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On a hill in the
countryside of Borutta is the Church of San Pietro di Sorres. At his
side, back, are the Benedictine monastery; both are distinguished by
the same masonry bicroma of rows of white limestone and dark lava rock.
The contrast between the agricultural landscape, utterly devoid of
houses, and the greatness of the Church makes it look more imposing
facade and its 11 metres high. In antiquity the reliefs and peaks were
felt as safe or at least defensible locations, for this were often
home to settlements.
Archaeological findings have proved that the land on which stands the complex
of San Pietro di Sorres was inhabited since Neolithic times. The settlement on
the Hill is testified by the remains of a nuraghe that was where in the middle
ages the prospectus was built East of the Church with the great apse and three
mullioned Windows (Windows with a single opening) that offer plenty of light
at dawn the presbytery.
The ages ranging from the 8th to the 10th to Sardinia a moment of silence of
the sources. The lack of news is particularly severe for Sorres why, then, was
born the village. Were probably the needs of worship of that young country inhabited
by shepherds and farmers who led to the costruziione of the Church. The lack
of a local building tradition able to pleasure a big church and then cover it
with stone once led to the maestranza search capable. These were from overseas
as well as evidenced by the Pisan Romanesque style. In 12th century documents
concerning Sorres and his Church refer to as this is now the seat of the Bishop.
The building was constructed in two stages, one in the second half of the 11th
century, the other from the second half of XII. The dimensions are considerable:
33 meters long and 13 meters wide. Inside he finds himself outfitted with large
pillars and large arches that divide the House into three naves. The control
unit is larger than the laterals; all are covered with cross vaults. Among the
things to note in a visit to the Church include a large screen, which is a stone
slab decorated with two large inlaid wheels dating from the late 12th century,
positioned along the right aisle; the inscription, which often threatens to pass
unnoticed, located below the large entrance portal in the façade, where
it reads the name of Mariane maistro (master Mariano), probably the one who directed
the construction of the Church. The presence of a signature is a rare and important
because it provides a paper on building and testifies to the consciousness that
the artist had himself and his work.
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