Oristano and the Sinis · Culture
Santa Giusta: basilica and lagoon
One of the most representative Romanesque basilicas in Sardinia, beside a protected lagoon.
About the place
The basilica was built in sandstone in the first half of the 12th century by Pisan and local masons. It has three aisles and a crypt with groin vaults, where the columns and capitals were reused from Tharros, Neapolis and Othoca.
Next to it lies the Santa Giusta lagoon, about 8 km2 of brackish water protected as a Site of Community Importance and a Special Protection Area.
What to do
- Visit the basilica and its crypt
- Walk along the lagoon shore
- Pair the stop with a morning in Oristano
Distances
- From Oristano 9 km · 11 min
- From Torre dei Corsari 55 km · 69 min
by car. In high season, journeys take longer.
Practical tips
- Check opening times and access before you set off: we have not verified the basilica's hours.
- The exact building date is uncertain; sources give roughly 1135-1145.
Check opening times and access before you set off
Nearby places
- Torregrande Beach
- Cabras Civic Museum and the Giants of Mont'e Prama Culture
- Cabras and its lagoon Village
Where to stay
Where to stay
A comfortable base to reach this place.
