Sorrento

The first evidence of human settlement in the Sorrento Peninsula refers to people of Greek and Phoenician origin, but almost immediately this fertile land was conquered by theRoman Empire, sharing its fate as a colony until the collapse of the Empire.
In the Middle Ages (around the 9th century) Sorrento managed to emancipate itself from the various yokes, including that of Naples, establishing itself as a Duchy. The Duchy of Sorrento extended its borders throughout the Peninsula, soon giving rise to a thriving economy based on the construction of naval supplies, trade and the production of citrus fruits and wine. Later (1100) the Duchy became a kind of Norman protectorate, thus giving up political autonomy but receiving protection from pirate and Lombard raids in return.
But what is Sorrento famous for? Sorrento is famous for the view of the sea, Piazza Tasso, the picturesque old town, the Convent of San Francesco, Sofia Loren, and you can’t miss the gnocchi alla sorrentina strictly au gratin!