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- Grazia Deledda's "Il Dono di Natale" (The Christmas Gift): meaning, plot and Sardinian traditions in the novella
A simple, authentic story that moves readers with its profound and universal values. Il Dono di Natale (The Christmas Gift) is a story about feelings and small everyday gestures, evoking the atmosphere of home, family and anticipation: that enchantment typical of the Christmas season. At first glance, it might seem like a children's fairy tale, but it engages readers of all ages. - Italian cuisine as UNESCO heritage: what benefits for Sardinia in 2025
On 10 December 2025, Italy will celebrate the recognition of Italian cuisine as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, a unique achievement that highlights the cultural, social and community value of food. But what does this mean for Sardinia, one of the Italian regions with the most distinctive and ancient gastronomic heritage in the Mediterranean? - Stories of saints, stones and giants
Ancient men turned to stone by eternal punishment, gigantic creatures living in inaccessible places, little fairies capable of weaving golden patterns among the mountain ridges. The legends of Sardinia arise from the need to give a name to what was once pure mystery and which, perhaps, will remain so forever. - Sant’Andrìa in Sardinia: illuminated pumpkins, new wine and ancient peasant rituals
Every 30th November, the squares and alleys of some Sardinian villages come alive with lanterns made from carved pumpkins and the opening of cellars: it is the feast of Sant'Andrìa, an occasion that combines protection, conviviality and memory. This article reconstructs the origins, practices and variations of the festival, providing ideas for those who want to experience it first-hand... - Encyclopaedia of Food and Wine in Sardinia
🔷 A journey through the flavours, knowledge and identity of the island A new work has been published that promises to become a point of reference for those who love Sardinia, its cuisine and its culture: Alessandra Guigoni's Encyclopaedia of Food and Wine in Sardinia. A monumental and passionate editorial project, which brings together over a thousand entries in a single digital publication, ... - Sardinia among the best destinations in the world in 2026: the only European region chosen by Lonely Planet
It's official: Sardinia has been included by Lonely Planet among the 25 must-see destinations in the world for 2026, making it the only European region to receive this recognition. This achievement confirms the charm, variety and quality of the island's tourist offering, which is now increasingly oriented towards sustainable and authentic tourism. A recognition that is well deserved... - Autunno in Sardegna: sagre, natura e cultura nella stagione più autentica
L’autunno sta diventando il periodo migliore per conoscere la Sardegna. I motivi per scoprire l’isola durante questa bella stagione sono tantissimi: dal clima alle sagre, dall’escursionismo agli eventi culturali. Perché visitare la Sardegna in autunno La Sardegna è conosciuta soprattutto per le sue spiagge incantevoli e le acque cristalline. Per questo i flussi turistici più … - The Bonaria Monumental Cemetery: a reflection of a city undergoing transformation
Listed by the ASCE (Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe) as one of the most significant monumental cemeteries on the continent (November 2011), the Bonaria Monumental Cemetery in Cagliari, one of the most important historical cemeteries in Sardinia, is a veritable historical and artistic compendium that recounts the evolution of Italian sculpture and architecture between the 19th and 20th centuries. The monuments, ... - Sardinia at WTE 2025 in Rome: the Domus de Janas take centre stage at the UNESCO World Heritage event
A historic recognition. On 12 July 2025, Sardinia wrote a new page in its cultural history: the Domus de Janas were officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming part of humanity's universal treasures. To celebrate and promote this achievement, the Region of Sardinia participated for the first time ... - The grape harvest in Sardinia
The grape harvest - in Sardinia known as 'sa binnenna' or 'sa innenna' - represents a crucial moment that sanctions the meeting of work, knowledge and ingenuity and is expressed in the picking of the bunches of grapes patiently left to ripen. Although the grape harvest takes place between the end of August and the end of October, September in the world of ... - I quattro quartieri storici di Cagliari: un abbraccio tra passato e presente
Cagliari, the "city of the sun", experiences an eternal dance between history and everyday life in its neighbourhoods. Four stories set between the 12th and 15th centuries, each with its own soul, shaped by centuries of events, culture and traditions. One higher up, dominating the city; three others, more intimate, pulsating with life and... - The Candlesticks of Faith: Sassari, Nulvi, Ploaghe, Iglesias. Stories of devotion, identity and resistance
Every summer, in the heart of August, Sardinia lights up with lights, colours and ancient melodies: it is the time of the Candelieri, solemn and spectacular votive processions that animate the streets of Sassari, Iglesias, Ploaghe and Nulvi. Although each community preserves its own rituals and details, the soul of these festivals is shared: Marian devotion. In this article we take you on a journey through the four variants of the Candlemas tradition, comparing them and emphasising their symbolic and community value, at a time of year that renews the deepest identity of the Sardinian people. - Il vino dei nuragici: un viaggio tra pietra, vite e memoria
Imagine an ordinary day more than three thousand years ago. The sun sets slowly among the Guilcer hills (a geographical area in the centre of Sardinia), dyeing the cyclopean towers of the nuraghi with copper. A man rests his bare feet on bunches of dark grapes, rhythmically pressing them into a basin carved into the rock. Beside him, a ... - Language and power: the 'royal ticket' that changed Sardinia (25 July 1760).
