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		<title>POMPEII PAST AND PRESENT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Located at the foot of mount Vesuvius, Pompeii represents one pf the most popular  archaeological sites in the world, and also acts as a great religious attraction. Besides the well- known sites, which hold finds of the buried city, there is the sanctuary of Madonna del Rosario,  witch recalls groups of pilgrims from Italy and the rest of the world.
THINGS NOT TO MISS
The Archeological Sites:A visit to the dig site is an unforgettable experience,  it’s just like going 2000 years back in the past. This unique place allows the visitors ...]]></description>
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		<title>POSITANO, GEM OF THE AMALFITAN COAST</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Distance from Sorrento: 17 km –
By car: follow the SS145 then the SS 163 to Amalfi.
By Bus: SITA bus service from Sorrento to Amalfi, via Positano.
A pearl found within wonderful, natural scenery, located in a breathtaking position along the Amalfi coast, the “pearl of the divine coast”, this is Positano. The historical origins of this place go back to ancient times. The legend says that Poseidon, god of sea, for the Romans &#8220;Neptune,&#8221; fell in love with a nymph called Pasitea and built this wonderful place for her. Historically the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2009/07/20/positano-gem-of-the-amalfitan-coast/</link>
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		<title>CAPRI, THE &#8220;LADY&#8221; OF THE GULF</title>
		<description><![CDATA[distance from Sorrento: 8 miles by boat.
The island of Capri, a huge calcareous mass, rises from the Gulf of Naples from the crystalline waters, not far from La Punta Campanella. It’s surface area consists of only about 10 km square, and is divided between the towns of Capri, and Anacapri. For centuries the island has been the popular vacation spot for poets, musicians, and all kinds of famous people. The successful tourist tradition of Capri, commonly called the &#8220;blue island,&#8221; dates back to antiquity. Two of the Roman Empires&#8217; most ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2009/07/20/capri-the-lady-of-the-gulf/</link>
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		<title>META THE DOORWAY BETWEEN THE TWO COASTS.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Coming from Naples jut after Vico Equense we reach Meta, for visitors a door opening on the peninsula Sorrentina and the Amalfitan coast. From this geographic characteristic  would also derive, according to the most famous local historians, its name, meaning in ancient Greek  &#8220;border&#8220;. The small centre still preserves  the eighteenth century urban structure between the valley of Rosella and the limestone ridge of punta Scutolo.
THINGS NOT TO MISS
Scutolo Point. Along the main road to Sorrento, from the pinnacle of Scutolo Point, before arriving in the town centre, one can ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2009/07/20/meta-the-doorway-between-the-two-coasts/</link>
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		<title>HERCULANEUM, MYTH AND REALITY BELOW VESUVIUS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Located at the foot of mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was completely destroyed by the eruption in 79 A.C, and just like Pompeii it&#8217;s main attraction is it&#8217;s archaeological sites. According to the legend the mythical Hercules founded the town and from this, comes it&#8217;s name. Historically, it&#8217;s foundation dates back to the first century when it was a Greek town. It&#8217;s name would come in fact from the Greek word, Erakeion, or in latin, Herculaneum.
THINGS NOT TO MISS
Archaeological sites: Different from Pompeii, the sites of Herculaneum weren’t buried by lapis and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2009/07/20/herculaneum-myth-and-reality-below-vesuvius/</link>
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		<title>ONE, HUNDRED, THOUSAND SORRENTO</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sweetly nestled on the tufo bedrock, the Sorrento coast is reflected in the Gulf of Naples, casting a spell on tourists and visitors who are attracted by the landscapes and sometimes emotionally breathtaking views. The &#8216;Land of the Sirens&#8217; is made up of a vast expanse of land that extends from Vico Equense to Massa Lubrense and which, thanks to its geographical make up, suspended between it&#8217;s green hills and shimmering blue sea, has always been one of the great attractions of Southern Italy. With it&#8217;s nearly 12 thousand places ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2009/07/20/one-hundred-thousand-sorrento/</link>
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		<title>VICO EQUENSE AND THE RUSTICOS STREET</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Along one of the beautiful and evocative areas of the Neapolitan coast, between Sorrento and Castellammare di Stabia, we find Vico Equense,  on a great tufa coastline, plunged in the green and overlooking the gulf of Naples. The territory is divided in 13 fractions including a territory of nearly 30 km².
THINGS NOT TO MISS
La Chiesa dell’Annunziata.  This church was built in the 14th century. It has been a Cathedral and a bishop’s seat until 1799. It represents a rare example of a Gothic church on the Sorrento peninsula.
Monte Faito. Truly ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2009/07/20/vico-equense-and-the-rusticos-street/</link>
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		<title>EVENTS. CALENDAR OF “CHRISTMAS 2006 IN SORRENTO”.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A great variety of events for locals and tourists spending their Christmas holiday in Sorrento.
The first appointment on the December 8th with the inaugural ceremony of the multimedial show “ Sirens’ songs – Sorrentine melodies at the end of ‘800s” at Villa Fiorentino-, which will be opened to public until January 31st.
On the 9th, 15th and 24th Piazza Tasso will play host to street artists and the puppet theatre of the Mercurio brothers. December 11th, at 17.00, at Tasso theatre, concert by Ladri di Carrozzelle, while on the 20th at ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2007/01/05/events-calendar-of-%e2%80%9cchristmas-2006-in-sorrento%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>WINES: BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The best wine in the world?  Bunello di Motalcino, one of the symbols representing the pride of being  ‘Made in Italy’ is in fact the case, according to the American magazine  Wine Spectators, considered the bible of wine ratings. The first Brunello di Montalcino at the top of the list is Tenuta Nuova 2001, signed by Casanova di Neri, considered one of the most prestigious wineries in Montalcino.
“it is a great satisfaction that fills me with joy- Giacomo Neri exclaims at an intervew with winenews.net- ‘we have worked so hard ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2007/01/05/wines-brunello-di-montalcino/</link>
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		<title>CUISINE.CHRISTMAS CAKES IN CAMPANIA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas preparations in Campania are connected to the Neapolitan traditonal pastries: “roccocò”, “susamielli”, “divino amore”, “zeppole” and “struffoli”, which reminds us of the advent period,  long evenings at home, and the Tombola game. Also related inevitably, is the smell of fried zeppole,  the steam on the window panes, warm houses, and all the delicious smells that are connected with Christmas.
Traditionally, grandmothers say that when you prepare zeppole  nobody should watch you or the  small cake will explode when frying.
Typical of the sorrentine area,  “zeppole”, are little, deep fried cakes made ...]]></description>
		<link>http://magazine.sorrentoinfo.com/eng/2007/01/05/cuisine-christmas-cakes-in-campania/</link>
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