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Church of St Mark in Sonnino: the second life of the patron church
In the historic centre of Sonnino, overlooking Piazza Garibaldi, stands the Church of San Marco. This 13th-century building is dedicated to the town's patron saint, and has a remarkable history. After a long period of abandonment, it was fully recovered, and transformed into a modern Municipal Auditorium, becoming a beating heart of the town's cultural life. A true renaissance indeed.
A turbulent history
Its history is anything but straightforward. Built in the 13th century, the church went through a long period of decline, to the point of being used as a space for storing wood. Yet its musical vocation may have already been written into its destiny. Before the final restoration, it housed for many years the headquarters of the town's musical band, the "Vincenzo Bellini".
Today it is a community centre
Today the building has a simple neoclassical façade and a single-nave interior. Fully restored, it is no longer a place of worship. It has become the go-to venue for events, conferences and concerts. And sometimes, within these walls, even the town council gathers for its official sessions.
As this is an auditorium and multipurpose centre, there are no fixed opening hours. It is advisable to consult the Municipality of Sonnino's website for the calendar of events.
