Beautiful and peacefully place

The cathedral is absolutely gorgeous. It's pleasant enough outside with its facade & tower ... ... but inside it is stunningly beautiful. Each chapel is tastefully decorated in a different style.

We walked around the corner from Hotel Duomo to the Cathedral of Santa Maria - this was fabulous, built in the twelfth century and then remodelled in the eighteenth. Not the usual gaudy Catholic display but muted colours, very limited gilding and a really nice atmosphere with some beautiful artworks. I couldn't see how to access the bell tower though which was a shame.

After visiting hundreds of churches and temples and cathedrals and ruins, I get a bit cynical, but this one really touched me. You could really feel the love of God that went into its craftsmanship, and it's gorgeous.

Beautiful cathedral. This is beauty art as well a place to rest. Definitely a must see.

Didn't eat, BUT! The only place open and in the sun, next to the cathedral. We wanted some antipasti before dinner a bit later. They didn't serve antipasti, but the kind waiter said they served complimentary snack with drinks. It was a big serving and the wine was good, the price good too. Thanx! :) And the baobab seeds sold by the nice Senegali man, hope they grow. 🫶

Quiet and impressive, beautiful marble work throughout

Come all the way from Cagliari with the train, you check the site, you check on googlemaps, and then you have to come here to read this sign. 3de world country.

Closed since February 19/24

It is worth for its nuraghic statues/idols, civilization I don't know at all. It was fine, but too few english descriptions, and even descriptions in italian have not been helpful in understanding what i'm looking at. And overprized.

Eye opener for my 12 years old boy, he loves archeology and history

Very interesting. Well presented. Helpful staff.

Helpful docent and quite nice for tiny museum

Simple museum on regional archeology

Only open some days and hours in the week

Togo!

(Translated by Google) Spectacular and very particular museum, I liked it a lot. Sardinia is waiting to be discovered and these places make it magical. This museum is absolutely worth visiting if you also like the history, particularity and energy of stones. (Original) Museo spettacolare e molto particolare mi piacuto molto .Sardegna e tutta da scoprire e questi posti la rendono magica. Assolutamente da visitare questo museo chi piace anche storia ,particolarita e energia delle pietre .

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and interesting. The layout and organization of the visit (guided or with audio guides and many explanatory panels) were excellent. The reception staff were very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. We were able to bring our two dogs, who were equally welcomed! 5 well-deserved stars. (Original) Molto bello ed interessante. Bello l'allestimento e l'organizzazione per la visita (o guidata o con audio guide e molti pannelli esplicativi). Le ragazze dell'accoglienza molto gentili, disponibili e preparate. Siamo potuti entrare con i nostri due cani accolti con altrettanta gentilezza! 5 stelle meritate

(Translated by Google) Beautiful obsidian museum, very knowledgeable guide, I recommend visiting it (Original) Bellissimo museo dell ossidiana guida preparatissima consiglio di visitarlo

(Translated by Google) The museum is tidy, the staff is friendly, the exhibits are beautiful. Tickets can be purchased on the spot, there are no long lines. Parking is easy. The guided tour is worth every penny, because the lady who accompanied us was particularly detailed in her explanations, very knowledgeable and available to answer all the questions that were asked, with a fluent and understandable language for everyone, without technicalities but very precise; she was kind and welcoming, spontaneously. Really a beautiful experience. I recommend it! A small, delightful museum, tidy, clean, where you are treated with kindness, great care and professionalism. The guide is priceless, he explains everything to you very simply and at the same time with great technical precision. There is no coke in the cup. It is easy to park. A good experience, which after living and without embargo would be reprieved immediately. I recommend it with much enthusiasm! (Original) Il museo è ordinato, il personale è gentile, i pezzi esposti sono belli. I biglietti possono essere acquistati al momento, non ci sono grandi file. Si parcheggia facilmente. La visita guidata vale ogni centesimo pagato, perché la signora che ci ha accompagnati è stata particolarmente dettagliata nelle spiegazioni, molto competente e disponibile nel rispondere a tutte le domande che le sono state poste, con un linguaggio fluente e comprensibile a tutti, privo di tecnicismi seppure molto preciso; si è mostrata gentile ed accogliente, in modo spontaneo. Davvero una bella esperienza. La consiglio! Un pequeño delicioso museo, ordenado, limpio, en que te atienden con cariño, mucho cuidado y profesionalidad. El guía es impagable, te lo explica todo con mucha sencillez y a la vez con suma precisión técnica. No hay cola en la taquilla. Se aparca con facilidad. Una experiencia bonita, que acabo de vivir y sin embargo repitiría inmediatamente. ¡Os lo recomiendo con mucho entusiasmo!

(Translated by Google) Splendid museum in the province of Oristano entirely dedicated to this particular volcanic glass (also present some handcrafted works) entrance fee five euros (Original) Splendido museo in provincia di Oristano interamente dedicato a questo particolare vetro vulcanico (presenti anche dei lavorati artigianali) costo dell’ingresso euro cinque

Nice park about dinosaurs with a very interesting guide for the kids.

Very bad experience, 20 Euro just for some bad quality dinos? The worker is also not friendly. you need only 10 minutes for these less than 10 dinos, which is not worthwhile for 20 Euro

Very interesting place with a great guide. Worth to be visited.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful cultural experience. I took my nephew there in August and he was thrilled. The lady who guided us was extremely knowledgeable and passionately involved us in the experience. (Original) Bellissima esperienza culturale, vi ho portato mio nipote ad agosto e ne è rimasto entusiasta, La signora che ci ha fatto da guida è preparatissima e ci ha coinvolto in modo appassionato nell'esperienza.

