San Salvatore di Sinis
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San Salvatore di Sinis

Pilgrim houses surround a rural church above an ancient underground sanctuary.

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Why go

Worth the stop for

  • Pilgrimage architecture and the underground sanctuary
Know before you go

Practical notes

  • A walk through the village does not guarantee access to the hypogeum; check its visiting arrangements separately.
  • This is a religious place: keep noise low and respect any services or local celebrations.
Read more about this place

A small pilgrimage village around a church and underground sanctuary, also known for its past as a western film set.

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How to fit it into your day

Plan a village stop on a Sinis day, adding the hypogeum only after checking access for your date.

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