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- Il Cimitero Monumentale di Bonaria: lo specchio di una città in trasformazione
Inserito dall’ASCE (Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe) tra i cimiteri monumentali più significativi del continente (novembre 2011), il Cimitero Monumentale di Bonaria a Cagliari, uno dei più importanti cimiteri storici in Sardegna, è un vero e proprio compendio storico-artistico che racconta l’evoluzione della scultura e dell’architettura italiana tra XIX e XX secolo. I monumenti, … - La Sardegna al WTE 2025 di Roma: le Domus de Janas protagoniste del Patrimonio UNESCO
Un riconoscimento che fa storia. Il 12 luglio 2025 la Sardegna ha scritto una nuova pagina della sua storia culturale: le Domus de Janas sono state ufficialmente riconosciute come Patrimonio Mondiale UNESCO, entrando a far parte dei gioielli universali dell’umanità. Per celebrare e promuovere questo traguardo, la Regione Sardegna ha partecipato per la prima volta … - 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, la “città del sole”, vive nei suoi quartieri un’eterna danza tra storia e vita quotidiana. Quattro storie incastonate tra il XII e il XV secolo, ognuna con la propria anima, plasmata da secoli di vicende, cultura e tradizioni. Uno più alto, che domina la città; altri tre, più raccolti, che pulsano di vita e … - 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. - The wine of the Nuragics: a journey through stone, vine and memory.
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 ... - Why choose a professional tour guide? The value of those who accompany you on your journey.
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 ... - Sardinia in the Spring Season: five reasons to discover it.
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 ... - Sardinians in the Roman army. A fundamental contribution to the power of the Empire.
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: January in Sardinia.
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 ... - Christmas in Sardinia: between history, ritual and tradition.
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: when in Sardinia September was the first month of the year.
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 ... - Resistance in Sardinia by Sardinians against Roman domination.
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 ... - The Romans in Sardinia and the presence of the Castra on the island.
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 beaches in north-west Sardinia, not to be missed.
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: its history.
In Italy, the production of knives was already widespread in every region, as far back as the 13th century. With the passage of time, each region has retained its own distinct identity in the manufacture of knives, as well as the different types that arose in relation to local needs and cultural characteristics. In fact, they are found within ... - 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 ...