Lovely experience for a day out with kids. However more suitable for school age children as they can take more of an interest to the tour the guide gives and jot run around like my 2 year old! The guide was very good and patient with kids 😊

(Translated by Google) The park is an experience, a careful and well-explained scientific approach by an expert guide who knows how to entertain and engage the curiosity of adults and especially children. (Original) Il parco è un'esperienza, un approccio scientifico attento e ben esposto da una guida esperta che sa intrattenere e coinvolgere la curiosità dei grandi ma soprattutto dei bambini.

(Translated by Google) I was humiliated as a man, as a father, as a disabled person. Good evening, as a disabled father, despite the manager's reassurances, I risked hurting myself on very rough terrain. Furthermore, the facility doesn't have a disabled bathroom (information omitted) when I contacted the facility. So, a disabled child or adult must go to the bathroom on their own. No concessions, despite the inconvenience the manager caused me by omitting essential information for a disabled person. I sent an email two days before the visit and was told that the park is accessible. In 2025, this is a disgrace. I imagine a child who isn't told that the park isn't accessible and doesn't have a disabled bathroom. I imagine that, after the humiliation of going on a very tiring and risky route, they need to go to the bathroom and can't, so they have to hold it in or, worse, they wet themselves, resulting in a very serious injury. I asked and invited the manager to update the bathroom in early November, but I don't think she did anything. In short, to collect the entrance fee, she exposed me to risks and humiliations, and my children to having their father feel uncomfortable and in distress. (Original) Sono stato umiliato come uomo come padre come disabile Buona sera , io da papà disabile nonostante la rassicurazioni della responsabile, ho rischiato di farmi male su un terreno molto impervio inoltre la struttura non ha un bagno per disabile ( informazione omessa ) quando ho contattato la struttura. quindi un bambino disabile o un adulto disabile, i bisogni deve farseli addosso, nessuna agevolazione nonostante i disagi che la responsabile mi ha causato omettendo informazioni fondamentali per un disabile. Ho inviato una mail 2 gg prima della visita e mi è stato detto che il parco è accessibile. Nel 2025 è una vergogna. Immagino un bambino a cui non viene detto che il parco non è accessibile e non ha un bagno per disabili, immagino che dopo l'umiliazione di fare un percorso molto faticoso e rischioso deve andare in bagno e non può e quindi deve trattenerla o peggio se la fa addosso avendo un trauma gravissimo. Ho chiesto è invitato la responsabile ad adeguare il bagno già i primi di novembre ma non mi risulta abbia fatto nulla. Insomma per incassare il biglietto di ingresso a esposto me a rischi e Umiliazioni e i miei figli a dover il papà a disagio e in difficoltà.

Purely built in Sardegna bricks. Very small but nice Church.

(Translated by Google) An example of Romanesque-Lombard architecture with Gothic elements, built in the 12th century in red-ochre lava rock. As with other sacred monuments of the medieval era, it underwent renovations in the 13th century, Gothic additions in the 14th, a collapse in the 16th, until its total reconstruction, block by block, in 1923. In fact, following the construction of the artificial basin of Lake Omodeo, the old town of Zuri was submerged and was saved, dismantled piece by piece, and rebuilt upstream of the lake. (Original) Esempio di architettura romanico-lombarda con elementi gotici ,costruita nel XII secolo in roccia lavica rosso-ocra. Come per altri sacri monumenti dell'epoca medioevale ha subito già nel XIII secolo ristrutturazioni ,nel XIV inserimenti gotici ,nel XVI un crollo ,sino alla totale ricostruzione concio per concio avvenuta nel 1923. Infatti, a seguito della realizzazione del bacino artificiale del lago Omodeo il vecchio paese di Zuri venne sommerso e venne salvata , smontata pezzo per pezzo, e ricostruita a monte del lago.

(Translated by Google) Romanesque style church built at the end of the 12th century, in the valley where Lake Omodeo is now located. In fact, at the time of the construction of the dam, the Church was dismantled and rebuilt upstream, piece by piece. (Original) Chiesa in stile romanico costruita fine XII sec, nella vallata in cui ora si trova il lago Omodeo, infatti al momento della costruzione della diga, la Chiesa venne smontata e ricostruita a monte, pezzo per pezzo.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular church dating back to the period 1200-1300.. the structure is in excellent condition and presents the characteristics of the period. A reminder of the town that once stood where Lake Omodeo is now (the church was in fact moved in the 1920s with an exceptional effort by the Superintendence of Antiquities). Worth seeing (Original) Chiesa spettacolare risalente al periodo 1200-1300.. la struttura è in ottimo stato e presenta le caratteristiche del periodo. Un ricordo del paese che un tempo si trovava dove ora c’è il lago omodeo (la chiesa è infatti stata spostata negli anni 20 del 1900 con un impegno eccezionale della soprintendenza alle antichità). Da vedere

(Translated by Google) A truly beautiful Romanesque church, rich in history and charm. (Original) Una chiesa Romanica davvero bella e ricca di storia e fascino

