Piano di Sorrento , the ancient Roman Planities,
lies on a plateau and is centrally situated on the
Sorrento Coast. It has a very strategic geographic position
between the Gulf
of Naples and the Gulf
of Salerno.
Piano di Sorrento is like a natural terrace
over the crystalline sea of the Sorrento coast and from there
you can even admire the Vesuvius very well. The beaches are
hidden among indented and tall rocks creating beautiful creeks.
Some of the are so big that are occupied by small villages,
such as Marina di Cassano.
Piano di Sorrento offers also interesting monuments worth
to be visited, such as the pontifical basilica dedicated
to Saint Michael the Archangel and the monastery of the Augustinian
nuns of the XVIII century. There are many other important
churches: the monastery and the church dedicated
both to the Saints Joseph and Therese; In the latter
you can admire tareproduction of the Grotto of Lourdes;
the church dedicated to Our Lady of Graces; the XVII century
chapel dedicated to Saint Mary of Grace; the church dedicated
to Our Lady of the Assumption; and the chapel dedicated to
Saint Andrew.
Among the most interesting buildings visit
Palazzo Maresca of XVIII century, or Palazzo Mastellone built
in 1642.
The famous Victorian poet Robert Browning sojourned in the
area and mentions the countryside of Piano and other localities
of the Surrentine Peninsula in his poem "The Englishman in
Italy." |
