Cappella palatina di Nostra Signora de sos Regnos Altos

About the museum

The church of Nostra Signora de sos Regnos Altos stands on the parade ground of the Serravalle castle, also called the Malaspina castle, on the hill overlooking Bosa. Romanesque in origin, it probably served as the palatine chapel of the fortress; the date of foundation is undocumented and hypotheses range between the 12th and 14th centuries. Its present name was given to it at the end of the 19th century, when it was lengthened towards the east with the demolition of the original apse.

The consolidation works of 1972–73 brought to light, beneath the plaster, a cycle of 14th-century frescoes covering all the walls of the ancient nave, a unique work in Sardinia. The frescoes, dated on stylistic grounds to the period when the castle belonged to the Giudicato of Arborea, show the Last Supper, the Adoration of the Magi, the Doctors of the Church, a procession of saintly women and men, Saint Christopher and, on the north wall, scenes linked to Franciscan spirituality.

The most famous piece is the “Encounter of the Three Living and the Three Dead”, a meditation on the vanity of earthly goods, alongside the weighing of souls. The chapel is visited with the guides of the cooperative L’Antico Tesoro, which manages its opening.

Highlights

• 14th-century fresco cycle on the walls of the medieval nave
• Encounter of the Three Living and the Three Dead
• Procession of saintly women and men and large figure of Saint Christopher
• Franciscan scenes on the north wall
• Located in the courtyard of the Malaspina castle, with views over Bosa

Operated by

Cooperativa L'Antico Tesoro (gestione delle visite)

Visitors per year

approx. 40,000

Admission & discounts

Prices as stated by the operators of the chapel; it is advisable to check the prices of Bosa’s cultural sites circuit.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Reached on foot from the centre of Bosa, climbing a steep staircase.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The chapel is in the courtyard of the castle on the Serravalle hill and is reached on foot from the centre of Bosa.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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