In the heat of July 1760, while Europe was going through great political tensions and Enlightenment turmoil, something crucial but often forgotten happened in Sardinia: on 25 July, a royal note signed by the Minister for Sardinian Affairs, Giovanni Battista Lorenzo Bogino, decreed that Italian was to become the only language that could be used in schools and public ... - Perché scegliere una guida turistica professionista? Il valore di chi ti accompagna nel viaggio
There are journeys that stick in the memory like luminous photographs. It is not only for the places visited, but for the gaze with which we have discovered them. Sometimes, that gaze belongs to a professional tour guide: a bridge between us and the land, a passionate interpreter of the language of history, nature, the soul of ... - Cagliari and the solemn vows to Saint Efisio: history of a city's devotion to its saint
When speaking of Cagliari, it is inevitable to mention Efisio, the martyred warrior who, according to tradition, defended the city in the 17th century as the inhabitants united in prayer to face the terrible pandemic known as the ‘baroque’ plague. However, the festivities still held today from 1 to 4 May in honour of Saint Efisio, which have their roots in the 17th century, are not the city's only vow. In fact, there are three solemn vows attributed to Saint Efisio in Cagliari. - The martyrdom of Saint Efisio in Cagliari and the first procession of the year
Devotion to Saint Efisio the Martyr is undoubtedly very much felt both in Cagliari and in the rest of Sardinia. There are several occasions on which the cult of the saint is linked to miracles attributed to him, solemn vows and specific historical events. Among these, 15 January is dedicated to the commemoration of his martyrdom. Although this event is less frequented by the general public, it remains significant for devotees and is supported by the historic Arciconfraternita del Gonfalone. According to a known document, the 'Passio Sancti ... - La Sardegna nella Stagione Primaverile: cinque motivi per scoprirla
Those who believe that Summer is the best time to explore Sardinia have never had the pleasure of visiting in Spring! Spring is truly the ideal time to discover this fascinating island. The days are getting longer, the weather is pleasant and temperate, and the vegetation explodes in new hues, creating the typical atmosphere of the spring season.If you are planning a trip to Sardinia and wonder what this place has to offer besides the famous sea, here are some good reasons to visit during the quieter season. 1. CITRUS FRUIT FESTIVALS. Even though citrus fruits are considered typical winter fruits, in Sardinia ... - I sardi nell’esercito romano. Un contributo fondamentale alla potenza dell’Impero
After Sardinia was conquered in 238 B.C. and became a province in 227 B.C., the Romanisation of the island began in a slow but continuous manner. One element, perhaps the most decisive in the Romanisation of the conquered territories, was the recruitment of men into the Roman army.... - Cagliari
Exploring Cagliari is an extraordinary experience and, like anything wonderful, it takes time. For a deep understanding of its culture, traditions and history, at least a few days are needed. Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia and metropolitan city since 2017, offers visitors a dynamic and international atmosphere typical of port cities, presenting everything ... - Gennarxu: gennaio in Sardegna
Gennarxu and Gennargiu in southern Sardinia, Ennarzu and Bennarzu in the north: we are in the month of January, the first of twelve months and the month that opens all the nursery rhymes taught to children. January is a time of renewal and good intentions, but it also represents a child who is cold, sitting by the fire in one of the many nursery rhymes for toddlers, “Gennàrgiu, mort ”e frius est sètziu peis a fogu.” It is commonly thought that the name of January may originate from one of the oldest Roman deities, Giano ... - Natale in Sardegna: tra storia, rito e tradizione
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Sardinia, when industry had not yet replaced agriculture and stockbreeding, Christmas was an important period of social cohesion, an occasion to restore the integrity of the family unit, often temporarily shattered by the ties of men's transhumance to the pastures or the countryside. Christmas in Sardinia is not ... - Su mesi de Cabudanni: quando in Sardegna Settembre, era il primo mese dell’anno
