Chiesa della Madonna di Noli Me Tollere

The Church of Madonna di Noli Me Tollere is a Catholic church building in Sorso featuring a barrel-vaulted nave with attached side chapels. The main altar houses a venerated statue of the Virgin Mary that forms the spiritual center of the sanctuary.

The church originated from a documented event in 1208 when a mute man experienced a divine apparition on a nearby beach, leading to its construction. This medieval foundation event remains inscribed in the sanctuary's purpose and tradition.

The sanctuary serves as a central gathering point for the local community during religious ceremonies and traditional processions honoring the Madonna. The statue of the Virgin remains at the heart of devotional practices that shape the religious life of Sorso residents.

The sanctuary welcomes visitors throughout the year and remains accessible during standard opening hours for quiet reflection or prayer. It is located within the Parish of San Pantaleo under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sassari.

The sanctuary's name comes from a Latin inscription on a marble stone beneath an olive tree where the Virgin Mary statue was repeatedly discovered. This unusual name reflects a hidden layer of the site's historical identity often overlooked by casual visitors.

Location: Sorso

GPS coordinates: 40.80160,8.57867

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20