The Silver statue of Saint Antonino
On 13 June 1558 Sorrento was invaded by Saracen pirates. In addition to having devastated the town, they killed and kidnapped a lot of citizens, inpart released only after paying substantial ransoms. The survivors attributed their release to the patron Saint Antonino. So, as a sign of gratitude, Sorrento people commissioned the creation of a […]
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