Santa Trinita di Saccargia
Santa Trinita di Saccargia
Santa Trinita di Saccargia
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Jadranka P
London, UK748 contributions
May 2022
As you are driving from Olbia to Alghero you cannot miss this imposing church which is located in the nearby Codrongiano village. The history says that it was firstly completed in 1116, on the pre-existing ruins of a monastery, thanks to the financial support of Costantino I di Torres who, after visiting another monastery, praying the Virgin Mary for a son and having his wish granted, decided to repay the monks by gifting them a new church and a place to live and pray. It was built in a Romanic-Pisan style.
It is worth paying to go inside and next to parking place is a small restaurant which serves refreshments and some local food.
It is worth paying to go inside and next to parking place is a small restaurant which serves refreshments and some local food.
Written February 20, 2023
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BethCagnol
Paris, France163 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
As other reviewers have reported, it wasn't easy to find Santissima Trinita di Saccargia. It sort of appeared out of nowhere as we exited the main 131 highway. But it is really lovely sitting in the middle of the mountain valley with nothing around it. It was interesting to learn that the church's name could come from "stained cow" (hence the cows carved on the columns) or "protected by the valley". The entrance fee was €2.50. The interior is modest and cool (a good escape from the summer heat). Information panels were in Italian, English, French and German. It was a lovely stop on our way to Oristano. Very pretty.
TIP: Wear black and white clothes for a neat photo shot.
TIP: Wear black and white clothes for a neat photo shot.
Written August 12, 2012
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Jennifer A
134 contributions
Jul 2018
This is a wonderful ancient church built of colored stone to give a dramatic striped appearance. It is closed for all but one day of the year, so your visit will be brief. There is plenty of open parking around the church and large information displays that tell you about the history and architecture of the building. Well worth the time for a brief respite from driving in Sardinia. Beautiful for photos.
Written August 20, 2018
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FabyRuth
Austria130 contributions
Jun 2011 • Couples
It was not easy to get there even with the navigator, but after a while we found it. It was great to imagine the solitude of this church in the middle of a vast land when it was built it. But nowadays there is a main road in one side of the church's land... so I do not know why our navigator took us through small villages and roads??? :S ?? Anyway, it was a beautiful way to see the real Sardinian countryside and then inside the church you can find some interesting religious iconic frescos.
Written May 28, 2012
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA16,947 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
30 minute stop
This is considered the best example of a Medieval Church in Sardinia. We were expecting a bit more. We spent about 30 minutes visiting the interior and the grounds.
This is still a consecrated church, and masses are celebrated regularly: On Sundays at 7:30 pm in July and August, and at 6:30 the rest of the year.
It is open for visitation from 9:00 until 6:00 daily from April through September. From October through March, it can be visited by reservation. The fee was 3 euro.
This Tuscan Romanesque style church was completed in 1116. It was built over the ruins of a pre-existing monastery. Some of the ruins are still visible. It was later enlarged in the Pisane style, and the bell tower was added. The portico on the façade is also believed to be a late addition, and is attributed to workers from Lucca.
The church was abandoned in the 16th century. It was restored and reopened in the early 20th century.
This is considered the best example of a Medieval Church in Sardinia. We were expecting a bit more. We spent about 30 minutes visiting the interior and the grounds.
This is still a consecrated church, and masses are celebrated regularly: On Sundays at 7:30 pm in July and August, and at 6:30 the rest of the year.
It is open for visitation from 9:00 until 6:00 daily from April through September. From October through March, it can be visited by reservation. The fee was 3 euro.
This Tuscan Romanesque style church was completed in 1116. It was built over the ruins of a pre-existing monastery. Some of the ruins are still visible. It was later enlarged in the Pisane style, and the bell tower was added. The portico on the façade is also believed to be a late addition, and is attributed to workers from Lucca.
The church was abandoned in the 16th century. It was restored and reopened in the early 20th century.
Written October 22, 2018
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pedrde
Ghent, Belgium104 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
In the middle of seemingly nowhere, stands this very old church, just waiting for you to discover. You see the remains of the monastery it once belonged to. The beautiful fresco, the bronze doors, the sacred atmosphere,... are good reasons to visit this Trinita di Saccargia.
Written August 3, 2014
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Jari J
Kotka, Finland85 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
There are many Pisan churches (from 11th to 13th century) around Sardinia, built during the centuries when strong city states of Genoa and Pisa where rivalling of ruling Sardinia. The church of Santa Trinita di Saccargia is maybe the most beautiful of those thousand-year-old churches, it's built of black vulcanic stone and white blocks set in horizontal rows. There has been a monastery beside the church but there's only one wall left of that. The facade of the Saccargia church is marvellous, it is decorated with archways, concentric circles and stepped lozenges. The capitals of colums are decorated with plant and animal motifs. Bell tower looks like some fancy caramel pointing at the sky. There are great 12th century frescoes inside covering the apse, noticeable is fresco of Christ enclosed in almond-shaped frame. He is keeping a book of Apocalypse in his hand. If you are interested in Roman/Pisan churches in Sardinia, there is a net page www.itineraromanica.eu where you can find information about them. In the same net page there is information about roman churches in Corsica and Toscana, too.
Written June 29, 2014
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Chrissie533
Congleton, UK16 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
A truly beautiful church and well worth paying the entrance fee and taking your time to look around.
It is one of those places where it is almost impossible to take a bad photograph.
The restaurant at the top of the hill is also well worth a visit as can be confirmed by how well frequented it is by the locals.
It is one of those places where it is almost impossible to take a bad photograph.
The restaurant at the top of the hill is also well worth a visit as can be confirmed by how well frequented it is by the locals.
Written February 26, 2014
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garrodgal
Kokkino Chorio, Greece109 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
We were lucky enough to get re-routed off the highway, or we would have missed this little gem completely! Great "rustic" church... very authentic with it's rough slate floors and alternating limestone & basalt construction. Artwork behind the altar is beautiful... some pieces missing, but just adds to the charm! There is a small gift shop in the church, and a cafe right behind it across the car park.
Written July 15, 2013
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kmarko
Skofja Loka, Slovenia676 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Even if you are not a history and culture fan, this church might impress you, a true piece of romanesque art/architecture. Unfortunatelly the monasterial part collapsed, but it is still visible it used to be an important religious place.
Written March 25, 2024
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Per il mese di settembre 2020 vi sono restrizioni alla visita (covid) o gli orari sono quelli usuali (9-18)?
Written August 20, 2020
Y alguien me podría decir el horario que tiene la iglesia?
Gracias!!!!
Written June 28, 2019
Margherita P
Sassari, Italy
Buongiorno. La basilica è aperta tutti i giorni dalle 9 alle 18. Grazie
Written July 1, 2019
Dalle 9 alle 18 tutti i giorni festivi compresi
Written September 12, 2017
eyalcarmel
Israel
Does anyone know what is the cow corved Santa Trinita di Saccargia stand for?
Thank you
Written May 4, 2016
Fra poco visito S Michele e S Antonio a Salvenero con un gruppo di 25 persone. Qual è l'orario di apertura? La Santissima Trinità di Saccargia è aperta 9-18, giusto?
Written April 29, 2015
Margherita P
Sassari, Italy
Buongiorno,
Siamo aperti dalle 9 alle 18.30
Grazie per averci contattato
a presto
Written April 29, 2015
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