Necropoli Montessu
Narcao
The Montessu Necropolis is an archaeological site, where about 50 domus de janas of different types have been discovered. Of particular interest are the two tombs, called The Church and The Grotto of Pigs. The site is open to the public and can be visited every day.
Grotte Is Zuddas
Santadi
(10 Km)
The Caves are located in the southwestern part of Sardinia. The cavity is formed by dolomite rocks dating back about 530 million years ago. The cave was discovered by cavers in 1971, has a constant temperature of 16 degrees and the humidity is close to 100%. Today they are open to the public and you can visit several rooms, each of which stands out for the peculiarity of its concretions.
Castello di Acquafredda
Siliqua
(16 Km)
The castle of Acquafredda was built in the 13th century, and belonged to Count Ugolino Della Gherardesca. After his death, the castle passed to the Aragonese. The building consists of three square-plan towers. Today, unfortunately, there are only a few walls left of the ancient castle as a testimony of its existence.
Castello Gioiosa Guardia
Villamassargia
(12 Km)
The Gioiosa Guardia Castle was built in the 13th century to defend the Cixerri Valley. He maintained his military function even during the wars between the Judicato of Arborea and the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Castello Salvaterra
Iglesias
(20 Km)
Salvaterra Castle was built in the Middle Ages on the homonymous hill in the municipality of Iglesias. It was also called Castello di San Guantino, as inside it houses a chapel dedicated to the saint. The original structure has reported changes over the centuries. Currently, the building remains only the main part of remarkable charm and architectural harmony.
Mura Pisane e Torri
Iglesias
(20 Km)
The Pisan Walls together with the Towers surround the city of Iglesias at the historic center for a perimeter equal to 1600 meters. The Walls were particularly massive and typically medieval. They were interspersed with twenty-three towers and could only be overcome through four doors. Beyond the Walls, four other neighborhoods were kept called Castello, Fontana, Santa Chiara and Mezzo.
Sito archeologico del Monte Sirai
Carbonia
(13 Km)
An intact settlement, first Phoenician and later Punic , inside there is the town, the necropolis and the Tophet sanctuary; visitor can benefit from a restaurant, a showroom and a bookshop.
Museo Villa Sulcis
Carbonia
(13 Km)
It houses materials from the Neolithic until the Byzantine period found in the area of carbon. Inside there are 3 rooms, with a layout that relates to the understanding of the findings, through the reproduction of environments and use of the time.
Basilica di Sant'Antioco
Sant'Antioco
(22 Km)
The Basilica is located in the center of San'Antioco and has been the subject of numerous construction projects. The facade has been added in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Museo Etnografico Sant’Antioco
Sant'Antioco
(22 Km)
The ethnographic museum is located in the center of the country. On display are objects that testify the habits and customs of the island, especially in connection with the processing of dwarf palms and fine linen, and methods of natural coloration.
Villaggio Ipogeo
Sant'Antioco
(22 Km)
It is a charming village made up of Punic tombs carved in the rock and re-used in the seventeenth century, as houses from the poorer classes of the country until the year 1950. Interesting to see.
Museo dell' Arte Mineraria
Iglesias
(20 Km)
The Museum of Mining was established in 1998. Inside the Museum it is possible to observe the machines that were used during the late 19th century in the mines and about 400 meters of galleries used as a refuge during the bombings of the Second War. World Cup.
Museo dell'arte etnica internazionale
Assemini
(32 Km)
The Ethnic Museum of Assemini was established in 2002 by the Cultural Association “MEI”, to present all the heritage of the popular traditions of Sardinian culture. It is located in the municipality of Assemini, in the town of Sant'Andrea. Inside it houses a large collection of ceramic sculptures.
Museo di Storia Naturale "Aquilegia"
Assemini
(31 Km)
The Museum of Natural History is located on the outskirts of the village. The exhibition of botanical, geological and zoological finds from lagoon and mountain environments are of extraordinary beauty. Inside the museum, there is a historical and photographic archive, a library and environments where it is possible to carry out educational activities etc.
L'Isola Del Ricamo
Decimomannu
(30 Km)
Domus de Maria - Nuraghe De Gangiu
Santadi
(21 Km)