Chiesa di San Simaco Papa

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The church of San Simaco Papa is a religious building located in Simaxis, a town in central Sardinia. Built in 1833 and consecrated to Catholic worship, it is the seat of the parish of the same name and is part of the archdiocese of Oristano.

According to popular tradition, unsubstantiated by reliable documents, the church was built where there was the paternal home of the saint, Saint Simmachus, who because of the similarity of the name is believed to have been born in Simaxis.

Coordinates: 39°55'52"N, 8°41'22"E

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Strada Statale 388 del Tirso e del Mandrolisai, 152Simaxis 09088 SardiniaItaly

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

Nearby attractions include: Santa Giusta Cathedral, Oristano Cathedral, Antiquarium Arborense, Torre di Mariano II.

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