September is a month symbolising recovery, good intentions and new beginnings. In Sardinia, it is still called 'Cabudanni', despite the fact that much time has passed since September in our island signalled the beginning of the year. The name comes from 'Caput anni', which in the Greek calendar represented the first month of the year. Sardinia, controlled by Byzantium since ... - The 8 most beautiful beaches in and around Cagliari
Cagliari boasts one of the most beautiful and cleanest seas in Italy, allowing it to be compared to some of the best known exotic locations in the world. In this article we look at the 8 most beautiful beaches in and around Cagliari that are absolutely worth discovering. Poetto Beach The Poetto beach is outside the city's ... - The most romantic places in Cagliari
Cagliari has made many travellers and intellectuals fall in love with it, who from time to time over the years, even for just a few days, have found themselves discovering it, recounting it, and finally loving it. In her beautiful essay 'Cagliari la città dell'amore' (Cagliari, the city of love), Luce Spano recounts the wonder of the young Grazia Deledda observing the courtship that took place under the balconies of the houses in the neighbourhoods of ... - Laconi
Laconi is a pretty village in the Province of Oristano with 1850 inhabitants, on the border between Barbagia and South Sardinia, in the historical region of Sarcidano. Laconi is a precious jewel set in the centre of the island, characterised by nature, archaeology, traditions and devotion, and extreme hospitality. For these reasons, it has received the important Orange Flag award ... - Holy Week in Cagliari and traditional processions
The Holy Week processions in Cagliari - sa Chida Santa, in the Sardinian language - are many and start on Passion Friday and end on Easter Monday. The rituals of Holy Week date back to the 17th century, when Sardinia was under Spanish political hegemony, and thus preserve the authenticity of traditions with over four hundred years of history. ... - 10 typical Sardinian dishes not to be missed
Sardinian cuisine is rich in typical dishes that, with the passage of time, have become world-famous and sought-after, above all, for their unique and unmistakable taste. Here are some typical Sardinian dishes that you absolutely must not miss when you come on holiday to Sardinia: Culurgiones These are a kind of fresh pasta ravioli with a very special taste. - Sardinia and Carnival, between folklore and tradition
Carnival is among the world's oldest ritual festivals. It is a mix of elements taken from the pagan agro-pastoral world and from elements linked to the Christian religion that blend together with popular culture and tradition, combining superstition, magic, esotericism ending in the most brutal transgression. Carnival was born in order to overturn the customs, values and norms of everyday life, preceding Lent, in which ... - La resistenza in Sardegna dei sardi, contro la dominazione romana
Even before the Roman invasion, Sardinia was within Rome's trade, but was firmly controlled by the Carthaginians. Trade for the Romans was authorised by the Carthaginian government through a herald or scribe. A first Roman settlement of about 500 civilians on the island occurred around 380 B.C. with the colony of ... - Sardinian bread
The variety of bread in Sardinia derives from an ancient tradition of processing wheat flour, the cultivation of which in the plains had been practised extensively for millennia. There are hundreds of different types of bread, differing in shape, preparation, ingredients and place of production. The basic ingredients for making ... - I Romani in Sardegna e la presenza dei Castra nell’isola
In Sardinia, in the north west of the island, near Sassari in the locality of La Crucca, there is the first and only existing reconstruction in Italy of a 2000-year-old Roman fortress from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD: a Roman Castrum. Thanks to the Castrum Romano Association, born out of a passion for ancient Rome, it is possible to get a clear idea ... - The cult of the dead in Sardinia: rites of passage and lost funeral practices
The cult of the dead constitutes the oldest ritual celebration in the world. In Sardinia, an ancestral and mysterious land where ritual has always governed the various stages of life, death has always played a fundamental role in the social life of every community, from the most remote times. Seen as a continuation of life in ... - Cabras
