Chiesa di Santa Sofia, Anacapri

Name: Chiesa di Santa Sofia
Address: Piazza Armando Diaz 1, Anacapri, 80071, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 837 1219

#6 among attractions in Anacapri

Church, Baroque architecture

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Santa Sofia is a Roman catholic church located in the Piazza of Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It dates to 1596 when it replaced Chiesa di Santa Maria di Costantinopoli as the parish church. Some of the building materials and fittings, such as the sacristy and oratorio, were originally in the Chiesa di San Carlo. The church chapels are dedicated to Sant'Antonio, Anacapri's patron saint, and the Madonna del Buon Consiglio. Architectural features include two bell towers and a baroque facade. The wedding of Guiliana DePandi and Bill Rancic occurred at the Chiesa di Santa Sofia. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°33'15"N, 14°13'1"E

Address

Piazza Armando Diaz 1Anacapri 80071 Italy

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+39 081 837 1219

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Chiesa di Santa Sofia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Faro di Punta Carena, Marina Piccola, Grotta Verde.

0.7 miNW
Picturesque cave with rowboat tours
Blue Grotto, Anacapri
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1.6 miSW
Beach, View point, Vernacular architecture
Faro di Punta Carena, Anacapri
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1.1 miSE
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
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1.1 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Verde, Capri
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0.5 miNE
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
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1 miE
Cemetery
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0.4 miSE
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
10 min walk • Monte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri.
0.5 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Archaeological site
Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri
14 min walk • Castello Barbarossa is an archaeological ruin and ornithological station in Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It is named after the former corsair and Ottoman Kapudan Pasha Hayreddin Barbarossa, who stormed it in 1535 and destroyed it in 1544.
1.1 miS
Park
Parco Filosofico, Anacapri
29 min walk • Capri Philosophical Park is situated on the outskirts of the small town of Anacapri on the Italian island of Capri. The park was founded in 2000 by the Swedish professor and author Gunnar Adler-Karlsson together with his wife.
~200 ftNE
Church's elaborate 1700s tile floor
San Michele Arcangelo, Anacapri
1 min walk • San Michele Arcangelo is a Roman catholic church located in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Located on Piazza San Nicola and built in 1719, it is octagonal in shape and of Baroque style. The church received a "monument" designation due to its notable majolica floor mosaic.
0.8 miSE
Church
Santa Maria a Cetrella, Capri
22 min walk • Santa Maria a Cetrella is a Franciscan chapel and hermitage in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Referred to as "Capri's most otherworldly church", it contains a Madonna statue which is venerated by pilgrims, including Rainer Maria Rilke. Built in the Middle Ages, its features include stucco siding, with a low-vaulted ceiling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa di Santa Sofia?

Nearby attractions include San Michele Arcangelo, Anacapri (1 min walk), Casa Rossa, Anacapri (4 min walk), Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, Anacapri (5 min walk), Monte Solaro, Anacapri (10 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa di Santa Sofia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa di Santa Sofia:

Bus

Piazza della Pace (5 min walk)
Marina Grande (29 min walk)

Train

Marina Grande (30 min walk)