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Sorrentine Peninsula
The Sorrento Peninsula or Sorrentine Peninsula is a peninsula located in southern Italy which separates the Gulf of Naples to the north from the Gulf of Salerno to the south. Geography Overview The peninsula is named after its main town, Sorrento, which is located on the north (Gulf of Naples) coast. The Amalfi Coast is located on the southern side. The Lattari Mountains form the geographical backbone of the peninsula. The island of Capri lies off the western tip of the peninsula in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The whole area is an important tourist destination. Tuesday, 17 January 2017 Municipalities 9 Comunes of Italy, comunes of the peninsula are in the territory of the province of Naples and 12 comunes are in the province of Salerno. Transportation Airports The nearest airports are: * Naples International Airport, Naples International (NAP) * Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR) See also *Amalfi Coast *Capri *Gulf of Naples *Gulf of Salerno *Monti La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agerola
Agerola is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km southeast of Naples. It is part of the Amalfi Coast. Geography The municipality of Agerola, situated close to the territory of the Amalfi Coast, contains the '' frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) of Bomerano, Campora, Pianillo (communal seat), Ponte, San Lazzaro, and Santa Maria. Agerola borders on the following municipalities Furore, Gragnano, Pimonte, Positano, Praiano, and Scala. Twin towns * San Salvatore Monferrato, Italy, since 2011 See also *Sorrentine Peninsula The Sorrento Peninsula or Sorrentine Peninsula is a peninsula located in southern Italy which separates the Gulf of Naples to the north from the Gulf of Salerno to the south. Geography Overview The peninsula is named after its main town, Sor ... * Amalfi Coast References External links Official website Cities and towns in Campania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furore
Furore is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. Furore is located on the Amalfi Coast. Geography The municipality of Furore expands from sea level, where there is the hamlet of Fiordo di Furore, and a little civil parish partly belonging to Praiano named Marina di Praia, up to Agerola (550 meters above sea level). The village is subdivided into 3 districts (''contrade''): Cicala (Sant'Elia), Ciuccio (Santo Jaco) and Gatta (Sant'Agnelo). History According to the historian Matteo Camera, Furore owes its name to the ruggedness of the area; when storms strike the territory, the resulting roar instills fear and awe. In ancient times, the land was divided into two hamlets: Terra Furoris and Casanovae, or Casanova. From the 17th century onward, the latter is no longer mentioned in official records. During the time of the Duchy of Amalfi, Furore was an extramenia hamlet (located outside the city walls) of Amalfi. In the Late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conca Dei Marini
Conca dei Marini (Campanian: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is situated on a hill close to the coast and between Amalfi and Furore. It was perhaps founded by the Etruscans with the name of Cossa, and was conquered by the Romans in 272 BC. In the early Middle Ages, it was a trading base of the Republic of Amalfi. In 1543 it was sacked by Turkish pirates. The port maintained a certain degree of trades until the 19th century, and was also the seat of a tonnara until 1956. Main sights * Grotta dello Smeraldo, a karst sea cave *Church of St. John the Baptist or of St. Anthony of Padua *Church of Santa Maria di Grado *Capo Conca Tower, a 16th-century sea watchtower *Church of St. Pancratius Martyr See also * Fiordo di Furore * Amalfi Coast *Sorrentine Peninsula The Sorrento Peninsula or Sorrentine Peninsula is a peninsula located in southern Italy which separates the Gulf of Naples to the north from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cetara, Campania
Cetara is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is located in the territory of the Amalfi Coast. History It was originally a settlement for a group of armed Muslims in 880. Characterized to be a village of fishermen (especially of tuna), its name take origins probably from the Latin word ''Cetaria'' (in Greek ''Ketèia''), meaning almadraba (in Italian ''tonnara''); or ''cetari'', meaning fishmongers of big fishes. Geography Cetara is located by the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the Amalfi Drive road between the "Marina" of Albori and Erchie, bordering with the municipalities of Vietri sul Mare and Maiori. Its municipalities is extended from the coast to the Mount Falerio and counts only one civil parish (''frazione''): the little village of Fuenti, situated on the hills close to the Amalfi Drive. See also * Amalfi Coast * Sorrentine Peninsula The Sorrento Peninsula or Sorrentine Peninsula is a peninsula loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atrani
Atrani is a city and ''comune'' on the Amalfi Coast in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is located to the east of Amalfi, several minutes' drive down the coast. The municipality of Atrani has a land area of , making it the smallest in Italy. Its population was 832 in 2020. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). Geography The town is located between the Civita Hill and Aureo Hill. Atrani is along the valley of the river Dragone (river), Dragone, named for a legend saying there once was a terrible dragon that would breathe fire and would hide himself there. Though it is part of the Amalfi Coast, it is the only town along the coast to preserve intact its antique, traditional characteristics. The initial houses face the beach directly. They are grouped around the square and move around the church of San Salvatore and the marble fountain before going up towards the valley and climbing along the ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amalfi
