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.
Today we will discover the Domus de Janas between Sassari and Porto Torres, in particular of the site of Su Crucifissu Mannu. Several necropolises have been found throughout the area surrounding Sassari; so we know that this region has been populated and frequented since antiquity. In addition to arousing historical Read more…
During a cold and clear winter day, we decide to visit one of the most fascinating historical sites: the archaeological area of Monte D’Accoddi , near Porto Torres. Unlike nuraghi, domus de janas and sacred wells which are widespread in Sardinia, here there is the only ziggurat in the island Read more…
We go to the south of Sardinia for a visit to Cagliari, main city of the island. There are certainly many historical, cultural and landscape attractions in the city. So, we chose to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria; undoubtedly it is one of the most important sanctuaries Read more…
The Basilica of Santissima Trinità di Saccargia is for many reasons an unforgettable monument. Here you will find one of the largest churches on the island, an important place of worship and one of the greatest masterpieces of Sardinian Romanesque. Since we reach the valley where the church stands, we Read more…
Let’s go back to the Valle dei Nuraghi once again, to discover another place of great importance: the site of Sant’Andrea Priu. The place is known for the stupendous neolithic necropolis, one of the most grandiose complexes of domus de janas in Sardinia; here, however, we will also find works Read more…
We welcome you in 2019 from a place not particularly famous, but which preserves a small treasure. We are near the ancient country church of San Pietro delle Immagini. Bulzi is a very small hill village, in the region of Anglona. The origin... Read more…
Although the name of the Nuraghi Valley comes from the ancient monuments, symbols of Sardinia, this territory also contains many other interesting places; here you will find not only nuraghi, but also small and big surprises, ancient or recent sites and wide panoramas… We have already described the beautiful palace Read more…
This is our new journey in western Sardinia, in the area known as Nuraghi Valley. We can easily reach this place from the Cagliari–Sassari road (SS131). At the center of the valley there is a vast plain with many interesting historical sites… Our destination today, near Torralba, is the splendid Read more…
August, recently passed, is traditionally in Italy the month of the holidays. An Italian word that means holidays is “villeggiatura”. The name derives from the custom of the nobles, in the last centuries, to spend time in their country villas. So in this article we will go to discover a Read more…
What could be more relaxing than an itinerary on the green hills in spring? And if there was the possibility of reaching an ancient fortress that dominates the valleys and from which you can see overseas lands? Follow us to discover the ancient village of Chiaramonti and Doria’s Castle! Read more…