Sedilo, Country Sanctuary of San Costantino

Sedilo, Sanctuary of San Costantino by Arch. Silvia Piras from the Region of Sardinia PNRR Rural Architecture

The Church of San Costantino, called Cresia de Santu Antinu, is located in Sedilo, on Mount Isei, inside the homonymous Sanctuary: a natural amphitheater that every year, on 6 and 7 July, hosts the Ardia, a horse race in honor of the Holy Roman emperor who issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, guaranteeing religious freedom to Christianity. The current church dates back to the 16th century, built in Catalan Gothic style on a previous 6th-century structure, probably founded by Basilian monks. Renovated in the 18th century, the presbytery, the side chapels and the sacristy were preserved, while the naves were expanded and the vaults were raised. Further interventions followed one another in the 20th century, culminating in 1912 with plastering and interior frescoes for the anniversary of the Edict.

Interventions carried out by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia PNRR Rural Architecture

The restoration and safety project of the Church of San Costantino a Sedilo, funded by the PNRR, is part of a larger plan for the redevelopment of the Sanctuary, initiated by the Municipal Administration, involving exteriors, roofs, fixtures and interior spaces. The contribution of the PNRR allowed the recovery of the internal walls and the presbytery that were in a state of decay, damaging the image and decoration of the worship environment. The works have included the restoration of the plaster, the consolidation of the structures and pictorial decorations, and the construction of a platform for access to the churchyard by people with disabilities. In addition, new supports have been installed for the numerous votive offerings, in order to protect the restored walls

Aspects of interest
The use of the Church of Saint Constantine is strongly linked to religious tourism, on the occasion of the festival and novena dedicated to the Saint and other religious events (the Sanctuary is part of the Journey of the Spirit), but also to rural and archaeological tourism. In fact, the Sanctuary is close to numerous archaeological sites and is an important stop on the 611B route of the Sardinian Trails

Tag

Usability: Open

Province: Oristano

Common: Sedilo

Macro Territorial Area: Central Sardinia

POSTAL CODE: 09026

Address:

Telephone: 0785 59323

E-mail: parrocchiasedilo@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Parrocchia-San-Giovanni-Battista-Sedilo-100088203219349/?locale=it_IT

Information on tickets and access: La chiesa è aperta tutti i giorni dell'anno, dalla mattina al tramonto. All'interno del Santuario c'è l'abitazione del custode che garantisce l'apertura quotidiana.

Access mode: Free

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Services information: La chiesa è raggiungibile in auto da persone con ridotta capacità motoria. L'accesso al sagrato, caratterizzato da alcuni gradini. è garantito dalla presenza di una rampa che consente di superare il dislivello. L'interno presenta piano di calpestio complanare salvo nelle cappelle minori e nel presbiterio a cui si accede salendo alcuni gradini. Presso l'albero d'ulivo posto davanti alla chiesa, si trova un totem illustrativo con informazioni e notizie sull'edificio di culto, leggibile anche tramite QR code.

Update

14/10/2026 - 17:51

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