Part of the House of Torquato Tasso, Sorrento

Part of the house of Torquato Tasso can be found in Vittoria Square near the Imperial Tramontano Hotel on the right side of Via Vittoria. It is where the famous poet and author of "La Gerusalemme Liberata" was born in 1544. Only two original rooms survive.

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Sight Name: Part of the House of Torquato Tasso
Sight Location: Sorrento, Italy
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles

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Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

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Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles