Things to do near Country of Oristano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

According to sources and documentation, the origins of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Oristano date back to around 1130. The poor conditions of the structure have caused it to undergo various renovations. The construction of the columns suggests the Romanesque style of the structure. The shape of the cathedral would be Latin cross, in addition, the structure is equipped with an octagonal dome.

It is the most visible part of the remains of the ancient Judicial walls it was in fact one of the entrances to the city called Manna

Entirely rebuilt in 1838 by architect G. Cima it is important because the top left of the altar inside there is the famous "Cross of Nicodemus" as the most significant example in Sardinia.

It is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Fordongianus. Here were found the spas used by the Emperor Trajan, formed from different buildings built at different times. The most interesting part is the Nymphaeum tank, dedicated to the worship of nymphs.

The Roman Bridge is an ancient monument of which to date there are unfortunately no documents that testify to the precise date of its construction. Several scholars and archaeologists hypothesize the construction of the bridge between the 7th and 10th century AD, while according to other scholars the structure would have been part of an ancient Byzantine church, which was lost during the centuries. Currently, the property is in a good state of preservation and even a book has been dedicated to its mysterious construction.

The Archaeological Museum of Arborea is located in the Archaeological Hall of MUB, and is managed by the Municipality. It is a large collection of ancient excavations, dating back almost two centuries ago in the area, which demonstrate the evolution of Arborea since its beginnings. The museum is available to all interested parties. The most important items are metal jewelry.

The Nuraghe Losa di Abbasanta is an archaeological site near Oristano. It has megalithic structures of the Nuragic age, formed by nuraghe with tholos with a trilobed plan. Everything is divided into the truncated conical main tower and around it there are three smaller towers. The remains of the complex are to be attributed at the end of the Middle Bronze and the Recent Bronze (XIV—XIII century BC).

According to testimonies, it was built in 1169 by the brother of judge Barison II. The purpose for which it was built was to defend and be a political and military strategic point for the reigning family. Over the years it became the property of the Pisans and then the Giudicato di Arborea. Today there are only a few ruins left of the castle above a hill, on which it was erected.

It is one of the oldest baptismal sources in the area. It is located in the locality of Cuglieri. According to the studies carried out, it is assumed to date back to the Paleolithic period. It has a typical form of a baptismal font, which you can still notice. Currently, only the ruins are left.

The Torre su Puttu or Torre del Pozzo is a Hispanic sighting facility located in the seaside village of Cuglieri. Its function was that of sighting and defending against enemy raids and was probably built around the 16th century.

The Terme di Forum Traiani consists of two plants built at different times, in the first and third century AD. The first seemed dedicated to the cult of the Nymphs, since it had various inscriptions and decorations in this regard. The second, much larger, was also more modern equipped with channels, wells, tanks and a heating system with furnaces. Today, much of the complex has remained intact and can be visited.