Ci sono viaggi che si imprimono nella memoria come fotografie luminose. Non è solo per i luoghi visitati, ma per lo sguardo con cui li abbiamo scoperti. A volte, quello sguardo appartiene a una guida turistica professionista: un ponte tra noi e il territorio, un interprete appassionato del linguaggio della storia, della natura, dell’anima di …
Quando si parla di Cagliari, è inevitabile menzionare Efisio, il martire guerriero che, secondo la tradizione, difese la città nel XVII secolo, mentre gli abitanti si unirono in preghiera per affrontare la terribile pandemia nota come la peste “barocca”. Tuttavia, le festività che si tengono ancora oggi dal 1° al 4 maggio in onore di Sant’Efisio, che affondano le radici nel XVII secolo, non rappresentano l’unico voto della città. Infatti, sono tre i voti solenni attribuiti a Sant’Efisio a Cagliari. Il voto dell’11 Luglio 1652 La pestilenza che …
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 ...
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 ...
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....
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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