(Translated by Google) SARDINIA – ZURI, CHURCH OF SAN PETER THE MOVEMENT OF THE CHURCH OF ST. PETER OF ZURI. An example of anastylosis. The church, in the hamlet of Ghilarza and entirely made of reddish trachyte from the Bidonì quarries, was built around 1291 during the Giudicato of Mariano II of Arborea, as can be read in the epigraph still present on the facade. It is 32.17 meters long, 9.89 meters wide and with a maximum height at the top of the roof of 10.20 m. The painted beams, however, were inexplicably lost during the reconstruction of the roofs in 1894. Between 1923 and 1925, the transport of the temple to another site became mandatory due to the construction of the Santa Chiara dam on the Tirso river, in order to create the invasion of Lake Omodeo, with Carlo Aru director of the works and who then wrote a book on the topic. On 11 July 1923, the works were handed over and completed in July 1925. Even though the trachyte is fragile, there were no notable problems in demolishing the construction or during transport: in general, it was realized that the ashlars were in good condition but without numbering. But, since Seddargius, the area initially chosen for the rebuilding of the town of Zuri, was replaced with the locality of Murreddu, the transport from one site to another, perhaps rushed and with insufficient supervision, caused two damages to the materials: they were stored in bulk and, having not observed the necessary precautionary rules, part of the ashlars were chipped on the edges (The replacement of the trachytic blocks was approximately 1/3 of the total, including those that were found already damaged on site during demolition) How do you read it in the source of the information we are giving you - TRUE OR FALSE? THE ANASTYLOSIS. A CASE IN SARDINIA OF THE 1920s by Carlo Pulisci is finally: "From today's analysis of St. Peter's, the first thing that emerges when observing the walls is the mix that was made in the reassembly of the trachyte blocks. The ashlars were positioned without any logical criterion, the internal ones became external and vice versa. clear evidence of this fact are the circular incisions present at every height on the outside and inside, which can be assumed to be the signs of the halos, remains of the frescoes that covered the interior of the church, as Roberto Coroneo rightly suggested to me"... but... "certainly the decision taken then to move such an illustrious monument of Sardinian art was excellent, and still allows us today to admire this beautiful construction, enriched by its unusual history with a further element of interest." (Original) SARDEGNA – ZURI, CHIESA DI SAN PIETRO LO SPOSTAMENTO DELLA CHIESA DI SAN PIETRO DI ZURI. Un esempio di anastilosi. La chiesa, nella frazione di Ghilarza e interamente in trachite rossastra delle cave di Bidonì, sarebbe stata costruita attorno al 1291 durante il giudicato di Mariano II d’Arborea, come , si legge nell'epigrafe tuttora presente sulla facciata. E' lunga metri 32,17, con una larghezza di 9,89 e con un’altezza massima al colmo del tetto di 10,20 m. Le travi dipinte andarono, invece, inspiegabilmente perdute durante il rifacimento delle coperture del 1894. Tra il 1923 e 1925, si rese obbligatorio il trasporto del tempio in altro sito data la costruzione della diga di Santa Chiara sul fiume Tirso, al fine di creare l’invaso del lago Omodeo, con Carlo Aru direttore dei lavori e che poi scrisse un libro a tema. L’11 luglio 1923, si ebbe la consegna dei lavori che si conclusero nel luglio 1925. Anche se la trachite è fragile non si ebbero problemi nel demolire la costruzione o durante il trasporto notevoli: in generale, ci si rese conto che i conci erano in buono stato di conservazione senza però una numerazione. Ma, essendo Seddargius, l’area scelta inizialmente per la riedificazione dell’abitato di Zuri, sostituita con la località di Murreddu, il trasporto da un sito all’altro, forse affrettato e con insufficiente supervisione, provocò due danni ai materiali: vennero stoccati alla rinfusa e, non avendo osservato le dovute norme precauzionali, parte dei conci vennero scheggiati sugli spigoli (La sostituzione dei blocchi trachitici fu di circa 1/3 dei totali, compresi quelli che si trovarono già danneggiati in opera durante la demolizione) Come si legge nella fonte della informazioni che vi stiamo dando - VERO O FALSO? L’ANASTILOSI. UN CASO NELLA SARDEGNA DEGLI ANNI VENTI di Carlo Pulisci risulta infine: "Da un’analisi odierna del San Pietro la prima cosa che si evince osservando le murature è la mescolanza che si è fatta nel rimontaggio dei blocchi trachitici. I conci sono stati posizionati senza alcun criterio logico, quelli interni sono diventati esterni e viceversa. Una chiara denuncia di questo fatto sono le incisioni raggiate di forma circolare presenti a ogni altezza all’esterno e all’interno, che si può supporre siano i segni delle aureole, resti degli affreschi che rivestivano l’interno della chiesa, come mi ha giustamente suggerito Roberto Coroneo"... ma... "certamente la decisione presa allora di spostare un così insigne monumento dell’Arte sarda è stata ottima, e ci permette ancora oggi di poter ammirare questa bella costruzione, arricchita per la sua insolita storia di un ulteriore elemento di interesse."

(Translated by Google) Valuable Romanesque church from around 1200 AD, with a particular history which saw its reconstruction in the town of Zuri after being dismantled due to the construction of the Flumendosa basin which compromised its stability and life itself. Rebuilt and given new life at the entrance to the ancient town of Zuri (Original) Pregevole chiesa romanica del 1200 circa dc particolare la sua storia che ne ha visto la ricostruzione dentro il paese di Zuri dopo essere stata smontata causa costruzione del bacino del flumendosa che ne ha compromessso la stabilità e la vita stessa . Ricostruita e data a nuova vita all’ingresso dell’antico paese di Zuri

Wow, visiting *Santa Chiara Dam* sounds like an amazing experience! 😄 The *Santa Chiara Dam* is a beautiful location near *Cagliari*, Sardinia. It's known for its *stunning natural beauty* and *peaceful environment*. Did you enjoy the natural views and the surrounding area? This dam is not only a *peaceful getaway* but also popular for *hiking and nature walks*. What activities did you enjoy there? Did you try *photography*, or simply relax by the *lake The dam is a great spot for *nature lovers* and *adventure enthusiasts*. If you want to talk more about a specific part of the area or need any suggestions, feel free to share! 😊

Amazing place, amazing experience!

(Translated by Google) An enchanting place, which exudes history and serenity, a pleasant place, inside there is a gesthouse managed by the nuns, where you can spend a weekend, pleasant welcome, we were guided on the tour to discover the sacred and magical place that is the monastery (Original) Un luogo incantevole,che trasuda storia e serenità,un posto piacevole,all interno è presente una gesthouse gestita dalle suore,dove poter trascorrere un fine settimana ,accoglienza gradevole ,siamo stati guidati nel tour alla scoperta del luogo sacro e magico che è il monastero

(Translated by Google) The monastery whose origins date back to the 13th century is located in the central part of Oristano, the receptive part consists of a small number of comfortable rooms, all recently renovated and furnished with sobriety in a style relevant to the environment. The environment is quiet, clean and comfortable. My personal praise goes to Sister Caterina for her careful attention to guest satisfaction. I highly recommend it. (Original) Il monastero le cui origini risalgono al XIII secolo è posizionato nella parte centrale di Oristano, la parte recettiva consiste in un esiquio numero di comode stanze e tutte recentemente ristrutturate e arredate con sobrietà in stile di pertinenza all'ambiente. L'ambiente è silenzioso ,pulito e confortevole. Un mio personale plauso va a Suora Caterina per la sua attenta premura alla soddisfazione degli ospiti. Lo raccomando vivamente.

(Translated by Google) Yes, absolutely. Lovingly furnished guest rooms with modern bathrooms and air conditioning in a stylish historic setting. A lovely little garden, a quiet yet central location. A breakfast room with complimentary coffee and other snacks, and bikes for rent. (Original) Ja, unbedingt. Liebevoll ausgestattete Gästezimmer mit modernem Bad und Klimaanlage in stilvollem historischen Ambiente. Schöner kleiner Garten, ruhige und zentrale Lage. Frühstücksraum mit kostenlosem Cafê und anderen Kleinigkeiten, Räder zum Ausleihen.

(Translated by Google) I strongly recommend the monastery of Santa Chiara for many reasons: first of all the sweet and friendly welcome of Sister Caterina. The large, tidy and soberly furnished rooms are relevant to the place. The respectful silence towards other guests, I add a well-kept garden scented with flowers and plants. In short, it's really good here. Try it and I'm sure you'll agree with me. (Original) Consiglio convintamente il monastero di Santa Chiara per tante ragioni: in primis la dolce e simpatica accoglienza di suor Caterina. Le grandi camere ordinate e sobriamente arredate pertinenti al luogo. Il rispettoso silenzio verso gli altri ospiti, aggiungo un giardino curato e profumato di fiori e piante. Insomma qui si sta davvero bene. Provate e sono sicuro che mi darete ragione.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church...the nuns are kind and have a big heart who always ask you how are you? Not everyone asks you how you are. The nuns of Santa Chiara are looking for new Poor Clares and the question I ask you is: "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Have you ever answered this personal question? And not only in church dress but for all men, women, boys, girls, boys and girls (Original) Bellissima chiesa...le suore sono di una gentilezza e un cuore grande che ti chiedono sempre come stai? Non è da tutti che ti domandino come stai. Le suore di Santa Chiara sono alla ricerca di nuove clarisse è la domanda che ti pongo io è: " Signore cosa vuoi che faccia?" Ha mai risposto a questa domanda personale? E non solo in abito chiesa ma per tutti uomini, donne, ragazzi, ragazze, bambini e bambine

(Translated by Google) In a few months the Gothic part already in evidence will be enriched by a new and small square. The old structures of the former military district will be partially revised and we Oristano residents will admire a new and unprecedented space returned to tourist use. (Original) Tra qualche mese la parte gotica già in evidenza verrà arricchita da una nuova e piccola piazza. Le vecchie strutture dell'ex distretto militare verranno parzialmente riviste e noi oristanesi ammireremo un nuovo ed inedito spazio restituito alla fruizione turistica.

Pleasant church in the centre of Oristano. It is officiated by Franciscan monks who have lived in the adjacent monastery since 1253.

