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Welcome

This blog is produced by students of the University of Florida who are studying abroad at the Istituto Sant'Anna in Sorrento, Italy. The site gathers a collection of posts featuring major aspects of the geography, history and traditions of the Sorrentine peninsula.

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The Sacred Statues of Saint Antonino

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To and From
Marina Grande

An Explosive
Adventure

The Grand Tour

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Jul 26, 20225 min read

The Grand Tour

The luxury tourism industry blossomed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with the beginning of the Grand Tour. These trips were...

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The Volcanic Terrain of Sorrento

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Jul 26, 20222 min read

The Volcanic Terrain of Sorrento

By: Stephanie and Corrine Volcanoes are an important part of the landscape in Sorrento. We can see it from the dorm, the beach, and Villa...

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Marina Grande in the Media

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Jul 25, 20223 min read

Marina Grande in the Media

Sofia Loren Sofia Loren is a staple of Sorrento, especially in Marina Grande. Born on September 20, 1934, as Sofia Villani Scucolone, she...

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Traditional Italian Dancing

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Jul 25, 20224 min read

Traditional Italian Dancing

To see a beautiful display of Sorrento's cultural roots through the elements of song and dance, go see the Tarantella Show at the Cinema...

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