Magi House Antica Dimora Sorrento

Savor the history and beauty of Sorrento in our beautiful 16th-century palace that after having been carefully restored, its original historic architecture is intact. Guests can admire inside the building the grand staircase—the only Catalan-style staircase in Sorrento— and one of the few courtyard garden in the historic center of Sorrento with a spa tub Jacuzzi.

Our Rooms combine the elegance of contemporary style with the allure of historic architectural details—finished in fine materials, furnished with artisan pieces, and boasting antique decorative flourishes in stone and marble.

From our central location on Via Dell’Accademia in the heart of the old town, you can explore the entire town of Sorrento on foot or catch the train, bus, or ferry to nearby destinations like the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and Naples. Book your exclusive home-away-from-home in Sorrento today…we look forward to welcoming you to Sorrento!

LUXURY SUITE WITH SPA BATH
A Design Retreat in the Center of Sorrento. Planning a romantic get-away? Caracalla, our luxury suite with spa bath, makes for an unforgettable retreat.

Relax with your sweetheart in this spacious suite located in the palazzo’s former grand hall that carefully pairs sophisticated contemporary design with 16th-century architectural details and precious antique marble and stone flourishes like an ancient Roman washbasin, with the incription in Latin: “Wash here your hands and spirit.”

This exclusive suite is the largest at Magi House Antica Dimora, and sleeps two guests. The space features antique wooden-beamed ceilings, a queen bed, and a living area with a café table. You’ll especially love the indulgent bathroom with a sunken couple’s hot tub and separate shower with a glass floor above ancient stone and marble decorative artifacts below.

SUPERIOR ROOM
You’ll love the timeless elegance of our two spacious superior rooms, Caligola and Nerone, that blend historic architectural elements of this 16th-century palazzo with sleek contemporary décor designed and built by local craftsmen.

Both these rooms have antique wooden-beamed ceilings, a queen bed, lofts with sophisticated architectural glass railings and a single dormeuse, and private en suite bathrooms with enclosed glass showers with both rain and hand-held shower heads.

Our Superior Rooms can sleep up to three guests and feature a soothing neutral color palette that creates an inviting atmosphere for a flawless stay.

STUDIO WITH GARDEN VIEW
If you prefer more independence when you travel, our self-catering studio with a garden view, Armida, is the ideal choice. Relax in the privacy of a contemporary studio space tucked in our charming 16th-century palazzo right in the heart of Old Sorrento. Each detail has been curated with care to create a welcoming whole, with soft beige hues that complement and highlight the palazzo’s historic architecture.

Our studio apartment can sleep two guests and has a fully equipped kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, microwave, and washing machine), a queen sized bed, armoire and dresser, private en suite bathroom with enclosed glass shower with both rain and hand-held shower heads, and a private balcony overlooking the courtyard garden. The entire apartment has a stereo sound system and independent heat and air conditioning.

LOCATION
Magi House Antica Dimora is located in the heart of Sorrento’s old town. Guests have a private entrance with a glass-enclosed elevator to reach their room, suite, or apartment. Restaurants, cafés, and gelato shops are just steps away, as well as Sorrento’s charming artisan workshops making hand-crafted leather sandals and inlaid wood.

From our central location, you can explore the entire town of Sorrento on foot, including the historic cloister of San Francesco, the bustling main Piazza Tasso, and the public gardens overlooking the sea.

For day trips to the nearby sights, the Circumvesuviana train station is about ten minutes’ walk with stops in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Naples. Positano, Amalfi, and other famous villages on the Amalfi Coast can be reached by the local SITA bus, which stops about a ten-minute walk from Magi House Antica Dimora.

Ferries to Capri, Ischia, and Positano and Amalfi (summer months only) depart from the port below town; the public elevator connecting the old town to the port is just five minutes away on foot.

PUBLIC LIFT TO THE PORT & BEACHES
Magi House Antica Dimora is located just a short walk from the elevator that connects the historic center of Sorrento on the clifftop with the beaches and port on the water’s edge 50 meters below.

This public elevator is located in the town’s beautiful public gardens and costs just €1 each way, with discounts for seniors and children. Once you reach the water’s edge, you can relax on the beach or take a private boat tour or ferry to discover the Sorrento peninsula, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, and Naples.

AROUND SORRENTO
Magi House Antica Dimora is the perfect base for exploring the most beautiful destinations in southern Italy: Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and Naples are all less than an hour away.

History buffs will love strolling the streets of the Roman ruins of Pompeii or Herculaneum, feeling part of a history dating back over two thousand years ago in the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

Those who love spending the day on the sea and discovering excellent cuisine will appreciate all the Sorrento Peninsula has to offer: gorgeous coastline, unforgettable food, and prestigious wines.