Amalfi (, , ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, Italy, on the Gulf of Salerno. It lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto (1,315 metres, 4,314 feet), surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. The town of Amalfi was the capital of the maritime republic known as the Duchy of Amalfi, an important trading power in the Mediterranean between 839 and around 1200. It has 4,611 inhabitants. The town became a popular seaside resort beginning in the Edwardian era, with members of the British upper class spending their winters in Amalfi. Amalfi is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. History Amalfi began as a maritime power, trading grain from its neighbours, salt from Sardinia and slaves from the interior, and even timber, in exchange for the gold dinars minted in Egypt and Syria, in order to buy the Byzantine silks that it resold in the West. Grain-bearing Amalfi traders enjoyed privileged positions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provincia Di Salerno
The province of Salerno () is a province in the Campania region of Italy. It has 1,054,766 inhabitants as of 2025. Geography The largest towns in the province are: Salerno, the capital, which has a population of 131,950; Cava de' Tirreni, Battipaglia and Nocera Inferiore, all having around 50,000 inhabitants. The province has an area of , and a total population of about 1.1 million. There are 158 ''comuni'' (: ''comune''), the one with the largest area being Eboli. Demographics Sights The Amalfi Coast—a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997—is located within the province, attracting tens of thousands of tourists from all around the world every year. The province also comprises the Cilento coast, whose sea quality is considered among the best in Italy. Formerly a notable center of Magna Graecia, Paestum houses a wide complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples. One of the features of the rugged country-side is ''Gole del Calore di Felitto'', an area of gorges bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vico Equense
Vico Equense is a coastal town and ''comune'' in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in southern Italy. Geography Vico Equense is part of the greater Bay of Naples metropolitan area and is a tourist destination. Located on a tuff cliff, it is relatively close to the ferry to the island of Capri, the volcano Vesuvius, the Monte Faito and the ancient town of Pompeii. The town is bordered by Castellammare di Stabia, Meta, Campania, Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Pimonte and Positano. Climate The weather in Vico Equense is generally mild all year round, with hot, sunny and humid summers; and mild, rainy winters: the town experiences a hot-summer-Mediterranean climate (Csa on climate maps). The yearly average temperature is around 16 °C, while the total rainfall is around 990 millimeters. Summers are long, hot, with abundant sunshine and generally stable weather conditions. Summer lasts from late May to mid September with daytime highs around 28 °C-30 °C (80s °F) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sant'Agnello
Sant'Agnello is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 25 km southeast of Naples. Sant'Agnello borders the following municipalities: Piano di Sorrento, Sorrento. It is served by the Circumvesuviana, a narrow gauge railway that connects to the city of Naples. Notable people * Francis Marion Crawford (1854–1909) an American novelist, lived in Sant'Agnello from 1887 until his death in a small palace known as Villa Crawford. See also *Sorrentine Peninsula *Amalfi Coast The Amalfi Coast ( or ) is a stretch of coastline in southern Italy overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno. It is located south of the Sorrentine Peninsula and north of the Cilentan Coast. Attracting international tourists o ... References External links Sant'Agnello Touristic information Cities and towns in Campania Coastal towns in Campania {{Campania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pimonte
Pimonte is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 30 km southeast of Naples. Geography The municipality of Pimonte, located in Sorrento Peninsula, contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Centro, Franche, Piazza and Tralia. Centro, meaning center and also known as Pimonte proper, is the municipal seat. Pimonte borders the following municipalities: Agerola, Castellammare di Stabia, Gragnano, Positano Positano ( ; in Neapolitan language, Neapolitan: () is a village and ''comune'' on the Amalfi Coast (Province of Salerno), in Campania, Italy, mainly in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast. History The first evidence of a settle ..., Scala and Vico Equense. References External links Official website Cities and towns in Campania {{Campania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piano Di Sorrento
Piano di Sorrento is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about southeast of Naples. Piano di Sorrento borders the following municipalities: Meta, Sant'Agnello, Vico Equense. Victorian poet Robert Browning sojourned in the area and mentions the countryside of Piano and other localities of the Surrentine peninsula in the poem "The Englishman in Italy". Economy In the 19th century, Piano di Sorrento's economy was based mainly on fishing, agriculture and shipbuilding activities. At the beginning of the 20th century, Piano di Sorrento encountered socio-economic mutation which will - given by the progressive crisis of agriculture, shipbuilding and by the growing role of trade and tourism. During the 20th-century Piano di Sorrento increased its productivity thanks to the power supply and water supply for homes and the development of a connecting track between Sorrento and Castellammare di Stabia, made at first by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
