Church of Sant'Andrea, Giave

Name: Church of Sant'Andrea
Address: Giave, Italy

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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.

Local name: Chiesa di Sant'AndreaArchitectural style: GothicCoordinates: 40°27'7"N, 8°45'11"E

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Church of Sant'Andrea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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4.7 miN
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Nearby attractions include Church of the Holy Cross, Giave (4 min walk), Chiesa di San Sisto, Giave (6 min walk), Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, Giave (12 min walk).