(Translated by Google) Adjacent to the Church of San Francesco it houses the Franciscan fathers. The convent of San Francesco mentioned in the will of the judge of Arborea Ugone II in 1335. The building witnessed important historical moments in the political and religious life of the Giudicato of Arborea: in fact, the highest authorities of the friars used to meet in the refectory of the friars Kingdom of Arborea, and in the same hall the peace treaty was signed in 1388 between Eleonora and the Catalan-Aragonese king John I the Soccer player. Unfortunately, the vast complex, after almost six centuries, lost cohesion and consistency and disappeared almost entirely with the complete transformation, due to the new construction between 1835 and 1838. The famous crucifix, known as the Nicodemus crucifix, is placed in a particular place in the church. It is a polychrome sculpture believed to be mainly from the Valencian school and certainly inspired by the Rhine. The crucifix is ​​ascribed to the tragic and torn type and of the most heartbreaking agony, which the nascent German Expressionism also spread in Spain. Venerated on September 14th for the festival and fair on the occasion of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the crucifix can be dated to the first half of the 1300s, perhaps brought to Oristano from Tuscany. At the beginning of the 19th century the Gothic church threatened to collapse and in 1834 it was completely rebuilt. The task of carrying out the work was given to the Cagliari-born architect Gaetano Cima who, in reconstructing it, used the neo-classical style and was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, building a pronaos with 4 columns on the outside and on the inside, as well to the main altar and a small semicircular choir, 4 high chapels and 2 false and low chapels. On 22 May 1855, as a result of the "law of suppression" of religious orders, part of the convent and its furnishings were confiscated by the State Property Office. The monastery, on 24 August 1866, was occupied by the Military District and the adjacent garden was given as a free concession to the religious people who continued to officiate at the church, but living in private homes. In January 1875 the Franciscans redeemed the small infirmary of the convent and settled there. They still remain in the convent church today: The crucifix of Nicodemus; A marble statue of the Holy Bishop Basilio (a work by Nino Pisano from the 14th century); An altarpiece from the retable by Pietro Cavaro (Saint Francis receiving the stigmata); A silver processional cross (from the Oristano workshop of 1300, with Sienese influences); A reliquary (from an Oristano workshop from 1456); Parts of an altarpiece (dated 1602) by Bartolomeo Castagnola from Castelfranco Veneto; Other panels are exhibited in the Antiqvarivm Arborense Museum of Oristano and in the National Art Gallery of Cagliari. (Original) Adiacente alla Chiesa di San Francesco ospita i padri Francescani. Il convento di San Francesco citato nel testamento del giudice d'Arborea Ugone II del 1335. L'edificio fu testimone di importanti momenti storici della vita politica e religiosa del giudicato d'Arborea: nel refettorio dei frati erano infatti solite riunirsi le massime autorità del regno arborense, e nella stessa aula venne firmato il trattato di pace nel 1388 tra Eleonora e il re catalano-aragonese Giovanni I il Cacciatore. Purtroppo il vasto complesso, dopo quasi sei secoli, perdette coesione e consistenza e scomparve quasi interamente con la trasformazione completa, dovuta alla nuova costruzione tra il 1835 e il 1838. Nella chiesa trova collocazione particolare il celebre crocefisso, detto di Nicodemo, scultura policroma, creduta in prevalenza di scuola valenzana e di sicura ispirazione renana. Il crocefisso s'ascrive al tipo tragico e dilaniato e della più straziata agonia, che il nascente espressionismo tedesco diffuse anche in Spagna. Venerato il 14 settembre per la sagra e la fiera in occasione dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce, il crocefisso può essere datato alla prima metà del 1300, forse portato ad Oristano dalla Toscana. All'inizio dell'800 la chiesa gotica minacciava il crollo e nel 1834 fu completamente ricostruita. L'incarico di eseguire l'opera fu dato all'architetto cagliaritano Gaetano Cima che, nel ricostruirla, utilizzò lo stile neo-classico e si ispirò al Pantheon di Roma, costruendo all'esterno un pronao con 4 colonne e all'interno, oltre all'altare maggiore e a un piccolo coro semicircolare, 4 cappelle alte e 2 cappelle finte e basse. Il 22 maggio 1855, per effetto della “legge di soppressione” degli ordini religiosi, parte del convento e dei suoi arredi furono incamerati dal Demanio. Il monastero, il 24 agosto 1866, fu occupato dal Distretto Militare e l'orto adiacente fu dato in concessione gratuita ai religiosi che continuarono a officiare la chiesa, ma vivendo in case private. Nel gennaio 1875 i francescani riscattarono la piccola infermeria del convento e vi si stabilirono. Restano ancora oggi nella chiesa del convento: Il crocefisso di Nicodemo;Una statua di marmo del Santo Vescovo Basilio (opera di Nino Pisano del XIV secolo);Una pala del retablo di Pietro Cavaro (San Francesco che riceve le stimmate);Una croce processionale d'argento (di bottega oristanese del 1300, con influssi senesi);Un reliquiario (di bottega oristanese del 1456);Parti di un retablo (datato 1602) di Bartolomeo Castagnola da Castelfranco Veneto;Altre tavole sono esposte nel Museo Antiqvarivm Arborense di Oristano e nella Pinacoteca Nazionale di Cagliari.

(Translated by Google) Closed during our visit (Original) Fermée lors de notre passage

(Translated by Google) Excellent hospitality from Father Zibi, a Polish Franciscan. A retreat house for youth groups, families, couples, and groups of friends. Large meeting rooms. Very well-equipped kitchen, both with a cook and self-catering. Ample, private parking. Although located in the center of Oristano, it is convenient to many services. (Original) Accoglienza ottima di Padre Zibi, francescano Polacco. Casa per ritiro spirituale per gruppi giovani, famiglie, convivenze, scuot. Ampi saloni per incontri. Cucina molto ben attrezzata sia con cuoca che in autogestione. Parcheggio ampio e riservato. Sebbene in centro Oristano, comodo per tanti servizi

