Sorrento

Sorrento's Sacred Sites

Sorrento’s religious architecture spans centuries, from the 11th-century Sorrento Cathedral with its 15th-century facade to the 14th-century Franciscan monastery. This collection includes urban churches featuring Baroque and Romanesque elements, as well as hilltop monastic sites like San Paolo al Deserto in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, which offers panoramic views of the Gulfs of Naples and Salerno. These sites house significant artworks, including intricate marble marquetry and historic cloisters.

Sorrento Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saints Philip and James, commonly known as the Sorrento Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located on Via Santa…

Sorrento Franciscan Church

14th-century church featuring a mix of architectural styles and an adjacent 13th-century cloister. The cloister is notable for its intertwined pointed arches of Moorish influence and serves as a venue for art exhibitions and concerts.

Monastero di San Paolo al Deserto

16th-century monastery situated at the highest point of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi. The site is known for its belvedere offering views across the Sorrento Peninsula toward the islands of Ischia and Capri.

Il Deserto

Hilltop religious site and viewpoint in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi. Historically a Carmelite retreat, it provides a 360-degree vantage point over the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno.

Chiesa Santa Lucia

Traditional Roman Catholic parish church located in the historic district of Sorrento, dedicated to Saint Lucy.

Sant'Agata

Parish church in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, notable for its 16th-century high altar. The altar is a masterpiece of Florentine school craftsmanship, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, and rare marbles.

Chiesa N.S.Lourdes

Modern Catholic church located near the Sorrento train station, serving the local residential community with contemporary liturgical spaces.