Sorrento Cathedral

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Sorrento Cathedral west front

The Cathedral of Saints Philip and James (Italian: Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo), commonly known as the Sorrento Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Sorrento), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Sorrento, Italy. The cathedral is dedicated to Saints Philip the Apostle and James the Just, and has been the seat of the Archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia since 1986. It was previously the seat of the bishops and archbishops of Sorrento.

History[]

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

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

Exterior[]

The cathedral bell tower has three storeys, and is decorated with a clock.^[1] The base of the bell tower dates to the time of the Roman Empire.^[1] The façade dates from 1924. The main doors are of the 11th century from Constantinople.^[2]

Interior[]

The interior, on a Latin cross floor plan, is divided into a nave and two side aisles.^[3]

The nave contains round arches and paintings by the Nicola Malinconico,^[3] including Sorrentine Martyrs and Four Patron Bishop Saints. There are also paintings by Giacomo del Po (Assumption, St. Philip, St. James).^[3]

The marble altar and pulpit and the bishop's throne all date from the 16th century.^[3]

References[]

External links[]

• Official website
• Sorrento Cathedral

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