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The Roman name for
Sorrento was
Surrentum. The
position of
Surrentum was very
secure, protected by
deep gorges. The
only exception to
its natural
protection was 300
yards on the
south-west where it
was defended by
walls, the line of
which is necessarily
followed by those of
the modern town. The
arrangement of the
modern streets
preserves that of
the ancient town,
and the disposition
of the walled paths
which divide the
plain to the east
seems to date in
like manner from
Roman times.
Ferry boats and
hydrofoils provide
services to Naples,
Amalfi, Positano,
Capri and Ischia.
Sorrento's sea
cliffs are
impressive and its
luxury hotels have
attracted famous
personalities,
including Enrico
Caruso and Luciano
Pavarotti.
Sorrento is famous
for the production
of limoncello, an
alcoholic digestif
made from lemon
rinds, alcohol,
water and sugar.
Other agricultural
production includes
citrus fruit, wine,
nuts and olives.
Wood craftsmanship
is also developed. |
