Discover Maracalagònis, a city with a thousand-year history that traces its roots back to ancient Tidora, believed to have been founded in 19 AD by a group of Jews exiled from Tiberius. During the Byzantine era, this city played a significant historical role, as evidenced by artifacts housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari.
The parish church of the Virgin of the Angels, originally dating back to 1225, showcases a blend of architectural styles that narrate centuries of history. The Gothic-Aragonese transformations in the 15th century turned the building into an artistic masterpiece with the Rosary Chapel and St. Anthony’s Chapel, both featuring captivating vaults.
In 1551, following a devastating fire, the parish church was reconstructed with a new octagonal dome and barrel vault, preserving its intrinsic beauty intact.
Within the church are preserved artworks that recount past events, such as Berengario Poccalull’s polyptych (1423), later touched up by Pietro Cavaro (1520) in the Rosary Chapel.
In the sacristy, two crescent-shaped canvases depict the Condemnation and Martyrdom of St. Stephen, offering a fascinating glimpse into the spirituality of that era.
A short walk from the parish church stands the Madonna d’Itria Church, featuring three aisles supported by massive columns holding up rounded arches. The original facade of this church, visible when exiting through a small door next to the altar, boasts an architectural style reminiscent of the right side of the parish church.
