St Francis
by leics
I think it would be easy to wander past this rather good sculpture of St Francis, even if you are visiting the nearby ancient cloisters (recommended) and/or the Chiesa di San Francesco.
He stands opposite the church doorway and repays a moment or two of close attention.
The sculptor has managed to create a great sense of upward movement. I think it really works well.
Opposite Chiesa di San Francesco, at the end of Via San Francesco.
Great local food
by lynmur about The Red Lion
This place may let you think its an English Pub or restaurant but its definately not. Set a few streets back from the Piazza Tasso its well worth a visit. The pizza is made from scratch then stone baked on a blazing fire just inside the restaurant so if there is no seats left outside you can sit inside and watch them cook your food. The pasta is lovely too and the menu is huge - pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, and plenty of side dishes to choose from. Very reasonably priced too - we ate there both times for less than 30 euros, although it was lunchtime we were there, but an evening meal would maybe only be about 40-50 euros with wine and beer. Scott had the Messicana pizza twice and I had a pasta in a pesto sauce with broccoli and sausage - it was great.
Go to Ravello
by mcferreri
If you have one day to see the Amalfi Coast, make sure you see the town of Ravello. Make doubly sure you are there during the daytime because the views are going to be one of the best you will ever see in this world.
Sorrento Harbour
by kentishgirl
This is a busy little harbour, located down at the foot of the cliffs.
Hydrofoils leave to Naples and Capri from here.
If you visit the harbour be sure to enjoy some Gelato!
There are a few restaurants and cafes here as well.
Sorrento always in my heart
by Kaynisa
Sorrento was probably founded by Greek settlers. This resort became important in the old time... lotta fantastic looking villas and also their breath taking gardens it's just marvellous.
There are quite a number of temples here too...
Did you know? In 1554 the poet Torquato Tasso, Sorrento’s most famous son, was born
Sorrento is one of the best known resorts in Italy, situated on a tract of coastline of unrivalled beauty, on the northern slope of the Sorrentine Peninsula, in a sheltered spot, surrounded by luxuriant hills and did i tell ya this is the right place for you to be looking for olives and lemons either in food or in the produce of it.