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THE
BASTIONS OF PARSANO REOPEN TO PUBLIC AND EVENTS
Bastions of Parsano and the Ancient Walls
Sorrento - from April 17 to September 30, 2011
Starting from April 17 2011 the old bastions of Parsano
reopen their doors to offer tourists and citizens the opportunity
to visit the viceregal ancient walls of the city of Sorrento. They
will be accessible to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and from
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with free admission from Via Sersale.
Source:
http://www.sorrentotourism.com/
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REGATTA OF THE SARACEN
TOWERS
VI edition 2 to 12 June 2011
Sorrento Coast - Cilento Coast
The sailing event is now at its sixth edition.
The sea lovers and sailors will enjoy the show that have offrede
by both the Sorrento and Cilento Coasts, while participating
to the sixth edition of the "Regatta of the Saracen towers" from
2 to 12 June 2011.
a unique event in the central-southern Tyrrhenian Sea, the Regatta
is an offshore race of 90 +90 miles that takes place between Marina
di Stabia and the Gulf of Policastro (Scario and Sapri) with navigations
along the Sorrentine Peninsula, Salerno (by night) and Policastro.
During the race you can admire the numerous Saracen towers (Rovigliano,
Punta La Guardia, Punta Campanella) that dot the coast of Sorrento
telling the tragic moments of the history of Southern Italy when
the attacks of the pirates made the coasts, but also the life of
the inhabitants of the inland areas, very insecure.
The the Regatta will last nine days, during which the inshore races
will be held: the Regatta Scario-Sapri and the Palinuro Race.
Last meeting on Saturday, June 11 starting from the Gulf of Policastro
with esteemed arrival in Capri about 11 a.m.
The crews will visit the Sorrento and Cilento Coast, enjoy the
beautiful sea and participate in sporting, touristic and cultural
events, in other words 10 days of sea, sports and culture!
Many side events on the calendar: the 'landing of the Saracens',
hiking trips to Morigerati, Porto Infreschi, a course in first
aid on board, and food events in various locations with tasting
of typical products.
The event is organized by the Association of the Regatta Towers
Saracens, in collaboration with the yacht clubs of Torre Annunziata
and Sapri, the naval alloys of Scario, Pozzuoli and Sorrento, with
the sailing club San Marco di Castellabate and the Yacht Club Capri.
www.regatatorrisaracene.it / RTS.htm
THE EASTER VILLAGE
16/4-1/5/2011 - in Sorrento
Street market of local handicrafts and typical products, held
on the main square of Sorrento, "Piazza Veniero"
from 16 April to 1 May 2011, daily from 10 a.m to 10 p.m.
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LE VIE DEL LIMONE (THE WAYS OF THE LEMON) - Edition 2011
Sorrento from 22 April to 30 April 2011
On the Amalfi Coast at the end of April takes place the event "The
ways of the lemon" a gastronomic pathway in which lemon is
the absolute protagonist, including three interesting routes on
the Sorrento Coast, from Vico Equense to Massa Lubrense, with guided
tours to the mills and factories where the famous limoncello of
Sorrento is produced, plus a fourth route on Capri and Anacapri.
In honor of the lemon the gates of ancient gardens, private funds
and historic lemon orchards will be open to the public for the occasion.
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SHOW "LE
PALME DI CONFETTI" V EDITION
Sorrento from 16 to 26 April 2011
The fifth edition of the show 'Le Palme di Confetti' (Confetti
Palms) is held in Sorrento 16 to 26 April 2011 in the Church
'Chiesa dell'Addolorata' in Via San Cesareo.This event, which
always takes place at Easter time, proposes each year one of
the oldest traditions to the local, national and international
public. The items on show, small trees, bouquets, always different
branches combine tradition and innovation in creativity and in
the use, of special materials that enrich this sweet almond.
The show is organized by 'Councillor for the Equal Opportunities'
of Sorrento.
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YOUR WALK
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY - FOURTH EDITION
Sorrentine Peninsula, the last appointments until 06/05/2011
We remind you the remaining events of the fourth edition of ‘Your
walk in the footsteps of history’, which began Jan. 9, 2011:
historical, artistic, gastronomic and naturalistic events proposed
by Unitre of Piano di Sorrento, in collaboration with the municipal
administration. Events dedicated to the history of the religious,
artistic and economic life of Sorrento in the frescoes of the Churches
of Casarlano and Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, with particular attention
to the role of the religious orders. In combination with nature walks
in unspoilt nature sites, such as Malacoccola and the "Queen
Giovanna" in
Sorrento.