On the left bank of the homonymous pond, also called Mari Pontis, Cabras rises a few kilometres from Oristano, with which it borders to the east, while to the west it faces the sea and with its thirty kilometres of coastline includes the Sinis peninsula and the two uninhabited islets of Catalano and Mal di Ventre. Attested ... - 11 spiagge del nord-ovest della Sardegna, da non perdere
Although still less visited than, for example, north-eastern Sardinia, the north-western part of the island is attracting more and more visitors year after year, probably tired of the overpriced and sold-out resorts. North-western Sardinia has nothing to envy from other parts of the island! Here, too, you will find: beaches ... - Discovering the Conti Vecchi Salt Pans: a clean industry on the outskirts of Cagliari
Located 15 km from Cagliari, the Conti Vecchi salt pans are a beautiful example of industrial archaeology in a fascinating environmental context that changes with the seasons. It is a true salt landscape that combines architecture, nature, industry and historical memory in a path of continuity between the past ... - The Sardinian artisan knife: history, tradition and the art of knife-making in Sardinia
La coltelleria italiana: radici e tradizioni. In Italia la produzione di coltelli era già diffusa in ogni regione, sin dal XIII secolo. Con il passar del tempo ciascuna regione ha conservato una sua precisa identità nella lavorazione dei coltelli, così come le diverse tipologie che sono nate in relazione alle necessità locali e alle caratteristiche … - The Saint Efisio Prison
A fascinating and mysterious place, the prison of Sant'Efisio, included among the itineraries of the underground city, is one of the most important places in the memory of Cagliari's most venerated saint. That towards Sant'Efisio is undoubtedly one of the most deeply rooted cults in the whole of Sardinia, carrying on a tradition that lasts more than three centuries ... - The Rosas Mine: history of a metal deposit converted into a cultural deposit
The Rosas mine, located north-east of the town of Narcao, has experienced, over the course of 150 years, moments of extreme wealth and others of extreme crisis. You should know, that the site has been known as a valuable mining resource since antiquity, in fact there are traces of mining exploitation already in Nuragic, Roman and Pisan times. These populations, ... - Sulcis Iglesiente
Il Sulcis Iglesiente all’interno della Provincia del Sud Sardegna, rappresenta una porzione importante della Sardegna sud-occidentale! Questa storica subregione che racchiude in sé 2 territori: il Sulcis più interno e l’Iglesiente più vicino alla costa. Il termine Sulcis deriva dall’antica città fenicia-punica di Sulky o Sulci oggi chiamata Sant’Antioco, comune sito sull’isola omonima. È formata da 27 comuni … - Sant'Antioco and Byssus
The island of Sant'Antioco, in contrast to other islands, is easily reached without the need for a ferry. In fact, the island is connected to the coastal hinterland of the other 'major' island, Sardinia, by a thin artificial isthmus 5 km long, made up of marine sediments, and at the end by a bridge. Once you cross the bridge, you arrive in the ... - Alghero
Also known as 'Barceloneta', little Barcelona, it is the capital of the Coral Riviera and preserves the language and traditions of Catalonia. The etymology of the name is assumed to be due to the word Aleguerium (seaweed), due to the leaves of the marine plant Posidonia oceanica, erroneously called seaweed, which during the seasonal change of seasons are deposited, after ... - Carbonia and the great Serbariu mine
Nella relazione del 1937 fatta dall’architetto Pulitzer e relativa al primo piano regolatore di Carbonia, viene descritto dallo stesso dove sorgerà la nuova città: “in una zona a mezza costa che discende con dolce declivio verso la miniera di Serbariu, aprendosi con ampia vista nel piano sottostante e sul non lontano Tirreno”. I lavori della … - Asinara Island and its national park
The island of Asinara is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located on the north-western edge of Sardinia and falls within the municipality of Porto Torres, in the province of Sassari. With a surface area of 50 km2 spread over almost 18 km from the Fornelli Strait in the south to Punta Caprara or Punta dello Scorno in the north, the island is very close to Sardinia, almost as if it were the island's own ...