The Basilica was built around the time of '700 on the original basement of an ancient Romanic church.

In the Basilica, on the main altar, the remains of Santa Trofimena are kept in an urn. Santa Trofimena is the patron saint of Minori, and is a very important saint for all of the Amalfi Coast Communities.

The Basilica is also rich with works of art, such as the "Crocifissione" by Marco Pino da Siena (an italian Manierista), as well as a collection of paintings found in the minor chapels, like the "Madonna del Rosario".