Things to do in Scano Montiferro Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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.

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.

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.