(Translated by Google) The church of S. Francesco is annexed to the convent of the Minor Conventuals in the historic center of Oristano; its urban location infra moenia highlights its historical role as the fulcrum of political-cultural life town, a short distance from the cathedral of S. Maria Assunta and the headquarters of the highest authorities of Oristano. At the beginning of the nineteenth century the monumental complex was in an advanced state of decay; the church in 1835 was demolished and (the dome of the building erected between 1836 and 1838 based on a design by Antonio Cano collapsed) rebuilt between 1841 and 1847 under the direction of the architect Gaetano Cima in the canonical forms of Purist classicism. The lower left portion of the façade survives of the ancient church (northwest, m 8.63), in medium-sized trachyte and limestone ashlars; the Franciscan community of Oristano, still active, maintains part of the ancient monastic building and has undertaken an action to recover the structures currently incorporated into the Military District. In the last century it was tradition that the church belonged in origin of a monastery of the Basilian Order; The reliquary with the supposed skull of St. is kept in the Treasury. Basilio, Byzantine silver from the 4th century reworked in the 15th century in an Oristano workshop. They belonged with all probability to the liturgical endowment of S. Francesco some of the codices kept in the cathedral, in particularly the antiphonary and responsorial with Gregorian chant, attributable to the third quarter of the 13th century, with 23 illuminated initials, one of which depicts the saint from Assisi. The establishment of the Franciscan community a Oristano occurred within 1253, but it seems we can ascribe only a few to the first half of the 13th century. wall structures included in the convent building, in particular the section of the two-tone rows of facing trachyte and sandstone, where a single-lancet window opens with an ogival arch with a double conch. In the last quarter of the portal of the cloister dates back to the century, with its pointed arch and diamond-pointed eyebrows, and the other lights recently reported in sight; open in the façade of the monastery towards the cathedral, they are remarkably wide and have a semicircular rib with a large inclined display. Same location chronological order is appropriate for the surviving façade piece, of accentuated Gothic typology. The hoof has a shoe molded; along the edge of the corner pillar there is a small column with a capital with phytomorphic decoration like those of the corner pilasters. The beam columns rest on the plinth, which determined the tripartition into mirrors, of which the left one is visible externally (where traces of the statue there remain stood out) and the middle one, in which the portal opened and was then blocked. Each mirror is concluded by an arch splayed ogival with Gothic mouldings. The left arch is capped at the top by a gabled frame, that one right with an ogival eyebrow, also richly decorated with phytomorphic motifs. (Sardinia Culture) (Original) La chiesa di S. Francesco è annessa al convento dei Minori conventuali in pieno centro storico di Oristano; la sua collocazione urbanistica infra moenia ne evidenzia il ruolo storico di fulcro della vita politico-culturale cittadina, a breve distanza dalla cattedrale di S. Maria assunta e dalle sedi delle massime autorità oristanesi. Agli inizi dell’Ottocento il complesso monumentale versava in stato di avanzato degrado; nel 1835 la chiesa fu abbattuta e (crollata la cupola dell’edificio eretto tra il 1836 e il 1838 su progetto di Antonio Cano) ricostruita tra il 1841 e il 1847 sotto la direzione dell’architetto Gaetano Cima in forme canoniche del Classicismo purista. Dell’antica chiesa sopravvive la porzione inferiore sinistra della facciata (a nordovest, m 8,63), in conci di trachite e calcare di media pezzatura; la comunità francescana di Oristano, ancora attiva, mantiene parte dell’antico edificio monastico e ha intrapreso un’azione di recupero delle strutture attualmente inglobate nel Distretto militare. Nel secolo scorso era tradizione che la chiesa appartenesse in origine a un cenobio dell’Ordine basiliano; nel Tesoro è custodito il reliquiario con il teschio supposto di S. Basilio, argento bizantino del IV secolo rimaneggiato nel XV in una bottega oristanese. Appartenevano con ogni probabilità alla dotazione liturgica del S. Francesco alcuni dei codici custoditi nella cattedrale, in particolare l’antifonario e responsoriale con canto gregoriano, ascrivibile al terzo quarto del XIII secolo, con 23 iniziali miniate, una delle quali raffigurante il santo assisiate. L’istituzione della comunità francescana a Oristano avvenne entro il 1253, ma alla prima metà del XIII secolo sembra di poter ascrivere soltanto alcune strutture murarie incluse nell’edificio conventuale, in particolare il tratto di paramento a filari bicromi in trachite e arenaria, dove si apre una monofora con centina ogivale a doppio strombo. All’ultimo quarto del secolo vanno riferiti il portale del chiostro, con mostra archiacuta sopraccigliata a punte di diamante, e le altre luci recentemente riportate in vista; aperte nel prospetto del monastero verso la cattedrale, sono notevolmente larghe e hanno centina semicircolare con ampia mostra inclinata. Stessa collocazione cronologica conviene al brano di facciata superstite, di accentuata tipologia gotica. Lo zoccolo ha scarpa modanata; lungo lo spigolo del pilastro angolare è inalveolata una colonnina con capitello a decoro fitomorfo come quelli delle paraste d’angolo. Sullo zoccolo poggiano le colonnine a fascio, che determinavano la tripartizione in specchi, di cui sono visibili esternamente quello sinistro (dove resta traccia della statua che vi campeggiava) e quello mediano, in cui si apriva il portale poi tamponato. Ogni specchio è concluso da arcata ogivale strombata con modanature gotiche. L’arcata sinistra è ribattuta in alto da cornice timpanata, quella destra da sopracciglio ogivale, anch’esso riccamente istoriato a motivi fitomorfi. (Sardegna Cultura)

(Translated by Google) Quite ok (Original) Ganz ok

Average via ferrata with no markings for the exit that could go quite badly wrong if you don't find it

This via ferrata is just your average ferrata. The parking is great as there's lots of space for at least 20 cars. Be aware that the drive to it is a very small 2-way winding road. Gladly it is paved. This old castle is unmaintained so the approach to the ferrata is also quite overgrown. You start by following the road to the castle at the bottom of the valley, and from there a path branches off to the right (marked). The path is visible enough to follow, and takes about 10 minutes to get to the ferrata from the castle. The climb is an average climb, going around the cliff with the only cool part of going through a cave. Because you're at the bottom of a valley, you're not high off the ground, and so the view is not necessarily impressive. The way back up is very unclear as you go up a trail barely visible through the weeds. You end up at the far side of the castle. The Castello is not much either, but the landscape next to it makes it nicer. Overall, I would recommend doing other ferratas on the island. This one is only unique for its cave passage.

