Chiesa di Santa Maria Iscalas

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The church of Santa Maria Iscalas is a country church located in the territory of Cossoine, a town in northwestern Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of Santa Chiara, archdiocese of Sassari.

The church stands on a plateau at the foot of Mount Traessu, about ten kilometers from the town. Built in the Byzantine style, scholars ascribe it to rather different periods ranging from the 6th-7th centuries to the 10th-11th centuries.

The building has a free cross plan and is made of white limestone, with large-sized ashlars placed interlocking in the corners and others, freshly hewn, used in the infill wall mirrors. Parts of wall paintings executed in medieval times are preserved inside.

Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°26'56"N, 8°41'11"E

Location

Località Santa Maria IscalasCossoine 07010 SardiniaItaly

Contact

+39 079 861050

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Chiesa di Santa Maria Iscalas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nuraghe Santu Antine, Chiesa di San Nicola di Trullas, Santuario di Nostra Signora di Bonuighinu, St. John the Baptist Church.

5.1 miNE
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