Madonna dello Schiavo

The Madonna dello Schiavo stands on Via XX Settembre in Carloforte, featuring white walls and traditional Sardinian architectural elements throughout its structure.

In 1798, Tunisian forces captured 900 Tabarkans from Carloforte, leading to their imprisonment until 1803 when Charles Emmanuel IV of Savoy paid their ransom.

The oratory contains a wooden image of the Madonna discovered near Tunis, which became a symbol of hope for the imprisoned Carloforte citizens.

Visitors can access the oratory every morning without entrance fees and contact +39 0781 855735 for arrangements outside regular opening hours.

Inside the church rests the remains of an unknown slave from Tunis, alongside a memorial plaque listing 117 Tabarkans who died during their captivity.

Location: Carloforte

Address: Via XX Settembre, 09014 Carloforte CA 09014

GPS coordinates: 39.14502,8.30392

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:44