Just ruins. But the scenery is cool.

The via ferrata is quite short. It took us about 30 mins to do with a 20 min walk down to the start and about 20 min walk back up from the end of the ferrata. The trail leading to the ferrata from the castle is not maintained. The path was clearly visible, but shrubbery made it hard to pass through at times. From the castle, it took us 10 minutes to get to the beginning. The ferrata itself is interesting, with the cave being the most interesting part. Once you reach the end, the hike back up to the castle is very tricky to find but rather short as well (it wanders up the steep cliff, so be careful). In my opinion, it's 3 stars because I've done the other ferratas on the island and they are more fun with better views. But it's still worth doing to see the cave.

(Translated by Google) Did this super cool Via Ferrata twice in a row today. From the parking lot at the Rifugio you walk down to the ruins of the castle (keep right and not left to the climbing wall). Just before that, go right and down. At a foundation of a building (?) go left and stay near the rock wall. Then the path goes down and to the left to the rock wall. The steel cable hangs in the left corner. (Original) Vandaag deze super gave Via Ferrata 2x na elkaar gedaan. Vanaf de parkeerplaats bij de Rifugio loop je naar beneden naar de ruïnes van het kasteel (houdt rechts aan en niet links naar de klimwand). Vlak daarvoor ga je naar rechts en naar beneden. Bij een fundament van een gebouw (?) ga je naar links en blijf je bij de rotswand. Vervolgens gaat het pad naar beneden en naar links naar de rotswand. Links in de hoek hangt de staalkabel.

(Translated by Google) From the municipality of Samugheo there are several indications for the castle of Medusa. The road to get to the car park by car is quite narrow and there isn't too much space to maneuver in case a car arrives in the opposite direction. Once you arrive at the car park you will find a closed refuge and some signs. For the via ferrata you need to follow the Araxisi sign (the via ferrata is not mentioned...). After about 10 minutes of steep descent you arrive at the ruins of the Medusa castle, where there is also a sign indicating that the via ferrata is CLOSED and that it is not possible to use the equipped route. Even the shelter near the car park now seems to be abandoned. It's a shame because the place deserves and should be valorized instead of being abandoned. (Original) Dal comune di Samugheo si trovano diverse indicazioni per il castello di Medusa. La strada per arrivare in macchina al parcheggio è parecchio stretta e non c'è troppo spazio per fare manovra nel caso in cui dovesse arrivare una macchina nel verso opposto. Arrivati al parcheggio si trova un rifugio chiuso e alcuni cartelli. Per la ferrata bisogna seguire il cartello Araxisi(la ferrata non viene menzionata...). Dopo circa 10 minuti di ripida discesa si arriva alle rovine del castello di Medusa, dove si trova anche il cartello che indica che la ferrata è CHIUSA e che non è possibile utilizzare il percorso attrezzato. Anche il rifugio vicino al parcheggio sembra essere ormai abbandonato. Peccato perché il luogo merita e andrebbe valorizzato al posto che essere abbandonato.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting ruins of a 4th century AD castle. located on top of a solitary hill and surrounded by gorges and cliffs. It is easy to reach it along a simple path about 500 meters from a refreshment area. There are numerous trekking paths and climbing walls. It's a shame because it could be better valued. (Original) Interessantissime rovine di un castello del IV secolo d.c. collocato in cima ad un colle solitario e circondato da gole e dirupi. È facile raggiungerlo percorrendo un semplice sentiero a circa 500 metri da un'area ristoro. Numerosi i sentieri trekking e le pareti per l'arrampicata. Peccato perché potrebbe essere maggiormente valorizzato.

Beautiful 13th-century tower. Climb to the top for great views of the town.

Just a 12th century tower, nothing interesting but it was an important historical work. Go up the tower for the view is nice.

This is one of the last buildings from the old city fortifications - actually this was the main entrance to the city. Tickets can be bought from the museum nearby. I suggest you do the museum visit first and see a mockup of the old fortifications. We were given a guided tour by Maurizio - really nice gentleman, typical of all Sardi :-) If you visit Oristano, then you have to visit the museum and this building.

Sadly it was pelting with rain and it had the tower was closed to prevent any Darwin attempts. Beautiful piece of engineering though.

Very nice for a short visit and see the town from above. Prices are very reasonable (EUR 2 for an adult, EUR 1 for a kid)

€3.50 per adult €2. Per child over 6 year. Information available in different languages the girl at the entrance is very helpful and kind providing all the information about the tower

Sadly the tower was closed for maintenance when i was there, but the plaques of information was still interesting and worth the visit when in oristano!

Very good information point. Staff was very friendly and helpfull. They provided us in all necessary maps, informations and smile to enjoy Provencia di Oristano.

(Translated by Google) The building is located exactly in the central square of Eleonora d'Arborea. It is a very well-kept office where I found kindness and helpfulness among the well-trained staff (Original) Lo stabile si trova esattamente nella centralissima piazza di Eleonora d'Arborea. È un ufficio molto ben curato dove io ho trovato nel personale ben preparato gentilezza e disponibilità

(Translated by Google) We couldn't get service for two reasons: On Sunday, according to the Google Maps schedule, they close at 7 p.m., but they were already closed by 6 p.m. We went on Monday at 10:15 a.m. and found they were also closed until 12:30 p.m. They redirected us to another location for service, but they didn't have the appropriate information to provide the service. (Original) No pudimos recibir el servicio por dos motivos: El domingo, según el horario de Google Maps, cierra a las 19h, pero a las 18h ya estaban cerrados. Acudimos el lunes a las 10:15 de la mañana y nos encontramos con que también estaban cerrados hasta las 12:30. Te redirigen a otro local para recibir la atención pero no tienen la información adecuada para prestar el servicio.

