San Pietro di Sorres, Former Catholic cathedral in Borutta, Italy
San Pietro di Sorres is a Romanesque church standing on a volcanic hilltop and surrounded by walls. The building is lit by three slender windows on the eastern side of the apse.
Construction began between 1171 and 1178 under Bishop Goffredo di Meleduno, and the church served as the seat of the Sorres diocese for centuries. In 1505, the diocese was incorporated into the Sassari archdiocese, ending its role as a cathedral.
The church is named after Saint Peter and dominates the village landscape with its solid presence on the hilltop. It continues to serve the local community as a place of worship and spiritual gathering.
The site sits on a hilltop outside the village of Borutta and is accessible on foot or by car. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the climb on uneven ground can be tiring.
The site shows evidence of continuous occupation since Neolithic times, with archaeological finds confirming Carthaginian and Roman settlements. These layers of history lie hidden beneath and around the medieval church.
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