Castle of San Michele in Cagliari The Castle of San Michele in Cagliari lies on the hill in the north part of the city, 120 meters above sea level in a strategic position on the city, almost as if to protect the vast area that stretches to the Gulf of Angels. Not by...
Each of them has its roots in the past centuries, steeped in family struggles, power games and stories of conquest. The castles of Sardinia are several, scattered from north to south of the island. 1. Castle of San Michele (Cagliari) San Michele – Cagliari...
If you think that traditional devotion to a saint in Sardinia is all about processions, flowers, and songs, we invite you to discover S’Ardia of Sedilo, a wild and dangerous horse race, in honor of St. Constantine, simply called Santu Antine or Antinu. Photo...
If it is true that Cagliari boasts many civic markets, it’s well known that the market of San Benedetto is the truest and most characteristic expression of the city’s spirit. Every day, hundreds of exhibitors give life to a whirlwind of colors, scents, and...
In Sardinia, May 1st is synonymous with the St. Efisio parade, the warrior martyr patron of the island. According to the historicals in 1656 – he appeared in a dream to the Viceroy Count of Lemos, asking for the vote of a procession in exchange for the...
The Palabanda riot was the last act of rebellion undertaken by the people of Cagliari against the Savoy’s government. Even though locals are used to call it the “Palabanda conspiracy”, history reveals a different scenario: among the population of...
Sa die de sa Sardigna is the day of Sardinian pride, of social redemption and of the expulsion of the Piedmontese: a day of awakening from the Savoy domination that still remains imprinted in the hearts and memories of all Sardinian people. The feast, established in...
Ghost towns of Sardinia There are many reasons to love Sardinia: the beaches, the crystal clear sea, the fragrant air and the intact traditions in most of its territory. But the truest, deepest reason is perhaps its ability to amaze anyone, from tourists to the...
Holy Week in Sardinia The rites of Holy Week in Sardinia sink in the archaic rites of the Mediterranean populations, linked to the cult of the renewal of the land and the seasons. The pagan divinities were attributed to the flourishing of nature, but with the arrival...
Carnival in Sardinia has many facets, but it mainly deals with mystery, fear, cowbells’sound, streets packed with Sardinian Masks, each with a particular history and meaning. The atmosphere, especially in Barbagia’s villages, is totally different from the...
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