Basilica of San Saturnino
|
Reviewed by:
Lula
Rating:
|
You may feel like if you’ve seen one church, you’ve seen them all - and for many parts of the world, that’s true. But the Basilica of San Saturnino in Cagliari is one of those rare examples of a site that is not only worth visiting in and of itself - doing so gives you a complete history of the area, in just one place.
Consider these layers of history: It’s a church that was made a basilica in the 12th century, even though it was built in the 4th-6th century AD, on top of the tomb of Saint Saturnin, who was martyred in the 3rd century AD, which rests atop Roman necropolis that goes back to the earliest years of the Christian era. I mean, WOW. - its beautiful
Category: Monument and Historic Building
Maybe you might also be interested in:
| Pisan Towers - 0.4 mi | |
|
The Pisan Towers in Cagliari, Sardinia, each have their own name - St. Pancras Tower, named for the church to which it is attached, and Elephant Tower, because,... Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
| Bastione San Remy - 0.4 mi | |
|
The Bastion of San Remy is located in the historic Castello neighborhood, up on the hill, so it’s not easy to miss. While some might balk at climbing the huge set of steps, take your time and do... Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
Connect with Facebook