Sorrento, is famous worldwide for its Easter traditions, whose origins are lost in the Middle Ages.
Easter in Sorrento begins on Palm Sunday, which in addition to the traditional olive branches, are blessed palms made with almonds and palms with caciocavallini.
But the highlights are the Holy Week processions, the solemn and imposing processions which march majestic and impressive through the streets and alleys of the Sorrento peninsula.
Not to mention the succulent culinary traditions, from casatiello to the Sorrento’s pastiera, which, unlike that of Naples, is characterized by the presence of custard.
From the 10th of April to the 10th of May 2011, the typical church of St. Paolo will host the exhibition "Ancient memories, Sorrento and its Easter traditions".
What better place than the baroque church of San Paolo, situated in the heart of Sorrento to hold a photo exhibition dedicated to the authors photos about the rich traditions of the Easter in Sorrento?
An unique opportunity to admire not only the photos of the processions of Holy Week, but also the opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful Sorrento’s churches observing the eighteenth century paintings.
