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Culture of Alghero. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Although Alghero is a relatively small town, it is rich in historic attractions. Cattedrale di Santa Maria or Alghero Cathedral is a fabulous architectural landmark in the Gothic style, which is situated in the main town square. The cathedral was built in the 16th century when this region was occupied by Spain. That is why it is so easy to see elements of the traditional Catalan architecture in the design of this church.
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Starting from its completion, the cathedral has almost not changed its look. It still has the original artistic décor. You will be able to admire intricate drawings and colorful stained-glass windows. Cattedrale di Santa Maria exhibits many precious religious artifacts. Inside the cathedral, there is a mausoleum of a noble duke who lived here in the 16th century. The cathedral is also famous for its tall bell tower that is visible from many streets of the town.
Proceed to the old chapel that is situated not far from the cathedral. Several years ago, Museo Diocesano opened in this building. The chapel was abandoned and was slowly deteriorating for many years until it was decided to turn it into an interesting museum after a thorough restoration. Vintage silver items with corals are the centerpieces of the museum’s collection. They were made by local masters. The chapel is also an important historic attraction that still has many elements of the original décor. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Chiesa di San Francesco is an interesting attraction that is also worth exploring. This church is a part of an old monastery that was built here yet in the 14th century. The monastery became abandoned over years and slowly deteriorated. The church is the only surviving element of the once majestic monastery complex. Chiesa di San Francesco suffered much damage during an earthquake at the end of the 16th century but local people carefully restored it. Today, the gorgeous dome is one of the main decorations of the fabulous church. It is also interesting to visit this church to see a collection of religious artifacts.
The Jesuit church of Chiesa di San Michele remains one of the most widely recognized attractions of Alghero. This church got its name after the town’s patron saint. The church was built in the 17th century. It has one distinctive feature – a colorful dome decorated with tiles of different colors. You can see this church on postcards and various souvenirs in Alghero. This is also one of the most frequently photographed attractions at the resort.
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The majority of excursion routes will take you to the historic center of Alghero. This is where you can find fragments of the old fortress. Its walls are partially destroyed but you can still see how majestic the castle once was. Only one of the two gates is open for tourists. You can enter the territory of the fortress and explore the area alone or join an excursion. Some parts of the complex offer a striking view of the town.
If you like strolling, take a walk on Sant Erasmo Street. This is one of the most picturesque streets in the historic town center. The entire Sant Erasmo is a chain of monumentally beautiful palaces and mansions. In the past, the wealthiest and most powerful citizens of Alghero lived in these houses. There are palaces of different architectural styles, and all of them were built during the Spanish reign. Many palaces are open for excursions and feature the traditional design of the 16th – 18th centuries.
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There are several interesting archaeological sites in the vicinity of the town. Tourists can visit such regions as Palmavera and Sant’Imbenia that are available for excursions. These are ruins of Bronze Age Nuragic settlements. Ancient buildings made by indigenous people in the 15th to 8th centuries BC are the biggest treasure of these sites. Scientists think that no less than 150 huts were built here in total, but fragments of only 50 buildings have remained to this day.
The indigenous people used limestone and sandstone to build their houses. Besides fragments of ancient buildings, visitors can see elements of old walls and other constructions. There were large port towns here yet during the prehistoric era. During the excavations in the area, archaeologists found fine ceramics, amphorae, and bronze bars. Later, ancient Romans built many important constructions here, some fragments of which have survived to this day.
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Beach recreation remains one of the most popular activities among guests of Alghero. To make your vacation even more exciting, combine sunbathing with excursions to the most notable natural … Open
Both guests and residents of Alghero enjoy relaxing and meeting with their friends on Piazza Sulis. This is a beautiful square with numerous eye-catching buildings surrounding it. There are two amazing towers near Piazza Sulis, namely, Espero Reial and San Giacomo. This is the place where tourists can admire the look of grandiose bastions and magnificent palaces in Catalan style. Many of these historic buildings were turned into restaurants and hotels.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Alghero
♥   Basilica di San Gavino, San Proto e San Gianuario, Porto Torres, 31.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Chiesa San Pietro, Bosa, 34.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Monastero Benedettino San Pietro di Sorres, Borutta, 36.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica della Neve, Cuglieri, 46.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Concattedrale di S. Antonio Abate, Castelsardo, 51.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale della Immacolata Concezione, Ozieri, 57.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica della Madonna di Bonaccattu, Bonarcado, 58.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Alghero

Ajaccio
Just next to the beautiful house is located the cathedral, in which Napoleon was christened in 1771. Today the cathedral is considered the most beautiful and famous religious building of Ajaccio. Among the cultural institutions of the city we should definitely mention the open-air museum Capitelli, which accepts guests from May to October. The museum’s exhibition is devoted ... Open »
Cagliari
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria is an important religious site, the construction of which took place during the siege of the city in 1325. The monastery houses an important religious shrine - the statue of Madonna made of wood. This sacred artifact is connected with many interesting legends. According to one version the statue was found on the coast by fishermen. This ... Open »
Corse
Neighborhood of Ajaccio is famous because of its natural attractions, as the most beautiful gardens and nature reserves are located there. City of Bonifacio also has preserved many historical monuments. On its territory you can see a beautiful city and citadel, several medieval churches and an ancient cemetery, which is of great architectural value. In Bastia vacationers can ... Open »
Bastia
The building of the Ethnographic Museum itself is an important landmark thanks to its skillfully made façade and balconies. The building was damaged significantly during the World War II, but thanks to efforts of architects and builders it was completely restored. The charming St Marie Church is located not far from the museum. Constructed in 1458, for more than two hundred ... Open »
Elba Island
However, Elba was not only an important part of Italy’s spiritual life. Powerful people were interested in this island for centuries. The fortifications, which were built by Medici in Portoferraio, can be seen from far away and still look as they watch over the city. Although all four levels of the fortress have suffered from some decay over the last four centuries, they ... Open »
Saint-Tropez
At present a part of the fortifying construction is taken with the Naval Museum which was established in 1958. The museum acquaints its visitors with great marine past time of the city of Saint Tropez as well as gives a deep insight into the life story of sailor Suffren who gave his name to the mentioned above palace. Another recommended object to include in the city ... Open »
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