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corso

  • The tram along Corso Italia,in Sorrento.It was the only public transport along Sorrento's peninsula until Castellamare di Stabia

salita scutolo

  • The same tram along Punta Scutolo,next stop Vico Equense

scutolo

  • Donkey,"ciuccio" was the only alternative way, it could take hours to arrive in Castellammare,sometime only for bringing bottles full of the famous "Acqua della Madonna"(Lady's water)

punta scutolo

  • Punta Scutolo seen from the beach of Meta.The port was not still existent

discesa

  • Let's invert the point of view The beach of Meta from Punta scutolo.Please note on the background the so called "piana" of Sorrento ,there were only few cement spots...

scuola

  • LOST PHOTO

  • This nice photo was found in Meta ,my coutry,about 6 years ago,from then it is still on the wall of my Bar

  • VESUVIO'S ERUPTION-1944

  • This incredible image,was taken probably from an allied plane or it is a film picture.It is the right instant of the vulcan first explosion.

  • In sorrento's peninsula,there was an ash rain ,and people had to go out with umbrella !

fam

  • FAMILY IN SORRENTO

  • There should be another shot about this photo,in fact the only in persons in pose are the old couple with the soldier..

school

  • PUPILS IN POSE

  • This time with the master...

        THE RETURN OF TIME

  • Don't miss the very interesting site! Old photos taken by a mariner..

freccia

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