Sights in Sardinia

Churches in Oristano

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Oristano Cathedral is one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian city of Orsitano. The exterior is rather plain, though

Historical Monuments in Cagliari

Cristina Gate

We were walking from the Amphitheater on Viale Buoncammino, enjoying the beautiful Stampace historic district, when we came upon t

Churches in Porto Torres

Church of San Gavino

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Located in the town of Porto Torres, the church of San Gavino (so called because it houses the remains of the Saint) was built in

Churches in Cagliari

St Restituita's Crypt

The church itself is not particularly worthwhile - it takes a long time to see and it's undergoing restoration at the moment. St R

Statues in Cagliari

Statue of St. Francis of Assisi

This statue in commemorating the death of St. Francis of Assisi is located in a small square under the staircase that leads to the

Squares in Villanova Monteleone

Villanova Monteleone Square

The General Giovanni Casula Square is the main square of the village of Villanova Monteleone, where people gather to talk, and chi

Squares in Iglesias

Piazza Municipio

It is the only square in the Old Town. In it you can find the nineteenth century town hall and the Episcopal palace of the late ei

Churches in Iglesias

San Francesco Church

Going via Satta, left at the town hall, and then taking it back to the left via Don Minzoni, you get to San Francesco church. It w

Churches in Iglesias

St. Mary of the Grace Sanctuary

It is located between the old houses of the medieval city. Dating from the beginning of the fourteenth century it was significantl

Archaeological Sites in Calasetta

Parklands Villa Sant Sant'antioco

The Hypogea town of Sant Antioco is located in the Punic necropolis. It's made up of many Hypogean tombs which were being reused u

Historical Monuments in Santadi

Montessu Necropolis

One hour from Cagliari we came across this spectacular journey through the Necropolis of Montessu nuraghico source. Tip: take wate

Squares in Cagliari

Piazzetta Mercede Mundula

Piazzetta Mercede Mundula is a small square dedicated to the poet Mundula Mercede. There's nothing in particular that makes it sta

Ruins in Alghero

Archaeology in Sardinia

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In Sardinia if you are fond of archeology you'll be in your element - you can enjoy numerous Nuraghe parks, dolmens, giant tombs,

Temples in Orune

Su Tempiesu

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This megalithic, pre-Roman temple in Sardinia is dedicated to water. It is assumed that it functioned as a sort of holy well.

Churches in Laconi

Buen Camino Capuchin Convent

This is a place that I was not expecting and I hadn´t heard about, it was really interesting. The monastery church is situated opp

Churches in Iglesias

Purissima Church

This church is also known as the Church of the College. The Jesuits instituted a school in churches and then the project of buildi

Palaces in Iglesias

Bishop's Palace

The city became an episcopal branch in 1503 when the church of Santa Chiara became a cathedral. The bishop went to reside between

Historical Monuments in Calasetta

Su Pisu Fort

The strength of His Pisu is that it is in the tallest part of the city of Sant Antioco. It was necessary in the year 1812 to prote