Vallone dei Mulini

"Vallone dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills) is a picturesque ravine located in the heart of Sorrento, Italy. It is a hidden gem that offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city center. The valley is named after an ancient mill that once stood along its banks. The mill was powered by the waters of two small streams, the Casarlano and the Sant'Antonino, which meet at the head of the valley. The Vallone dei Mulini is a popular spot for hiking and nature walks. The trail winds its way through the lush vegetation, past waterfalls and grottoes. The valley is also home to a variety of plant and animal life, including ferns, mosses, birds, and lizards. In addition to its natural beauty, the Vallone dei Mulini is also steeped in history. The valley was once an important industrial center, with a number of mills, factories, and workshops. It was also a popular gathering place for locals, who would come to socialize and enjoy the fresh air. Today, the Vallone dei Mulini is a protected area, and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sorrento. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in the valley, including hiking, biking, and picnicking. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes located along the trail, where visitors can sample the local cuisine."

"✏️ Vallone dei Mulini is the former place where the main activities and the public life of the locals of Sorrento took place, before moving to Piazza Tasso. In the valley there was a mill used for grinding wheat, which worked until the early 1900s, around which different other activities took place like having a sawmill where different types of wood were worked or having a public washhouse. Nowadays, the remains of the mill are abandoned and beautifully covered by a sort of local ivy. It can be admired from above, from Viale Enrico Caruso."

"A large open valley in the center of the city, where at the bottom remain the ruins of the historic Saw Mills. It is an odd site in Sorrento, and very impressive to see how the city has been built up around it's original level."