Chiesa dei Santi Giorgio e Caterina, Church building in Monte Urpinu, Cagliari, Italy.
The chiesa dei Santi Giorgio e Caterina is a church building in Monte Urpinu featuring an octagonal central plan with a lantern that illuminates the interior through colored glass windows. This geometric structure creates a distinctive spatial experience as light filters through the stained glass throughout the day.
The original church was destroyed by bombing in 1943, after which the current structure was built in 1957. The building was consecrated in 1967, restoring religious worship at the site after its wartime destruction.
The church displays monochromatic paintings by Dino Fantini depicting the lives of Saints George and Catherine, along with stained glass designs by Rolando Monti. These artistic works shape the interior space and communicate religious stories through their visual language.
Access to the church is from Via Gemelli 2, where a monumental staircase built in 2001 leads up to Via Scano and provides easy passage to the building. The stairs and pathways are designed for visitors who need to climb the hillside.
The building houses a museum established by the Arciconfraternita dei Genovesi, preserving relics and objects from the Genoese community that settled in Cagliari. This collection tells the story of a migrant group who maintained their religious traditions across generations.
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