Chiesa di Sant'Eulalia, Gothic church in Marina district, Cagliari, Italy.
Sant'Eulalia is a Gothic church in Cagliari's old center featuring a central nave flanked by two side aisles, all topped with star-patterned vaults. Multiple side chapels with marble altars divide and organize the interior space.
The church was built around 1370 by Aragonese rulers after they conquered Cagliari and sought to establish their control over the city. This construction was part of their plan to anchor their cultural and religious presence on the island.
The church honors Saint Eulalia of Barcelona, a figure venerated here during Aragonese rule and reflected in its interior artworks and decorations. Visitors today can sense this devotion through the ornaments and sculptures that line the space.
The church sits in the heart of the old town and is easy to reach on foot. Plan your visit for early morning or afternoon when fewer people are around, allowing you to explore the interior at a relaxed pace.
Excavations beneath the church uncovered remains of a settlement spanning 2000 years, including a 16-meter-deep well and Roman road foundations. These hidden layers reveal the history of multiple cultures that inhabited this spot across centuries.
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