Easter in Sorrento

Easter at the Aminta symbolizes the founding of the beauitul  ‘land of the sirens’, along with the traditions and culture of a devout community, that every year recreate the sacredness of the passion of Jesus Christ.
The Sorrentine Peninsula is one among very few local touristic places that continues to preserve the essence and flavors of the secular community, while embracing the Christian faith of its locals. From Palm Sunday, to the Black night Procession on Holy Friday, which is the most characteristic, the holy week is extremely intense. Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Sant’Agnello and Sorrento, offer the tourists a memorable experience that embraces, history, culture, tradition, and religion.

Special offers for Easter in Sorrento

The hotel Aminta’s management always saves some special surprise for its’ guests. In particular, for Easter, it is pleased to offer, extremely convenient rates and inviting opportunities.

Special offers for Easter absolutely irresistible, making it impossible to resist the temptation to spend a holiday in Sorrento.

EASTER OFFER

3 nights on half board from March 29th to April 1st, starting from 99 Euros per person per night
(in a standard room with garden view)

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Holy Friday Procession in Sorrento

The Addolorata Procession, better known as the white procession, is organized by the Archconfraternity of Santa Monica. The procession of the death of Jesus Christ, better known as the Black Procession is organized by the Archconfraternity of the Dead.

The Sorrento white procession begins during the early hours of holy Friday, and finishes at dawn. The members of the procession wear a white garment and a hood covering their faces. This procession represents the Virgin Mary searching for her son who has been condemned to death.
The statue of the Madonna is carried on the shoulders of the  members of the confraternity.
The Sorrento black Procession begins at night, the members of the procession wear a black garment and a hood that covers their faces. The participants walk through the streets of Sorrento while carrying on their shoulders the statue of the body of Jesus Christ. The other members carry symbols of the Passion and martyrdom of Jesus Christ, such as the nails from the cross. This is the oldest procession in Sorrento, and one of the oldest procession throughout Italy.
The procession begins with a band that plays some of the most well-known funeral marches, including Chopin. There is also the choir that is made up of 200 members.