Sorrento Cathedral

The Sorrento Cathedral or Cathedral of Sorrento, (Italian: Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo) is a cathedral and Catholic Church in Sorrento in the south of Italy.

History

It was first built around the 11th century.[1] Rebuilt in the 15th century in Romanesque style.

The poet Torquato Tasso, the most well known citizen of the town, was baptized in the church's baptistery.

Exterior

Its bell tower has three stories, and is decorated with a clock.[1] The belfry’s base dates to the time of the Roman Empire.[1] The church has a facade of 1924 and doors of the 11th century from Constantinople. [2]

Interior

Its Latin cross interior is divided into a nave and two aisles.[3]

Its interior includes round arches and ceiling paintings in the nave by the painter Nicola Malinconico.[3] Malinconico’s paintings include Sorrentine Martyrs and Four Patron Bishop Saints. There are also paintings by Giacomo del Po (Assumption, St. Philip, St. James).[3]

The marble altar dates from the 16th century.[3] The marble pulpit and bishop’s throne date from the same century.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bonechi Books, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Le guide oro. The Gold Guides. (Casa Editrice Bonechi, 1999), 12.
  2. ↑ Cathedral of Sorrento
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Barbara Conti, Giovanna Magi, Amalfi-Sorrento. New Millennium Collection Series. I libri del nuovo millennio. Translated by M. Rhiannon Lewis (Casa Editrice Bonechi, 2003), 15.

Coordinates: 40°37′31″N 14°22′23″E / 40.625366°N 14.373077°E