Faith, tradition and culture are carved in stone in the Basilica and Catacombs of Sant'Antioco Martire. Over the centuries, entire generations have handed down devotion to the Saint, making these places the fulcrum of Christianity in Sardinia. The Catacomb, unique in the whole of Sardinia, was adapted from five tombs of the vast Punic necropolis dating back to the 6th century BC. In fact, after the Saint's death in 127 A.D., the Christians, wishing to be buried around him, modified the original nucleus to make their own cemetery, which was used until 500 A.D. At the entrance, you can see the tomb that held the Saint's body from 127 A.D. until 1615, still a place of worship and prayer for pilgrims and tourists. No less important are the other types of tombs found here: arcosoli, pits on the floor, loculi carved into the walls and a rare canopied tomb characterised by large pillars rising up to the ceiling.
The Basilica and Catacombs of St Antiochus Martyr
Faith, tradition and culture carved in stone
- Parish Square, 22
- Tuesday to Saturday 9:30-12:00 / 15:00-17:00 Sunday 15:00-18:00 - Monday CLOSED
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