Sorrento Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Sorrento, Italy.
Sorrento Cathedral is a baroque church in the center of Sorrento, in southern Italy, built on a Latin cross plan with three naves separated by fourteen pillars. Along the interior walls, side chapels hold religious artworks from different periods.
The church was first built in 1001 outside the city walls and later moved into the town center during the 12th century. After 1573, a major redesign gave the building the baroque appearance it has today.
The cathedral is the center of religious life in Sorrento and is used by locals for services, weddings, and celebrations throughout the year. Inside, the Chapel of Saint Filippo Neri stands out for its marble decoration and paintings that draw the eye immediately.
The cathedral sits in the historic center of Sorrento and is easy to reach on foot from most of the town's main spots. Visitors should cover their shoulders and knees, and check whether a mass is in progress before entering.
The bell tower stands apart from the main building on a foundation from the 11th century, decorated with Romanesque columns that were taken from an older structure. Those columns were likely salvaged from an ancient Roman building that once occupied the site.
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