Sardinia was part of the ancient republic and the Roman empire for many centuries.
The dominion of Rome began around 238 BC. and ended shortly before the fall of the Empire. In these centuries the island formed a province together with Corsica, under the name of “Sardinia et Corsica”.
The main cities of the Roman era were located along the coasts or in the plains. The mountainous areas of the hinterland were instead mostly inhabited by the descendants of the ancient Sardinian populations; it is no coincidence that the term “Barbagia” indicated, for the Romans, a place on the island inhabited by “barbarians”, that is, by people who did not speak Latin.
In a scenario of great tranquility and natural beauty, the Calich Lagoon extends near Fertilia, in north-western Sardinia. Fertilia is a modern town, a hamlet of Alghero. It was built in the fascist era, during the period of reclamation of the surrounding marshes, to make the land suitable for agriculture 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…
Visit to the park of Via Alessandro Nanni In Olbia, in the small park near Via Nanni you can see the unearthed ancient Roman ruins. Historians believe that this is the final part of the ancient aqueduct that supplied the city with water from the north. The perimeter walls of 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…
Santa Teresa is a well-known seaside town in Gallura, frequented by numerous tourists especially in summer. Near the town, located on a promontory from which you can enjoy an excellent view towards Corsica, there are many attractions. The beaches are some of the most famous on the north coast. From 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…
Virtual tour of the Roman villa This 360-degree photo was taken within the walls of the ancient Roman villa of Sant’Imbenia. In particular you can see the remains of the ancient building, which overlook the bay of Porto Conte. In the main post about this place you will find more information. 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…
During this new travel we will discover very interesting places, in northwestern Sardinia, close to Porto Ferro. Situated just north of Alghero and Porto Conte, this area is characterized by a long beach, surrounded by promontories and cliffs along the coast... Read more…
Today we start a new trip, in the west of Sardinia, to explore the Sinis Peninsula. It will not be a classic trip, but a journey in time through the millennia; so we will discover that the Sinis is Art, History, Nature and Fun! Our journey starts from... Read more…