Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Immacolata), Alghero

Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Immacolata), Alghero (must see)

Alghero Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral was the seat of the Bishop of Alghero from 1503 to 1986, and since 1986 has been that of the Bishop of Alghero-Bosa. Alghero was designated as a diocesan seat in 1503 but construction work on the cathedral did not begin until the 1530's. It was not opened until 1593, and not finished and consecrated until 1730. It is the burial site of the Italian born Duke of Montferrat (1762-1799) and his brother Count of Asti (1766-1802) who died on the island having caught malaria. The church was originally in Catalan-Gothic style, as can be seen in the five chapels and ambulatory of the presbytery, which also includes the octagonal base of the bell tower. The nave and the two aisles are however in Late Renaissance style. In the 19th century a Neo-Classical narthex was added to the facade, which dramatically changed its appearance.
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Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Immacolata) on Map

Sight Name: Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Immacolata)
Sight Location: Alghero, Italy (See walking tours in Alghero)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Alghero, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Alghero

Create Your Own Walk in Alghero

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Alghero's Old Palaces

Alghero's Old Palaces

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Alghero Introduction Walking Tour

Alghero Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles