San Michele, Baroque church in Alghero, Italy
San Michele is a Baroque church in Alghero featuring a distinctive octagonal dome covered with colored ceramic tiles rising above a simple sandstone facade on Via Carlo Alberto. The interior contains religious artworks arranged in the typical layout of a Baroque church with a main altar and side chapels.
Construction began in the late 1500s with the official opening in 1593, marking an important moment in Alghero's religious development. The founding period coincided with the city's expansion of its urban infrastructure under Catalan and later Spanish influence.
The wooden carving inside shows Saint Michael battling Satan, reflecting how local artisans merged Italian Baroque style with Sardinian craft traditions. The dome tiles are made from local ceramic production, linking religious expression to regional identity.
The church sits at the intersection of Via Carlo Alberto and Via Gilbert Ferret in the city center and is easily reached on foot. Regular opening hours and occasional guided tours allow visitors to explore the interior at their own pace.
The intersection near the church, called quatre cantonades, has been a traditional gathering spot for workers seeking employment since the Middle Ages. The location maintained this social function for centuries and was a key meeting point in the city.
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