History and culture of Sardinia form a wonderful mosaic. We will begin a journey through centuries and events, to get to know the people and the forms of art and expression… A long journey from prehistory to the present day.
Not far from the charming town of Alghero there is the Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, one of the most important and fascinating archaeological sites in Sardinia. Discovered by chance in 1903, this ancient necropolis offers visitors a unique experience, in a place where time seems to have stopped. © Printmaps.net Read more…
According to local tradition, the town of Sorso was the scene of various miracles over the centuries, linked to the figure of the Blessed Virgin. And even today in the territory of this municipality there are places of worship and monuments dedicated to the Madonna “Noli Me Tollere”. Sorso is Read more…
In the countryside, on a plateau a few hundred meters from the villages of Sorso and Sennori, there was a medieval village. Today we can visit the remains, brought to light by recent excavations. Read more...
Osilo is a small village on the hills near Sassari. In this area you will find many points of interest and many panoramic places. Our visit, which we are about to describe to you, took place on a splendid spring day; we have privileged the various viewpoints in the area, Read more…
The Oschiri area is very inviting for walking in nature to discover historical monuments, among which the most surprising is the rock altar of Santo Stefano. Today we will take a walk in the countryside, among rolling hills… Read more…
Near Oschiri, inside the cemetery, there is the small medieval church of San Demetrio… a little gem from the past! Even if today we are, in fact, close to the village, we can consider our destination as one of the ancient country churches in the area. The Oschiri cemetery is located on a hill... Read more…
Let’s continue the walk in the center of Sassari, started in the previous first part of the article. This second part is mainly dedicated to the most important religious places, including the Cathedral of San Nicola and the Church of Santa Maria di Betlem. Coming back to the most central area of... Read more…
We begin our walk in the city of Sassari… In this first part of the article we will tell you about the main squares. So we will see Piazza Italia and Piazza Castello, the Sanna Historical Museum and the Rosello Fountain. The walk will then end with the second part Read more…
A visit to Sanluri is certainly an opportunity to admire an ancient castle and learn more about the history of Sardinia, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Sanluri is a town in the Campidano area, located about halfway between Oristano and Sassari. Read more…
The plain of Ozieri, now crossed by roads and the railway connecting Sassari and Olbia, was already crossed by one of the main communication routes in Roman times. It should therefore not be surprising the presence of an imposing Roman bridge along the ancient road, near Ozieri; this is a Read more…