After Alghero, we went inland a bit to look at the Saccargia Holy Trinity Basilica.
Just read that this Romanesque church was initially built in the early 11th century over the ruins of a monastery, and was run by (Camaldolese) Benedictine monks.
As can be clearly seen, the church is made up of lincredible ayers of black basalt and white limestone:
Below, I'm trying to capture a bit of the atmosphere inside the church starting with the ornate pulpit:
And then the encased statue and frescos here:
Tried to get shots of this wonderful building from as many angles as possible.
Had to get a last shot of this magnificent building before getting back on the coach:
Just read that the building was abandoned in the 16th century and restored and reopened as a church much later in the early 20th century.
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