In Sardinia there are several cathedral churches, located in the main towns.
There are also cathedrals and former cathedrals in some smaller villages and towns, which in the past played a role of great historical importance.
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…
Today we will visit Santa Giusta, small town in the province of Oristano, where there is a wonderful Romanesque basilica. The village of Santa Giusta is located on the banks of the homonymous pond, in a lake environment that reminds us the landscapes of Cabras. Read more…
Olbia is a small town on the coast in the north-east of Sardinia of great historical importance. The town is located in the middle of a fascinating natural amphitheater: a basin surrounded by hills and mountains; furthermore towards the sea, in the distance, we can see the square promontory of Read more…
In the area of Ozieri, in northern Sardinia, not far from Saccargia Basilica, there is the ex-cathedral of Sant’Antioco di Bisarcio, one of the greatest monuments of the Sardinian Romanesque. We tell you about a visit we made during the autumn, a few years ago… The church stands in the countryside... Read more…
Welcome to Anglona! Today we want to take you to visit the historic village of Castelsardo, using your computers and smartphones. In the map of this page you will find the most interesting places … choose someone and start exploring, thanks to the panoramic photos! Have a good trip! 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…
Let’s start now a journey to discover one of the main Sardinian rivers: the Coghinas. Only Tirso and Flumendosa are longer. This river has the springs on the Buddusò plateau, even if it takes the name Coghinas only in the lower part... Read more…
Ottana is a small town (about 2300 inhabitants), located near the mountains of the province of Nuoro. The main activity of the past was sheep farming; in the last centuries agricultural, handicraft and industrial activities have also developed. We arrive at Ottana during a travel in central Sardinia...Read more…
This month our journey reaches Castelsardo, a village in northern Sardinia with an ancient history, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Its impressive medieval castle overlooks the Gulf of Asinara, from the top of a steep rocky cliff. Castelsardo deserves a visit not only as... Read more…