Located just behind Sorrento’s Cathedral, the Church of the Servants of Mary is home to the Venerable Congregation of the same name. Affectionately known as the Congregazionella, this small Baroque church, rich in stucco decorations and polychrome marble, is a true hidden gem of sacred art. Inside, visitors can admire Neapolitan school paintings, including several […]
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Built on the remains of an ancient pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Cybele, the Church of the Annunciation (“Annunziata“) in Sorrento is one of the oldest churches on the Sorrento Peninsula. A marble altar from the 1st century, discovered on site and now preserved at the Correale Museum of Sorrento, bears witness to its
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Just a few steps from the central Piazza Tasso lies the Basilica of Saint Antonino (11th century), a true symbol of deep faith and popular devotion in Sorrento. The locals, in fact, are especially fond of this church, as it is dedicated to their patron saint, Saint Antonino, whose remains are preserved within the basilica.
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