Church of St. John the Baptist
Parish of the San Giovanni district (new church inaugurated in 2012)
Chiesa di San Giovani, Sapri SA 84073
The church is among the symbolic places of the 08/15/1943 memory, recalled every year with a public ceremony in the square.
The 2010–2012 renewal completely replaced the previous parish building.
Historic parish in central Sapri. Damaged by the bombings of August 15, 1943 and rebuilt after the war, it was renewed in the 2000s: the previous building was demolished in 2010 and the new church was inaugurated on August 19, 2012. The square hosts the annual commemoration of the civilian victims.
Why visit
To understand the city’s memory of August 15, 1943 and see the current contemporary church (2012) in the heart of the district.
How to get there
On foot from the main street: a few minutes. The church is in Piazza San Giovanni / Via Vittorio Veneto.
Useful tips
- Check Mass times on parish channels.
- On August 15 the commemoration of the 1943 bombings is held in the square.
Nearby
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto (railway station).
- Main street (shops and services).
Frequently asked questions
On August 19, 2012 (after demolition of the previous building in 2010).
It’s the site of the commemoration of the civilian victims of the August 15, 1943 bombings.