Royal Caribbean International

SORRENTO PLACES OF INTEREST
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Chiesa e Chiostro di St. Francisco (Church and Cloister
of St. Francis), with its beautiful crossing arches, was built
as a monastery in the early 1400s. As with many of the Catholic
buildings in Italy, much of the stone work was taken from earlier
pagan temples.
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Palazzo Correale (Correale Palace) was built in the late
1300s as the home of the old and prominent Correale family.
It is designed in a combination of Gothic and Neapolitan
styles. Volcanic stone was used in the arched framing of many
of the windows. Two brothers, Pompeo and Alfredo, were the
last decedents of the family. According to their wills and wishes,
their collections of art and treasured collectables have become
museum exhibits.
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Casa Quattrocentesca (Fifteenth Century House), built
in the late 1400s, is a beautiful building whose design and
construction was influenced by the style more commonly found
in the region of Tuscany.
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Sorrento Cathedral is located along the beautiful Corso
Italia. First begun in the late 1400’s Renaissance style, the
cathedral has undergone many restorations over the years. In
the sanctuary are a number of striking paintings from the 1700s
as well as a marble throne for the Archbishop and wonderfully
crafted wood designs created by artisans from Sorrento.
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Campanile Del Duomo (The Cathedral Bell Tower)
was begun in the 500s AD. The base of the tower was
designed in the Roman style. The rest of the tower is designed
and constructed in the Byzantine style. The area around the bell
tower is where citizens would originally meet to discuss town
business.
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Chiesa dei Servi di Maria (Church of the Servants of
Mary) was designed in the Baroque style and built in the
1700s. On Good Fridays congregants of the church dress in
black hooded robes and carry a wooden statue of Christ through
the town.
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Le Antiche Mura (The Old Wall) is a small segment of
all that is left of the first defensive fortification from the
original Greek town. After centuries, the wall was in the process
of being rebuilt when the Turks invaded in 1561.
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Sedil Dominova (Seat of the Rulers), built in the 1400s,
as were many of the buildings in Sorrento, was the official
meeting place of the town’s nobles. It was from here that the
leaders worked out the town’s daily business. The dome of the
hall is covered in beautiful frescos from the 1700s. The crests
of Sorrento’s leading families still adorn the walls.
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Chiesa del Rosario (Church of the Rosary) is believed
to have been built in the early 300s AD during the reign
of Emperor Constantine. As with many of the earliest Catholic
churches, Saint Rosary, as it is usually referred to, was constructed
upon the site using many of the materials of a Roman
pagan temple. From 11-1400 AD, known as the church of Saint
Felice and Baccolo, it was the main cathedral of Sorrento.
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The Museo Bottega, built in the 1700s, is home to a
nice collection of art, furniture and especially the works
of intarsia, (decorative inlaid wood design). The artisans of Sorrento
have long been famous for the quality of their work. It is
the goal of the museum to help pass down the ancient skills and
techniques to the next generation of artists and craftsmen.
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Casa di Cornelia Tasso (House of Cornelia Tasso)
was built in the early 1500s. Cornelia was the sister
of Torquato Tasso. The Tasso family was very distinguished.
The family had all the political and religious connections and
enemies that come with such prominence. Cornelia’s brother,
Torquato, was the famously gifted yet emotionally disturbed
Italian poet.
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Piazza Tasso is the heart of Sorrento. From this point
you can get the feel of the town that has been slowly
and graciously growing as it has welcomed visitors 9 from around
the world over millennia.
Beyond Sorrento and Salerno
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Pompeii is 14 miles east of Naples and the eruption of Vesuvius
in 79 A.D. buried this town. Numerous excavations 12 have taken
place and it is now the best preserved specimen of an ancient
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Roman town in existence. Visitors can see the remains of public
buildings, streets, temples, shops, theaters and public baths.
Herculaneum was once the summer resort of wealthy Romans.
It was also affected by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and
is remarkably well preserved. Smaller than Pompeii, it offers a
unique vision of private life in the Roman Empire, and was the
inspiration for Paul J. Getty’s museum in Malibu, California.
Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the mainland
of Europe. There have been many notable eruptions, the most
well-known being that of 79 A.D. which did so much damage
to Pompeii and Herculaneum. The last eruption took place in
1944, however, there are still emissions of smoke and interior
evidence of heat.
