Chiesetta Stella Maris

Perched above Porto Cervo, this small white church is one of the Costa Smeralda's most recognizable landmarks — designed between 1968 and 1969 by architect Michele Busiri Vici as a striking contemporary take on Mediterranean religious architecture. Its clean geometric silhouette against the sky has a quietly dramatic presence that draws you up for a closer look, whether you're religious or not. The design was intentional: that white form was meant to be seen from the sea, welcoming those arriving along the coast.