Santa Maria della Neve, Minor basilica in Cuglieri, Italy.
The Santa Maria della Neve basilica stands on Bardosu hill with two pyramidal towers and a marble-decorated facade featuring detailed reliefs.
The church received its minor basilica status from Pope Benedict XV in 1919, marking it as the first church in Sardinia with this designation.
Local fishermen discovered a statue of Virgin Mary at Santa Caterina di Pittinuri beach, leading to the construction of this religious monument.
The interior contains a single nave with four chapels on each side, topped by an octagonal dome and decorated with baroque marble ornaments.
The church name connects to an event where unexpected snowfall prevented thieves from stealing church treasures during an attempted robbery.
Location: Cuglieri
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.18981,8.57030
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:15
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