Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Alghero, Italy
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Experience Alghero in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in AlgheroIndividual Sights in AlgheroSight 1: Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Carmelo
The church of Carmel is a place of worship located in the historic center of Alghero, close to the Spanish fortifications. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of the Immaculate Conception in the diocese of Alghero-Bosa.
Sight 2: Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Misericordia
The church of El Carme is a place of worship located in the historic center of Alghero, near the Catalan fortifications. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of the Immaculate Conception of the diocese of Alghero-Bosa.
Sight 3: Chiesa di San Michele
The former Jesuit church of San Michele is an important Catholic place of worship in the city of Alghero, which represents one of the most significant examples of the Baroque style in Sardinia. It is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, and is located in the historic center, in Via Carlo Alberto, in front of Piazza Ginnasio.
Sight 4: Chiesa di San Francesco
The church of San Francesco is a monumental Catholic place of worship in the city of Alghero and one of the greatest examples of Gothic-Catalan architecture in Sardinia. It stands, flanked by the adjacent convent, in Via Carlo Alberto, in the heart of the historic center.
Sight 5: Teatro civico
The Civic Theatre of Alghero is located in the heart of the historic centre of the Sardinian city, in Piazza del Teatro, also known as Plaça del Bisbe (transl. Piazza del Vescovo), as the episcopal curia of the diocese of Alghero-Bosa overlooks this square.
Sight 6: Palazzo Machin
Casa Doria or Palau Machin is a building located on Calle Príncipe Umberto in Alghero that is listed as a Cultural Asset by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia.
Sight 7: Chiesa di Sant'Anna intra mœnia (sconsacrata)
Sant'Anna intra mœnia, is a Catholic place of worship in the city of Alghero, located in the historic center of the Sardinian city. It takes the suffix intra mœnia to distinguish it from the rural one located in the town of the same name south of the city. In Alghero the two churches are known as Sant'Ana de dins, and Sant'Ana de fores.
Sight 8: Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Alghero is located in the historic center of the Sardinian city, in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral of Santa Maria.
Sight 9: Palazzo Lavagna
The Lavagna Palace is a building located in the historic center of Alghero, specifically in the Civic Square, which is listed among the Cultural Assets by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia.
Sight 10: Cattedrale di Santa Maria
Alghero Cathedral, otherwise the Cathedral of St. Mary the Immaculate, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Alghero in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. It is located in the historic center of the city. It was the seat of the Bishop of Alghero from 1503 to 1986, and since 1986 has been that of the Bishop of Alghero-Bosa.
Sight 11: Casa Manno Museum
The Manno House Museum in Alghero is located in the historic center of the Sardinian city, near the cathedral of Santa Maria. The museum is dedicated to the figure of Giuseppe Manno, magistrate, politician and historian from Alghero. Opened in 2012, it is closed indefinitely.
Sight 12: Torre della Polveriera
The Torre de la Polvorera is a defence tower located in the bastions dedicated to the explorer Antonio Pigafetta, in the city of Alghero, on the island of Sardinia. Cylindrical in shape, built in the mid-eighteenth century, during the mandate of the Savoys, it was used as an arsenal for weapons and gunpowder, in defense against attacks from the sea.
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