Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (Duomo)

The Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, known simply as the Duomo, is the cathedral of Sorrento at Corso Italia 1 in Campania, Italy. The church has medieval origins and has been rebuilt and redecorated many times, most visibly in the 15th century and again in later centuries. The facade is preceded by a portico, and a separate bell tower stands nearby. Inside, visitors find a decorated nave, side chapels, marble work and, above all, carved and inlaid wooden choir stalls and panels made in the local tarsia tradition, which connects the cathedral to Sorrento's famed woodworking craft. Several paintings and the ornate ceiling give the interior a warm, golden atmosphere, while the portico outside carries historic inscriptions and a mix of old stonework. Visitors normally spend 20 to 30 minutes, taking time to look at the choir stalls, chapels and the decoration around the altar. It is an active place of worship, so entry is restricted during services and visitors are expected to dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered. Photographs without flash are usually tolerated outside services, but behaviour should be quiet and respectful. The cathedral is about a four-minute walk east from Piazza Tasso along Corso Italia. Opening hours are normally morning and late afternoon, with a midday break, and vary by season and liturgical calendar. The busiest times are around Sunday Mass and on feast days, particularly in summer when wedding parties gather on the steps. Mid-morning outside Mass is quiet. Admission is free and donations are welcome.