sea-port town of Naples; seated in a peninsula, on the bay of Naples, at the foot of a moun- tain of the same name, and 15 miles south-east of Naples. Sorrentum was famous in ancient times for its beautiful earthen vessels, particularly goblets and drinking cups; and claims the honour of being the birth-place of Tor- quato Tasso. E. Long. 14. 24. N. Lat. 40. 42.