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Alghero was designated as a diocesan seat in 1503 but construction work on the cathedral did not begin until 1567. It was inaugurated in 1593 but was not finished. After several restorations it was consecrated in 1730.
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of the presbytery, which also includes the octagonal base of the bell tower. The nave and the two aisles are however in Late Renaissance style. The main altar was designed by the Genovese artist
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Alghero Cathedral: 19th century Neo-Classical addition to west front
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was added to the façade, which dramatically changed its appearance.
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Catedral de l'Alguer; Catedral de Santa Maria Immaculada
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The first chapel on the right side is dedicated to the
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Duomo di Alghero; Cattedrale di Santa Maria Immacolata
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The cathedral is the burial site of the Italian-born
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Architettura tardogotica e d'influsso rinascimentale
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Italian
Catalan
Roman Catholic
cathedral
Alghero
province of Sassari
Sardinia
Bishop of Alghero-Bosa
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Catalan
Gothic
ambulatory
Giuseppe Massetti
pulpit
Neo-Classical
narthex
Blessed Sacrament
Temple of Vesta

Duke of Montferrat
Count of Asti
malaria
Felice Festa
Altar
Alghero Cathedral: 19th century Neo-Classical addition to west front
Original Gothic portal
Main altar by Giuseppe Massetti

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