Santa Maria di Betlem, Romanesque church in Sassari, Italy
Santa Maria di Betlem features a sandstone gabled facade with a rose window above the entrance and an elliptical dome crowned by a round bell tower.
Built in the 13th century as the first church of Sassari, the structure incorporates Gothic and Neoclassical elements through various renovation phases over centuries.
The church holds seven massive candlesticks representing medieval city guilds, central to the Discesa dei Candelieri procession each August 14th.
Visitors can explore the church interior during daytime hours and combine their visit with nearby attractions like Cattedrale di San Nicola and Museo Nazionale Sanna.
The building's lateral chapels contain the ceremonial candles used by local trade guilds during the annual procession commemorating the end of historical plagues.
Location: Sassari
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: piazza Santa Maria
Website: http://smbsassari.com
GPS coordinates: 40.72640,8.55417
Latest update: April 2, 2025 03:37
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