Santa Sofia, Benevento

Name: Santa Sofia
Address: Benevento, Italy

#6 among attractions in Benevento

Unesco, Church, Pre-romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Santa Sofia is a Roman Catholic church in the town of Benevento, in the region of Campania, in southern Italy; founded in the late-8th century, it retains many elements of its original Lombard architecture. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Sofia Coordinates: 41°7'60"N, 14°46'60"E

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Benevento Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Trajan, Rocca dei Rettori, Benevento Cathedral, Roman Theatre.

~1190 ftW
Landmark Roman triumphal arch
Arch of Trajan, Benevento
6 min walk • The Arch of Trajan is an ancient Roman triumphal arch in Benevento, southern Italy. It was erected in honour of the Emperor Trajan across the Via Appia, at the point where it enters the city.
~1550 ftS
Museum, Pre-romanesque architecture, View point
Rocca dei Rettori, Benevento
8 min walk • Rocca dei Rettori is a castle in Benevento, southern Italy. It currently houses the Museum of the Samnium.
0.5 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Benevento Cathedral, Benevento
13 min walk • Benevento Cathedral is a church in Benevento, southern Italy. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishops of Benevento. It dates from the Lombard foundation of the Duchy of Benevento, in the late 8th century, but after its destruction during Allied bombings in the course of World War II, it was largely rebuilt in the 1960s.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Arenas and stadiums, Theater
Roman Theatre, Benevento
16 min walk • The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman edifice in Benevento, southern Italy. It was built in the 2nd century by emperor Hadrian near the city's cardo maximus. Abandoned in Lombard times, it is now surrounded by the medieval Rione Triggio. The structures is still used for concerts, representations and other spectacles.
~1600 ftSW
Church
San Bartolomeo, Benevento
8 min walk • San Bartolomeo Apostolo is a Roman Catholic basilica church located in piazza Federico Torre, along corso Garibaldi, in Benevento, region of Campania, Italy.
~1950 ftW
Palace
Palazzo Paolo V, Benevento
10 min walk • The Paul V Palace is a building in Benevento, located along Corso Garibaldi. It was the municipal seat from the period of Benevento's pontifical rule until the 1980 earthquake.
~1450 ftSW
Church, Architecture, Art gallery
Church of San Domenico, Benevento
7 min walk • The church of San Domenico is a Baroque church in Benevento; it is located in Piazza Guerrazzi. A convent is attached to it, which is now the seat of the Rectorate of the University of Sannio. Its garden houses Mimmo Paladino's Hortus Conclusus.
0.6 miW
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Verità, Benevento
17 min walk • The church of Santa Maria della Verità is located in the city of Benevento in Piazza Caio Ponzio Telesino, in the Triggio district. It is built on the ruins of Benevento's Roman theater. It was called, and some still call it today, the new parish.
0.8 miW
41°8'6"N • 14°46'3"E
Basilica della Madonna delle Grazie, Benevento
21 min walk • Church
~1850 ftSW
Church
Church of del Carmine, Benevento
9 min walk • The church of Santa Maria del Carmine, commonly called St. Anne's, is located in the city of Benevento on Corso Garibaldi.
~1560 ftS
Church
Church of the Santissimo Salvatore, Benevento
8 min walk • The Church of the Holy Savior is located on Stefano Borgia Street in the city of Benevento.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Sofia?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Sant'Ilario a Port'Aurea, Benevento (5 min walk), Museo del Sannio, Benevento (5 min walk), Arch of Trajan, Benevento (6 min walk), Church of San Domenico, Benevento (7 min walk).

How to get to Santa Sofia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Sofia:

Bus

San Pasquale • Lines: 11, 4 (3 min walk)
Longobardi • Lines: 11, 4 (3 min walk)

Train

Benevento Arco Traiano (5 min walk)
Benevento Porta Rufina (18 min walk)