Do you think that Sorrento is only a starting point for seaside resorts and vacation? Nothing could be more wrong. Sorrento is a strategic point for religious tourism a spiritual journey at the research and the discovery of unique places, imbued with mystical fervor.
Sorrento is close to Pompeii, and Montevergine and Pietrelcina.
Few kilometers from Sorrento raises the sanctuary of Pompeii, one of the Marian temple par excellence, in which are jealously guarded important Christianity relics.
Also very devoted to Our Lady was St. Pio of Pietrelcina, one of the most loved saints. Exactly Pietrelcina is another very important religious stage. Characteristic medieval town in the province of Benevento, with a small medieval old town, interspersed with a network of roads and streets, Pietrelcina is also the birthplace of Saint Pio, remained unchanged by the passage of time.
Continuing on this ideal sanctuary we will arrive at Montevergine sanctuary, another sanctuary which draws millions of faithful around the world, known worldwide as a place of miracles.
The religious tourism has well developed in Sorrento, so why not to stay in a cheap accommodation in Sorrento? The hotel Savoia is an hotel in the heart of Sorrento, is the perfect combination between a Sorrento cheap accommodation and high quality!

For many catholic people a travel in Italy is a occasion to see the Pope and attend to a papal audience and have a special Pope’s blessing. 
If he is in Rome Benedict XVI usually have the audiences on the Wednesday and Sunday at  11 a.m in the Saint Peter (Vatican City).  In wintertime the audience will be in the hall of Papal Audiences ( Aula Paolo VI). In summertime they are held in Saint Peter’s Square or in the town of Castel Gandolfo where is the Pope’s summer residence.
To reserve the ticket you can write in english at

Prefecture of the Papal Household
00120 Vatican City State
Fax: +39 06 6988 5863
Don’t forget to indicate:
• Date of the General audience or Liturgical celebration
• Number of tickets required
• Name / Group
• Mailing Address
• Telephone and Fax numbers
The tickets can be picked up at the ticket office located just inside the Bronze Door  (by the right colonnade of St. Peter’s Square) from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm the day before the audience or in the morning of the audience. The tickets are free.