Romantics should explore the island of Capri and the pretty villages along the Amalfi Coast—Ravello, Amalfi and Positano—ideal for a get-away for two with their postcard-perfect atmosphere.

SORRENTO
Sorrento sits on the clifftop overlooking the Mediterranean on the northern coast of the Sorrento Peninsula. The coastline below the city center is divided between the port area of Marina Piccola and the Marina Grande beach. There are two main squares in the town center: Piazza Tasso and Piazza Sant’Antonio, home to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

The main sights in town are the Renaissance cathedral and bell tower, the 15th-century loggia of Sedil Dominova square, and the church and cloister dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi. The public gardens boast a magnificent scenic overlook facing the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The town also has two museums: the Correale Museum and the Museum of Wood Inlay.

Continue along the coastal road through Sorrento to Massa Lubrense, located at the furthest point of the peninsula where the Sorrento Coast and the Amalfi Coast meet at Punta Campanella, a protected marine park.

CLOISTER OF SAN FRANCESCO
This 14th-century church and cloister is located next to the Villa Comunale (public gardens) overlooking the sea, and home to lovely painting depicting the pregnant Mary Magdalene. This delightful cloister is a popular venue for civil weddings, and the adjacent park offers some of the most beautiful sea views in town from the scenic overlook.

VILLA FIORENTINO
This villa is also known as Villa Fazzoletto (Handkerchief Villa) because it was once residence of Fiorentino Antonino and his wife Lucia Cuomo, known worldwide for their production of beautifully embroidered handkerchiefs.

The villa was built by the couple at the beginning of the 1930s on a 10,000 square meter parcel of land located between the city’s main thoroughfare and ancient walls.

Completed in 1936, the villa is now located in the center of the city and has lovely grounds with a rose garden in front and citrus grove behind, and was furnished with elegant style and valuable antiques. There is also an antique majolica tile dedicated to St. Francis in the villa garden.

PORT OF MARINA GRANDE
The picturesque Marina Grande port is nestled in a charming cove just below the center of Sorrento, and is one of the most popular corners of the coastline due to its timeless fishing village charm.

The Old World atmosphere and thriving local community is due to the harbor’s sheltered position, created by the promontory which separates the center of Sorrento from this delightful hidden hamlet. The promontory was once home to an ancient Roman villa belonging to the nephew of Emperor Augustus.

ANCIENT WALLS OF SORRENTO
Sorrento has had a system of defensive walls encircling the town center since ancient Roman times, parts of which are still preserved and visible. The town was still using these defensive walls until the middle ages, when Sorrento’s imposing walls guarded against attacks by Saracen pirates, who devastated much of southern Italy’s seas and coastline until the 16th century.

SEDIL DOMINOVA
In front of the cathedral’s bell tower, follow Via Reginaldo Giuliani to the 15th-century Sedil Dominova, one of the two loggias where Sorrento’s ruling aristocratics would gather in council. You can view the city’s coat of arms, as well as those of the various families of the local aristocracy, displayed here.

The loggia has a square shape with two corner arches in piperno (volcanic stone), through which you can see the interior of the cupola and the 18th-century frescoes decorating the end walls. The 17th-century cupola is topped by green and yellow majolica roof tiles.

SORRENTO CATHEDRAL
The Duomo, or Cathedral of San Filippo and San Giacomo, on Corso Italia is Sorrento’s most important church, dating to the 11th century but completely rebuilt in the 15th century in its current Romanesque style.

The magnificent interior, with three naves separated by pillars and an ornate ceiling, houses rare 14th-century bas-reliefs, paintings of the 17th-century Neapolitan school, and a beautiful 16th-century archbishop’s throne in marble.

BAGNI DELLA REGINA GIOVANNA 
I Bagni della Regina Giovanna, or The baths of Queen Joan, is one of the most beautiful and little-known beaches near Sorrento. The beach is only accessible by foot, so never crowded, and was once the site of a majestic Roman villa dating from the first century BC.

Today, you can still visit the ruins of this seaside residence, and swim just off the coastal cliffs. (Due to the rough terrain and difficult access, this is not recommended for children).

TORQUATO TASSO, POET 
Torquato Tasso (1544-1595) was a 16th-century Italian poet born in Sorrento and best known for his poem La Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered, 1581), in which he describes the conflict between Christians and Muslims during the siege of Jerusalem at the end of the First Crusade.

The poet suffered from mental illness and died shortly before he was to be crowned King of Poets by the Pope. Tasso was one of the most widely read poets in Europe until the 20th century.

CORREALE MUSEUM 
The Correale Museum is located in an aristocratic villa surrounded by a citrus grove, and has a beautiful scenic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples and a collection of 17th and 18th-century Neapolitan paintings.

The museum also displays valuable Capodimonte and Sèvres ceramics, Murano glassware, Bohemian crystal, a collection of watches, and archaeological finds. The villa is furnished with fine antiques and inlaid jewel cases, and the library holds works by Torquato Tasso.

CAPRI
One of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, Capri covers an area of 3 square kilometers and has been famous since the time of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, who built a number of villas on the island; the ruins of a few are still visible.

The most popular sights on the island include the Charterhouse of San Giacomo, the Gardens of Augustus, Tiberius’ leap, Villa San Michele, the Piazzetta square, and the church of San Michele.

Take a boat tour around the island to see the Faraglioni up close and visit the Blue Grotto along with many other natural caves along the coast: The White Grotto, Green Grotto, Grotto of the Saints, and Grotto of the Certosa.

POSITANO
Positano is one of the most iconic villages located along the Amalfi Coast, tumbling down the cliffside to the water’s edge from Mount St. Angelo and three Pizzi peaks.

The colorful villas and homes in Positano have dreamy balconies and domed roofs, common along the coastline. In addition to elegant art galleries, restaurants, and cafés, the town is known for its unique style of linen clothing and handcrafted sandals.

AMALFI
Amalfi was once a powerful maritime republic, and the entire Amalfi Coast is named after this historic coastal town. One of the most popular destination on Italy’s southern coastline, the town is nestled between the foot of a steep mountain slope and the water’s edge, with winding streets and narrow flights of stairs.

Amalfi’s most striking sight is its magnificent Cathedral on the central square; climbing up through the town, you can still visit the historic paper mills that have been making paper by hand for centuries.

RAVELLO
One of the most beautiful spots along the Amalfi Coast is located on the top of the cliff rather than along the water’s edge: Ravello. Reached by climbing a narrow, winding rode up the mountainside, Ravello offers magnificent views from the scenic terraces at Villa Cimbrione and Villa Rufolo.

POMPEII
Pompeii is one of the most famous archaeological ruins in the world, set at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and covered in ash and stone on the morning of 24 August, 79 AD during a sudden and violent eruption of the volcano above.

Though the natural disaster caused death and destruction for the inhabitants, this layer of debris preserved the town and extensive excavations unearthed ancient buildings such as the Villa of the Mysteries, the House of the Faun, the Amphitheatre, and the Villa of the Vetti.

HERCULANEUM
Lesser known that Pompeii, Herculaneum was also covered with a thick layer of debris from the tremendous volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

The remains of the town were found by chance, and excavations of the ruins began three centuries ago, uncovering houses, shops, villas, and baths. Among the most important and best-preserved ruins unearthed during the excavations are the baths and the Villa of the Papyri.

NAPLES
The vibrant city of Naples is the most important in southern Italy, and boasts a number of churches, palaces, and monuments that are testimony to its long history as a cultural and artistic capital. Near the port of Beverello, you can visit the Maschio Angioino, or Egg Castle (Castel dell’Ovo in Italian).

Other famous city sights are the Galleria Umberto I and the Teatro San Carlo that border on Piazza Plebiscito and the magnificent Royal Palace. The city also has countless museums, Baroque and Renaissance churches, and – of course – great restaurants and pizzerias.

CASERTA
Just outside Naples, the city of Caserta became an important part of southern Italy’s history in the 18th century, when the Spanish King Charles III commissioned the architect Luigi Vanvitelli to build a palace here that matched the splendor of Versailles.

The result was the Royal Palace of Caserta, where visitors can admire the sumptuous apartments and halls filled with precious paintings, statues, furniture, and decorations. Surrounding the palace are three kilometers of gardens and grounds decorated with ornate fountains and marble pools.

ISCHIA
Ischia is the largest island in the Campania region, with a full 34 km of coastline. Since ancient times, this island volcanic has been famous for its beautiful landscape, crystalline waters, and mild climate. The island is also famous for its natural hot springs, many of which have luxury spas open to the public.

PROCIDA
Procida is the perfect destination for a boat trip, with its craggy coatline and volcanic landscape. The third largest island in Campania, Procida has only a single town on the island, filled with charming narrow lanes lined with colorful houses. This humble island is still home to fishermen and farmers, and has a lovely, laid-back atmosphere.

Rooms: 4

Price: from 236 EUR per night

Source: www.magianticadimora.it