Temple of Our Lady Bonaria
Piazza Bonaria, 2, Cagliari, Italia
Description:
The Church of Our Lady Bonaria is a religious complex located on the top of a hill. He is very popular with pilgrims, believers from all over the world come to him to pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to legend, in the XIV century she saved a Spanish ship near the coast of Sardinia and since then is considered the protector of the island and sailors.
The temple is one of the most important Catholic sanctuaries in Sardinia. It includes a small church of the XIV century and an adjacent temple, built in 1926. Its elegant facade is made in neoclassical style, the building is a three-nave basilica with a wide transept and domes. It amazes with its beauty the magnificent decoration of the temple. In the center of the church hall there is an original statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a baby. Ancient paintings and colorful stained glass decorate its interior.
The Church of Our Lady Bonaria has the status of a small papal basilica. It is now renovated and open to visitors.