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St. John Square
What to See in Sapri

St. John Square

Civic amphitheater and meeting place of the district

Piazza San Giovanni 84073 Sapri SA
Foto della struttura — immagine principale

The amphitheater in Piazza San Giovanni is indicated as a place consecrated to the memory of the civilian martyrs of 08/15/1943.

The square’s civic vocation goes hand in hand with the nearby Parish of St. John the Baptist, which enlivens the area with community activities.

Central urban space with an amphitheater: site of the city ceremony on August 15 in memory of the 1943 bombings and a place for public initiatives. A short walk from the railway station and served by bus stops.

Why visit

To experience the neighborhood’s life and Sapri’s civic memory, between open-air events and quick connections to the station and main street.

How to get there

From the Railway Station (Piazza Vittorio Veneto) 1 minute on foot to the square; adjacent “Sapri – P.za S. Giovanni” bus stop.

Useful tips

  • On August 15 the official commemoration of the 1943 bombings takes place.
  • Check with the Municipality/associations for evening events in the amphitheater.

Nearby

  • Piazza Vittorio Veneto (Railway Station).
  • Corso Garibaldi.
  • Church of St. John the Baptist.

Frequently asked questions

When is the commemoration of the bombings held?

On August 15, with a service and wreath-laying at the Piazza San Giovanni amphitheater.

Is it easy to reach by public transport?

Yes: the square is a short walk from the Railway Station and served by the “Sapri – P.za S. Giovanni” bus stop.