Correale Museum The Correale Museum is housed in the Villa, an eighteenth century building surrounded by a garden of citrus, with a terrace overlooking the sea, it belonged to the family Correale of Terranova. Noble family that lived in 800 between Naples and Sorrento, with large cultural and social interests. The last descendants Alfredo and Pompeo, stipulated that to…
The Sedil Dominova Via San Cesareo
The Sedil Dominova The poet Torquato Tasso (1511-1595), the author of “Jerusalem Delivered”, well remembered its origins during his long stay at the court of the Duke of Ferrara, Alfonso II d’Este . No concessions emphasis. Today like yesterday, when you simply say the name of Sorrento, you are assured of having mentioned a place…
The origins of the tarantella
The origins of the Tarantella Rhythm, in the lands of southern Italy, has always been linked to a bloody dance, a dance ghettoized or prohibited, the tarantella, and for live or survive are forced to justify itself as a healing practice as an altered state, a kind of exorcism in music to drive away the…
The most famous song of Sorrento “COME BACK TO SORRENTO”
“COME BACK TO SORRENTO” The most famous song of Sorrento “COME BACK TO SORRENTO” One hundred years ago in a Sorrento certainly different from today, even in our city the twentieth century began to spread its turmoil, its deep innovations, its sorrows and joys. Even the good old twentieth century has passed, our city…
Museum Shop of Wood Inlay
Museum Shop of Wood Inlay In the old city center, on two floors of the restored Palazzo Pomarici Santomasi, it is a rich collection of furniture and objects of the typical Sorrento craftsmanship, with valuable pieces of furniture from 400 to 800 of the national masters and Sorrento Inlaid Wood, this is the Museum Shop…
Campania Wine History and Suggestion
Campania Wine History and Suggestion Campania Wine Campania is the “shin” of Italy’s boot, anchored by its capital, Naples. Its name comes from Campania felix, a Latin phrase roughly meaning “happy land”. The region has strong historical links to wine and vine, dating back to the 12th Century BC, and is one of Italy’s very…
History of Naples
History of Naples Naples is not only the city of pizza, of the blue sea, and of the beautiful panorama, it’s also a city with a very important history! In this blog-post we explain the History of Naples! Neapolis Founded by Greek colonists, Naples was later adopted by swinging Roman holiday-makers in search…
Sorrento Inlaid
Sorrento Inlaid How is a genuine Sorrento Inlaid made We would like to take this opportunity to explain how a genuine Sorrentine Inlaid is made, and to show you the process that exists behind a inlaid manufacture. First and foremost, each furniture piece manufactured by our artisans begins as a solid seasoned mahogany piece. The…
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil The original Extra virgin Olive Oil, are you sure that you have ever taste it? Italian olive oil, especially “extra virgin,” is a common, and essential household item in nearly any kitchen. But don’t be fooled by the olive oil bottle that sports a scenic Tuscan landscape or waves the Italian…
Limoncello
Limoncello What is Limoncello Limoncello is the popular liqueur of lemons is born in the 19th century in a little house in Capri Blue Island created by Maria Antonia Farace. The name of Limoncello become famous all over the world in a few time just up to the year 1988 when it was occurred the registration…
