The foundation stone of the parish church of St Anne, based on architect Giuseppe Viana's initial project, was laid in 1785, but the building wasn't inaugurated until 1818 and then finished in the 1930s. It was severely damaged during WWII and didn't re-open until 1951. The structure of the church is a typical example of Baroque architecture, although the style's characteristic decorations weren't restored after the latest reparation works. Its twin steeples are a benchmark in Stampace's skyline and the church is an important religious and social point of reference for Cagliari's old town.