Isle of Capri – This mountainous and romantic island, beautifully
situated in the Bay of Naples, may be reached by jetfoil
and hydrofoil.
Ischia, 18 miles south-west of Naples, is the largest island in
the Bay of Naples and of volcanic origin. Over the years it
has become increasingly popular with tourists and may also be
reached by jetfoil and hydrofoil.
Amalfi Drive, east of Sorrento, is one of the most spectacular
Drives in Europe, stretching along the mountains of the Salerno
Coast. Amalfi town was originally an important Maritime Republic
and its Cathedral, built in 937 A.D., features a unique
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grand stairway leading to the beautiful byzantine facade.
PREFERRED SHOPPING
In Sorrento
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A&B - Pizzeria Aurora - Restaurant O’ Canonico -
Located at Piazza Tasso 7. Family business since 1898.
50 different types of genuine Neapolitan pizza made in the traditional
brick oven. Homemade pastas with seafood, meat or
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tomato sauce. More than 1500 types of the best Italian wines.
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80 Different Types of Homemade Liquors: Limoncello (lemon
liquor), wild fennel, basil, orange. Wine Shop: Take away package
located inside the restaurant; shipping available. N Advertised
on Wine Spectator for the “best selecion of wine”. English
speaking, fast and friendly service. O
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Gioielleria Di Somma - Love and Passion for the Tradition
of Goldsmith Artistry. Located at Corso
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Italia, 114.
Jewelry Brands: Chantecler, Pomellato, Pianegonda, Dodo,
Montblanc, Leo Pizzo, Hermes, Crivelli. Watch Brands: Mont-
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blanc, Hermes, TCM, Pirelli, Graham, Arnod & Son. Every
piece of jewelry is handcrafted and comes with a guarantee
of the high quality of the diamonds and colored gems. Their
weight is shown in carats and the gold is guaranteed 750/000
(18K). Exclusive baby jewelry collection.
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Notturno - Inlaid Wood Works Factory and Showroom.
Located at Via Fuorimura 33; Ask your Port & Shopping
Guide for Transportation to Visit the Factory. Free demonstration
of beautiful craftsmanship. Wooden Objects: Jewelry
boxes, cigar boxes, pictures, trays, coasters, grandfa¬ther
clocks, clocks, game tables, dining rooms, bedrooms, tables,
photo albums, chess boards, chess sets, wooden toys and many
wooden souvenirs. Murano jewelry and Christmas ornaments.
Worldwide shipping available; Tax-free purchases.
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Harmony Gift Center - Located at Via Fuoro, 25 Sorrento.
Inlaid wood works. Wide selection of gift items to
take home as souvenirs. Don’t miss the famous Madame Alexander
Collection Dolls and My Doll, the doll of the heart.
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In Capri
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Chantecler - This Exquisite Jewelry Store is a Must See for
all Chic Visitors to Capri! Located at 51 Via Vittorio Emanuele.
First jewelry store to open in Capri; Specializing in high
quality and fine workmanship; Each piece is like a work of art.
Jewelry: Jewelry that is so elegant, you’ll never want to take
it off; Diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are carefully
selected for their purity and color. Famous Clientele: Jacqueline
Onassis, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Joan
Crawford, Lex Barker and Henry Fonda. Expert gemologist
onsite.
Carthusia - Located at: Viale Parco Augusto, 2 in Capri; Via
Federico Serena, 28 in Capri; Via Camerelle, 10 in Capri; Viale
Axel Munthe, 26 in Anacapri; Corso Italia, 117 – Sorrento,
Since 1948; The smallest laboratory of perfumes in the world.
Limited production using the same methods as the Carthsian
monks. Located near the Augustus Garden in Capri with also
factory store showrooms in Anacapri and Sorrento.
Optical Capri/Capri People - Located at Via Le Botteghe 27
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in Capri. The most exclusive optical shop in Capri. Handmade
sun and prescription glasses of Capri People collections with
polarized and 100% UV protection lenses. Wide Selection of
Fashion and Luxury Eyewear: Gold & wood Paris, Chanel,
Theo, Prada, Gucci, YSL, Maui Jim, Porche, Armani, Starck,
Tom Ford, Alain Mikli, Bugatti.
Please contact us at EuropeShopping@rccl.com if any
queries arise after your purchase from our preferred shops
on shore. We will do our best to facilitate a solution on
your behalf.
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