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Church · Praiano (SA)

Church of San Giovanni Battista in Praiano

  • Visit: about 20 min
Pictured: Praiano · mhjohnston · CC BY 2.0 · resized

An ancient Romanesque church in Praiano, dating from the 11th–12th century, with a majolica floor and a 1790 organ.

Along the lane of the same name in the centre of Praiano stands the Church of San Giovanni Battista, one of the oldest sacred buildings on the Coast, with origins traced back to the 11th–12th century. For a long time it was the area's main church, and in the 13th century it was under the patronage of Amalfitan families.The exterior retains a Romanesque character, while the interior, covered by barrel vaults, shows Baroque elements. We are enchanted by the well-preserved majolica floor decorated with floral and animal motifs, and we suggest taking a look at the organ and choir loft of 1790, painted in the Neapolitan manner. A perfect stop during a stroll through the village's lanes.

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