Piazza Angelina Lauro
Italy
We will start our tour admiring a typical Sorrento citrus grove.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Sorrento, the legendary 'Surrentum' of the sirens, and specifically to Piazza Angelina Lauro. For most travelers, this square is their very first introduction to the city, situated just steps away from the…
Listen in the app2The Station and the Arrival
Just behind you lies the Sorrento train station, the final stop on the line from Naples. This proximity is what makes Piazza Angelina Lauro the literal 'front door' of the city. …
Listen in the app3The Urban Garden: Parco Lauro
The central portion of the square is often referred to as Parco Lauro, a green oasis that provides much-needed shade in the midday sun. Sorrento is famous for its citrus, and while the major groves are elsewhere, the greenery…
Listen in the app4Corso Italia: The Shopping Artery
At the southern end of Piazza Angelina Lauro, the space narrows and funnels into Corso Italia, the principal street and main shopping artery of Sorrento. This is where the 'real' city begins. …
Listen in the app5The Architecture of Hospitality
Surrounding Piazza Angelina Lauro are buildings that tell the story of Sorrento's rise as a tourist capital. Many of the upper floors you see are not residences but 'hotels or guest houses.' Since the era of the Grand Tour,…
Listen in the app6The Scent of Lemons and Limoncello
While Piazza Angelina Lauro is a transit hub, it is also your first encounter with the 'lemon culture' of Sorrento. You will see small kiosks and shops around the perimeter selling 'lemon granite' and 'bottles of limoncello.' The…
Listen in the app7Connection to Piazza Tasso
Piazza Angelina Lauro is the 'prelude' to Sorrento's main square, Piazza Tasso. From here, you follow the flow of pedestrians toward the statue of Torquato Tasso, the Renaissance poet born here. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our time in Piazza Angelina Lauro, take one last look around this vibrant square. It may not have the ancient stones of the Roman ruins or the dramatic cliffs of the Marina Piccola, but it has the heartbeat of the…
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What is Piazza Angelina Lauro?
Piazza Angelina Lauro is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.6273, 14.3795 |
| Last updated |
