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Chiesa di San Francesco

Via Carlo Alberto 46, 07041, Alghero, Sardinia Italy
763941 8.313851 40.55823
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Chiesa di San Francesco is a significant religious and historical site located in the heart of Alghero's historic center. The church showcases a blend of architectural styles, with original Catalan-Gothic elements visible in the high altar area, presbytery chapels, and the San Sacramento Chapel. The bell tower dates back to the first half of the 16th century. Beyond its religious function, the church and its adjacent cloister offer a tranquil retreat, and the courtyard frequently hosts classical music concerts. The complex includes an old Friary and cloisters, making it a multifaceted destination for visitors.

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  • Via Carlo Alberto 46, 07041, Alghero, Sardinia Italy
  • +39 079 979258

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KaroliinaAsplund
Alghero
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The cafe is a little place situated in the middle of the buzzing market of the city and is a cute little place with a really warm ambience and very nice and friendly people and staff. The food was great and had a lot of amazing local flavors. It was totally worth the visit and we really enjoyed the food and hospitality.

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VincentLundgren
Alghero
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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ThomasSlim
Alghero
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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HavasDora
Alghero
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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TainaLehtinen
Alghero
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It is the most beautiful building I witnessed which is architecturally detailed. The building structure was royal and the building exhibits a regal vibe to it. Visiting this place was an amazing experience and the place is truly a stunning place.

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