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Church of the Holy Trinity Saccargia

Romanesque church built out of basalt & limestone in 1116 on the site of a former monastery.

SS597, 07040 Codrongianos SS, Italy

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Opening hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Church of the Holy Trinity Saccargia
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The Basilica della Santissima Trinità di Saccargia stands in open countryside near Codrongianos, in the Sassari-Logudoro region, visible from the SS597 road. Built in 1116 by Camaldolese monks on the site of an earlier Benedictine monastery, it is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture in Sardinia.

The church is immediately recognisable by its alternating bands of white limestone and black basalt, a technique brought by Tuscan craftsmen that gives the façade and campanile their distinctive appearance. The single-nave interior, lit by small openings in the side walls, preserves a rare 12th-century fresco cycle in the apse depicting Christ in Majesty, the apostles, and scenes from the life of Jesus.

The name Saccargia is thought to derive from the Sardinian s'acca argia, meaning

What reviewers say

Reviewers consistently praise the basilica's striking black-and-white stonework and its setting alone in open countryside, describing it as an unexpected and impressive sight. The medieval frescoes in the apse draw particular attention as a rare survival on the island. Several visitors highlight the atmosphere inside, noting the narrow nave's quality of light and a sense of quiet spirituality. One visitor was captivated by a musician playing a traditional wooden flute during their visit, which added a memorable dimension to the experience.

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