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Basilica di Sant'Antonino

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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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Reverence at Basilica di Sant'Antonino

The Basilica di Sant'Antonino, located in Sorrento, Italy, is the oldest church in the town.

Founded to honor the patron saint of Sorrento, this historical church boasts a baroque interior with intricate details, including an 18th-century crypt housing the saint’s bones. Unique architectural features include whale ribs, commemorating the saint's miracle of saving a child from a whale. The church's significance is heightened by hundreds of silver medallions dedicated by shipwrecked sailors.

Remarkable Features

  • 🏛️ Roman Artefacts
  • 🎨 Dark Medieval Paintings
  • ⚓ Sacred Votive Medallions

Accessibility is free, making it a valuable visit for tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Basilica di Sant'Antonino

Patron Saint

The basilica is dedicated to Sant'Antonino, the patron saint of Sorrento.

Miraculous Rescue

Legend states Sant'Antonino rescued a child from the belly of a whale.

Unique Decor

The church features whale ribs displayed at the entrance.

Silent Witness

Its crypt hosts the saint's bones along with hundreds of votive offerings.

Location

Piazza Sant'Antonino Sorrento

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