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Events Sorrento
Wednesday 15 August 2018
Villa Pollio Felice
Category: Attractions
Time: all year
The villa of Pollio Felice dates back to the 1st century AD. It was a luxurious residence of the Roman aristocracy, overhanging the sea. Here is also the cave of Queen Giovanna, probably the old fish farm of the villa. It is one of the most visited places by bathers.
City: Sorrento
Museo Correale di Terranova
Category: Attractions
Time: all year
Archaeological Museum and Pinacoteca di Sorrento, housed in Villa Correale, belonging to the Counts of Terranova. It houses 17th century furniture, paintings from the 15th to the 19th centuries, archeological and porcelain finds, especially the school of Capodimonte.
City: Sorrento
Bastione Parsano
Category: Attractions
Time: all year
Sorrento, already fortified in Roman times, preserves interesting city walls dating back to the early 16th century to protect itself from Saracen invasions. The guided tour is free. Entrance to Sersale Street.
City: Sorrento
Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea
Category: Attractions
Time: all year
A rich collection of furniture and objects from Sorrento crafts, from '400 to '800, works by the national masters and Sorrento's wooden carpets. In the museum are also illustrated the techniques of processing, the materials used and the decorative themes.
Where: Palazzo Pomarici Santomasi
City: Sorrento
Francis Bacon. Transformations
Category: Art exhibitions
Time: From 20/05/2018 to 21/10/2018
The works on display, donated by Francis Bacon to Barry Joule, his friend and teacher, include rectoverso drawings, a group of paintings from the Surrealist period and many documents of historical interest. Open every day. The cost of the full ticket is 10 Euro.
Where: Villa Fiorentino
City: Sorrento
