Religious, Spiritual sights in Sassari

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   Chiesa di Santa Maria di Betlem

   • Sassari, Italy
   • Sights › Religious, spiritual

   Just beyond what were the city walls stands the proud Romanesque façade of the eclectic Chiesa di Santa Maria di Betlem. The exterior betrays Gothic and even vaguely Oriental admixtures. Inside, the Catalan Gothic vaulting has been preserved, but much baroque silliness has crept in to obscure the original lines of the building. Lining each aisle in the chapels stand some of the giant 'candles' that the city guilds parade about town for the 14 August festivities.

   The church is not always open, but your best bet is the morning.

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