San Giovanni di Sinis, Byzantine church in San Giovanni di Sinis, Italy
The church features a central cube elevated above side volumes, with a transept crowned by a dome and an eastern-facing closed apse.
The structure dates back to the 6th-7th century and stands on land that previously contained a Phoenician-Punic necropolis from the ancient city of Tharros.
The interior architecture demonstrates Byzantine construction techniques, with plumes connecting the square section to the circular dome structure.
Visitors can reach the church by following SS 131 at Siamaggiore and continuing along coastal roads near the archaeological site of Tharros.
The church contains remnants of an original barrel vault positioned lower than the current level, with subsequent modifications adding the apse and blind arches.
Location: Cabras, Sardinia
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.88226,8.43864
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:09
Sardinia combines ancient Nuragic structures, prehistoric tombs and natural landscapes. The island features Roman temples, Byzantine churches, caves with stalactites and sandy beaches. The interior shows mountain passes, gorges and springs, while the coast presents coves and lighthouses.
Giants of Mont'e Prama
9.3 km
Tharros
1 km
Is Arutas beach
8.3 km
Capo San Marco
2.5 km
Area marina protetta Penisola del Sinis - Isola Mal di Ventre
3.9 km
Museo Civico Giovanni Marongiu
8.8 km
San Salvatore
4.4 km
Capo San Marco Lighthouse
2.5 km
Torre Grande Lighthouse
7.2 km
Maria Assunta
9.3 km
Tower of Su Pottu
7.5 km
Tower of Capo San Marco
1.8 km
Santa Maria Stella Maris
7.3 km
Museo Diocesano Arborense
13.1 km
Spiaggia di Maimoni
4.7 km
Spiaggia di Mari Ermi
10.2 km
Santo Spirito
9.5 km
Carlo Contini Council Picture Gallery
13.1 km
Torre di San Giovanni
1 km
Tharros amphitheatre
619 m
Spiaggia Is Arutas
8.3 km
Beach of San Giovanni di Sinis
243 m
Torre di Seu
3.5 km
Saint Petronilla church
12.5 km
Saint Joseph church
12.6 km
City walls
13.1 km
Ponds in the Bay of Oristano and the Sinis Peninsula island of Mal di Ventre
9.1 km
Town hall of Cabras
9.5 kmReviews
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