Chiesa di San Lussorio

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The church of San Lussorio is a country church located in the territory of Romana-a town in northwestern Sardinia-from which it is about four kilometers away. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of Madonna degli Angeli, diocese of Alghero-Bosa.

Church characteristic in that it was carved out of a cave where, according to legend, the saint allegedly hid for seven years so as to escape his persecutors. The forepart has a long portico supported by buttresses, built in the 19th century. On August 21 each year, a solemn feast is held there in honor of the saint.

Coordinates: 40°30'17"N, 8°33'40"E

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Chiesa di San Lussorio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Temo, Church of St. Anthony of Padua, St. Stephen Church, Santuario di Nostra Signora di Bonuighinu.

1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Temo
47 min walk • Lake Temo is an artificial lake in northern Sardinia, Italy, located in the Province of Sassari. It has a surface area of 4.99 square kilometres and a capacity of 95.7 million cubic metres of water. The dam was built between 1971 and 1984 by the engineer Giorgio Pietrangeli. It is 205 metres long and 58 metres wide.
2.2 miS
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Church of St. Anthony of Padua
56 min walk • The church of Sant'Antonio is a religious building located in Monteleone Rocca Doria, a town in northeastern Sardinia. Built in the mid-13th century, it is consecrated to Catholic worship and is part of the parish of Santo Stefano, diocese ...
2.3 miS
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St. Stephen Church
59 min walk • The church of Santo Stefano is a religious building located in Monteleone Rocca Doria, a town in northwestern Sardinia. Built by the mid-13th century and consecrated to Catholic worship, it is the seat of the parish of the same name and is part ...
5.9 miSE
Church
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Bonuighinu
151 min walk • The shrine of Our Lady of Bonu Ighinu is a country church, located in the territory of the municipality of Mara, a short distance from the ruins of the castle of Bonvehì. The shrine is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, in whose honor the annual...
1.9 miSE
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Chiesa della Beata Vergine Regina degli Angeli
48 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Angels is a religious building located in Romana, a town in the Meilogu region of Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is the seat of the parish of the same name and is part of the diocese of Alghero-Bosa.
6.6 miNW
Church
Chiesa di Nostra Signora de S'Ena Frisca, Putifigari
168 min walk • The church of Nostra Signora de S'Ena Frisca is a religious building located in Putifigari, a town in northwestern Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is the seat of the parish of the same name and is part of the diocese of Alghero-Bosa.
2 miSE
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Church of the Holy Cross
51 min walk • The church of Santa Croce, in Sardinian cheja de Santa Rughe, is a religious building located in Romana, a town in the Meilogu region of Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of Madonna degli Angeli, diocese ...
2.8 miSE
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Chiesa di Santa Maria de s'Ispidale
72 min walk • The church of Santa Maria de s'Ispidale is a country church located in the territory of Romana-a town in northeastern Sardinia-from which it is about two kilometers away. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of Madonna degli...
4.7 miW
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Villanova Monteleone
120 min walk • Villanova Monteleone is a picturesque town located in the northwestern part of Sardinia, Italy. Nestled in the hills overlooking the stunning coastline, this charming destination offers visitors a taste of authentic Sardinian culture and history.