Precious Romanesque architecture in the Oristano area
A tour of the medieval churches, basilicas and cathedrals in central-western Sardinia, places that lovers of Romanesque architecture and sacred art really shouldn’t miss
ancient sanctuaries a stone’s throw from the sea
From one of the oldest churches on the island to a cathedral that has become a kaleidoscope of architectural styles over time, as well as a solemn and elegant basilica church and captivating examples of two-tone ‘rural’ style, concluding the itinerary amid the mysteries of a church with an origin that can only be deduced from a fragment of wall. All around, there are spectacular beaches, fascinating archaeological discoveries, natural oases, centuries-old traditions and legacies from the Judicates period. Between one stage and another, a good glass of Oristano Vernaccia wine is recommended as an aperitif.
Journey length: 47,5 km
Road travel time: 1 hour for the various journeys
Santa Sofia, San Vero Milis
To reach the final stage of the itinerary, travel 11 kilometres heading north-east, until you get to the border of the upper Campidano area. In the heart of one of the ‘capitals’ of Vernaccia wine stands Santa Sofia, another church featuring an overlap of styles. Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles coexist on the façade. On the rear façade, there is still a portion of a two-tone wall, with black and white ashlars, the only evidence of its probable thirteenth-century origin.
A ‘fusion’ of architectural expressions, guardian of a simulacrum with a tragic history and the heart of a lively village in the upper Oristano area,…
Theme
Itinerary map
You might also like
Other articles that may interest you
