Mother Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Church Madonna of Constantinople - Agropoli (SA) - Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park - UNESCO Heritage Site - Campania

The Mother Church of Saints Peter and Paul is certainly of late ancient origins, as in a letter from Pope Gregory the Great, dated 593 AD, it speaks of the landing of Saint Paul in a locality in Agropoli and Saint Peter, a fisherman like many of the inhabitants of the ancient village. The Madonna of Constantinople church was built on the peninsula and has dominated the city and the tourist port for centuries... #UNESCO #tuttitaly

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In the heart of the city of Agropoli, two fascinating sacred buildings stand tall, narrating the ancient history of the place: the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the city, and the Church of the Madonna of Constantinople.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a witness to ancient events and a place of devotion for the citizens, has roots that delve deep into the past. It is said that the landing of St. Paul on Agropoli's land was already mentioned in 593 by Gregory the Great.

Despite the multiple renovations, the building has retained its charm, preserving the choir, pulpit, and confessional in wood. Among the oldest altars stands out, the one dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, while the altar reserved for the patrons dates back to 1742.

At the top of the peninsula, not far from the gate of the ancient village, stands imposingly the Church of the Madonna of Constantinople, the age-old guardian of the city and the tourist port.

Built before 1583, when a brotherhood was established, this church is fascinating with its architecture and the statue of the Madonna of Constantinople, which bears a peculiar iconography. The Virgin Mary holds the Child on her left arm, following the Eastern iconographic tradition that refers to her Byzantine origins.

Both buildings, filled with history and spirituality, are places of contemplation and beauty that represent a precious heritage for the city of Agropoli and all those who appreciate art and tradition.

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