The church of Santa Maria di Uta’s reputation as a jewel of Romanesque art transcends island and national borders.
It is located just beyond the town, nestled in a peaceful atmosphere and surrounded by greenery. It was built by Tuscan craftsmen in the second half of the 12th century, and the facade is surmounted by a bell gable erected at a time later than the church was built. Internally, the space is divided into three naves. It was a Franciscan possession and they were responsible for the construction of the monastery, of which all that remains today is the well that stood in the center of the cloister. After the catastrophic flood of 1929, the village cemetery, which occupied the garden adjacent to the church, was moved and rebuilt where it stands today. Every September 8, the population celebrates the saint with an important religious and civil holiday.
