Church of Sant'Andrea, Giave
Facts and practical information
The church of Sant'Andrea is a religious building located in Piazza Santa Caterina in Giave, 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 archdiocese of Sassari.
Built in Gothic-Catalan forms in 1583, it underwent a major renovation in 1788. The entrance has been embellished with a bronze portal, a recent gift from a Javanese priest, on which are carved the names of the Javanese priests as well as the parish priests who have succeeded in running the parish.The church has a central nave with a fine high altar and several side chapels.The bell tower, with an octagonal base, is the tallest building in the town, and three bells are housed in it.
Giave
Church of Sant'Andrea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cattedrale di San Pietro di Sorres, Nuraghe Santu Antine, Chiesa di San Nicola di Trullas, Necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu.