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Hotel Giordano - Amalfis Coast - Ravello The construction , which goes back to the '700, was composed by central nucleus that in times has undergone various enlargements and restructurings, the last recently ended , has completely renewed the hotel with...
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Located on the famous AmalfiCoast drive, a few minutes from the famous town of Amalfi, the Santa Caterina enjoys a panoramic coastal setting of incomparable beauty. The history of this special resort is as impressive as its surroundings. In 1880, Giuseppe...
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The Hotel Belvedere is a beautiful Mediterranean-style property overlooking the sea, located in Conca dei Marini, halfway between Amalfi and Positano, with a stunning view of the Amalfi coast. It is the perfect venue for spending relaxing days and enjoying...
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The Hotel Astoria is a modern and functional hotel, located in the very heart of Sorrento's historic center, in the picturesque plot of cardos and decumans that once formed the old city, a short distance from both the most important Sorrento's monuments...
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Just steps away from the main Florence fashion houses, the Hotel Savoy is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful and historic city. Styled by Olga Polizzi, the hotel's elegant décor is contemporary Italian in style with...
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The old walls
The only part of the Greek defensive wall still remaining is under the road at the Porta Parsano Nuova (new Parsano Gate) and can be viewed from close to the same place. Another ruin of the Greek wall other than that of the Marina Grande Gate and very limited in size is the small tract (just over three metres) of the western end located in Via Sopra Le Mura.
The Roman town was built over the Greek one following the same urban plan with walls of large isonomic blocks. These walls stood to defend Sorrento through the Middle Ages. Rebuilding began in 1551 and was only completed in 1561 after the tragic Turkish invasion.
From 2010 the walls of Parsano have been restored and it's possible to visit everyday.
(source: Surrentum Magazine)