Dates of April, May and June:
Saturday, April 9, Casarlano, Church of Santa Maria, Cycle ancient
frescoes of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Sunday May 1, Sorrento, Malacoccola The view from the territory
of the Plan from the west side of Punta Sant'Elia.
Sunday, May 15, Sorrento, Queen Juana. Excursion to Punta del Capo.
Sunday, June 5, Piano di Sorrento, The Church of Our Lady of Roselle.
Time and meeting places shall be available here: http://blog.libero.it/unitrepiano.
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ANTIQUES
SHOW IN SORRENTO - DURING EASTER TIME
20 to 25 April 2011, from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
In Sorrento, during the Easter week, visitors can admire unique
pieces in the ‘Antiques Show’ housed in the rooms of
Villa Fiorentino, with the participation of antique dealers coming
from across Italy. this event has been organized by ‘Associazione
Antiquari Sorrentini’ and sponsored by the Province of Naples,
by the foundation ‘Fondazione Sorrento’ and the City
of Sorrento. The inauguration will take place on April 20 at 5
p.m.
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EXHIBITION
"HISTORY OF THE MARINE AND SHIPBUILDING ON THE BEACHES OF SORRENTO,
FROM ALIMURI TO MARINA GRANDE"
from 14/5/2011 to 26/06/2011
The halls of Villa Fiorentino in Sorrento will host an impressive
exhibition about the history of marine and shipbuilding in Sorrento:
an exhibition of photographs, equipment, ship models and historical
documents telling the economic history of the Sorrentine Peninsula
regarding shipbuilding on the beaches from Alimuri (Meta) to Marina
Grande (Sorrento). The exhibition takes place from 14 May to 26 June
2011 and is organized by the Foundation Sorrento and the Association
of Research Studies and Documentation on the Maritime Coast, in
cooperation with the Nautical Institute "Nino Bixio" and
the Naval Museum "Mario Maresca."
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SORRENTO ANTIQUARIA - VI EDITION
8 January to 11 December 2011
In Sorrento in Piazza Veniero the sixth edition of the event SORRENTO
ANTIQUARIA will take place, an open air exhibition of antiques,
local crafts and collectibles.
Every 2nd Saturday and Sunday of the month, from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00
p.m.
Source: http://www.sorrentotourism.com
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SORRENTO: Collection 'SALERNO IN SHOW'
from March 13 to April 10, 2011
From March 13 to April 10 the rooms on the second floor of Villa
Fiorentino are open to the public, where you can visit the exhibition
of the Collection 'SALERNO IN SHOW', a collection of furniture
and musical instruments made between the end of 800 and the beginning
of 900 belonging to Enrico Salierno, a man of Sorrento transplanted
in the United States where he created a company for the purchase
and sale of products from the Sorrentine Peninsula. At his death
he decided to leave his collection to Union 's Craft Sorrento which
donated it to the city of Sorrento. You can admire fully functional
objects and find original records of the period prior to vinyl
discs.
Open to the public: Monday to Friday 10-13 and 15 -18, Saturday
and Sunday 10-13 and 16-20.
Source: http://www.sorrentotourism.com
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1st Meeting of the DUFOUR YACHTS - Piano di Sorrento
April 1 to April 3, 2011
From 1 to 3 April 2011 at the port of Piano di Sorrento the first
meeting of the Dufour Yachts sailing boats will be held. The ancient
sailboat Jean Gabin launched in 1930 is a significant presence
for the entire event. Three days of cultural events and sports.
Source: http://www.sorrentotourism.com
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OLD MEMORIES - SORRENTO AND ITS EASTER RITES
From April 10 to May 10, 2011
From April 10 to May 10 2011 in the Church of St. Paul of Sorrento
you can admire an interesting exhibition of photographs on the
rites of the Easter tradition in Sorrento.
Initiative by the ‘Fondazione Sorrento’. Source: http://www.sorrentotourism.com
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