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San Pietro di Sorres is the only Benedictine abbey in Sardegna,
of great artistic and cultural value. The cathedral is, without doubt, one of the finest Romanesque-Pisan churches
on the island and, in the Middle Ages, served as the seat of the Diocese of Sorres. It is certainly a
must-see when exploring the north
of Sardegna. It was built between the 12th and 13th centuries
near an ancient nuraghe, specifically on a hill in Borutta
, in the province of Sassari (the historic region of Meilogu). The abbey’s
west-facing façade
is the most elaborate architectural feature of the entire monument and is characterised by powerful symbolism
, which can be summarised as the ‘Easter journey towards the Resurrection
’. We would also like to draw your attention to the Madonna and Child, a statue dating from the 15th century, venerated as the Queen of Meilogu. You can admire it as you walk along the left aisle. The Abbey of St Peter of Sorres as a whole is striking for the harmony of its forms and colours
. It exudes a sense of majesty, so much so that the cathedral was declared a national monument
in 1894.
The church is steeped in symbolism. Indeed, it represents Peter’s ship, heading towards the risen Christ. Upon arriving at the abbey, the faithful follow a path that leads from sunset to sunrise, a metaphor for the journey from death to life, from sin to grace. As well as the monastery, you can take the opportunity to visit the Ulari Cave, situated at the foot of the monastery hill, which bears witness to the Neolithic period.
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Explore the culture and nature of Northern Sardinia: places to discover, local dishes, traditions and stories from the region.
‘Domus de Janas’ is a Sardinian expression meaning ‘house of the fairies’. Legends tell of beings that are not particularly spiritual – demons, somewhere between human and divine.
Sardegna has a wine-making tradition stretching back thousands of years; the earliest evidence of wine-making dates as far back as 1400 BC.
There is a story linked to the island of Tavolara which tells that King Carlo Alberto of Savoy appointed his only son as king of the island.
The Ludurru necropolis is situated in Buddusò, and the domus de janas date back to 3200–2800 BC, famous examples of the Sardegna Neolithic period
The Neptune Caves are spectacular caves dating back to prehistoric times. They are located at Alghero, in Northern Sardinia
The Church of St Francis in Alghero is one of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture in Sardegna
