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Diocesan Museum of Alghero

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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Religious Treasures at Diocesan Museum of Alghero

The Diocesan Museum of Alghero, established in June 2000, showcases significant religious artifacts. Positioned in the historic Our Lady of the Rosary church, this museum holds art pieces of great cultural value.

The museum features collections from the Cattedrale di Santa Maria, including silverware, statuary, and wood carvings. Noteworthy is the relic of an innocent, a newborn skull linked to Herod's massacre, given to local artist Francesco Pinna by a Roman cardinal in the 16th century.

Must-See Wonders

🔍 Key highlight #1: Intricate Silverware
🖼️ Key highlight #2: Chilling Reliquary
🎨 Key highlight #3: Historic Paintings

Access is free, making it ideal for tourists, families, and enthusiasts of religious art alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumDiocesan Museum of Alghero

Former Oratory

The museum is housed in the former Oratorio del Rosario, enhancing its historical appeal.

Artistic Legacy

Francesco Pinna, a notable Alghero artist, received a chilling relic from a Roman cardinal.

Location

Piazza Duomo 1

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