(Translated by Google) The gentleman who gave us the information regarding Oristano was impeccable. Kind, generous in giving information and provided us with the necessary material for visiting the city. (Original) Il signore che ci ha dato le informazioni riguardo Oristano è stato impeccabile. Gentile, generoso nel dare informazioni e ci ha fornito il materiale necessario per la visita della città.

(Translated by Google) we were very well received and very well informed. The places offered were magnificent. Thanks to the team (Original) nous avons très bien accueillis et très bien renseignés. Les endroits proposés étaient magnifiques. Merci à l’équipe

(Translated by Google) We stopped by during Sunday opening hours and found it closed. There was a sign posted confirming the correct hours. After more than an hour, the situation remained unchanged. Locals say this happens frequently. It's a shame because the area has so much to offer. (Original) Passato in orario di apertura domenicale e trovato chiuso Con tanto di cartello esposto che confermava l'orario corretto Dopo più di un'ora la situazione non cambia Persone del posto dichiarano che la cosa accade di frequente Peccato perché la zona ha tantissimo da offrire

(Translated by Google) Even though it was stated to be open (Sunday afternoon), the office was blissfully closed. We tried to call again but to no avail. It's a real shame not to offer this service in the middle of the tourist season (August). (Original) Nonostante nell'orario fosse dichiarato aperto (domenica pomeriggio) l'ufficio era beatamente chiuso, abbiamo provato a ripassare ma senza soluzione, davvero un gran peccato non dare questo servizio in piena stagione turistica (agosto)

The mall offers all you need.

We try to go as much as possible even those it's a long drive for us 30 km away. Shopping centre is in a good position with lots of parking spaces. Inside it's very clean with lots of choices to shop from.

Plenty of shops also traditional and local food and jewellery and ceramics. Very well stocked beauty chain and huge supermarket with great variety of food and home accessories.

Spent some time here during our Italy cycling tour. It was 38°C outside so we had to find some shade. A regular mall.

Nice to cool off and to shop. Very clean restrooms!

It is a shame because it is a good space but the quality of the shops is really low. The best thing are the parking space and the bars but I doubt a mall centre should be praised based on that!

Good place to make shopping. There are not many shops but the center offers good variety of different boutiques with good prices. There are also cafes, bakery, supermarket, pharmacy and optical and souvenir store there. It is the only big commercial center in Oristano.

Very nice.

(Translated by Google) Completely circular church, very well frescoed, with the coat of arms of the family of reference. 17th century period, but with an earlier layout. (Original) Chiesa completamente circolare, molto bene affrescata, con lo stemma della famiglia di riferimento. Epoca XVII secolo, ma con impianto precedente.

(Translated by Google) Church in Oristano closed during our visit (Original) Eglise à Oristano femée lors de notre passage

(Translated by Google) Historic Oristano church. An obligatory step during a trip for school groups or for devotees and non-devotees who would like to get to know the historic area of ​​the city (Original) Chiesa storica Oristanese. Un passaggio obbligato in occasione di una gita per le scolaresche o per i devoti e non che vorrebbero conoscere la zona storica della città

(Translated by Google) It is a church located in Oristano in via del Carmine. Her style is roccoçò and is very venerated and at the beginning of July the population follows the novena which ends with the infiorats procession and the open air mass. The herbs that cover the road where the procession passes are all aromatic and the streets smell of mint, rosemary, helichrysum, verbena etc and finally the rose petals and geraniums color the road. A scapular bearing the image of the Madonna is distributed. (Original) È una chiesa che si trova in Oristano in via del Carmine . Il suo stile è roccoçò è molto venerata e ai primi di Luglio la popolazione segue la novena che si conclude con la processione infiorats e con la messa all' aperto . Le erbe che coprono la strada dove passa la processione sono tutte aromatiche e le strade profumano di menta , rosmarino , elicriso , verbena etc e infine i petali di rosa e i gerani colorano la strada . Viene distribuito uno scapolare che riporta l ' immagine della Madonna .

(Translated by Google) The church is located in the historic center of Oristano. It is part of the complex of the former convent of the Carmelite fathers and, given its size, it can be defined as a 'small' Rococo masterpiece in Italy. This is the most significant work of the Piedmontese architect Giuseppe Viana. The facade is made of sandstone blocks, punctuated by smooth pilaster strips with Ionic capitals and a large portal. The interior has a single nave overlooked by 4 large hemispherical niches constituting the chapels of the church. The raised choir and the lively shades of the plaster are noteworthy. (Original) La chiesa si trova nel pieno centro storico di Oristano. Fa parte del complesso dell'ex convento dei padri carmelitani e, date le sue dimensioni, può essere definita un 'piccolo' capolavoro del Rococò in Italia. Di tratta dell'opera più significativa dell'architetto piemontese Giuseppe Viana. La facciata è in blocchi di arenaria, scandita da lesene lisce con capitelli ionici e un ampio portale. L'interno presenta un'unica navata sulla qual si affacciano 4 ampie nicchie emisferiche costituenti le cappelle della chiesa. Notevoli il coro sopraelevato e le tonalità vivaci degli intonaci.

(Translated by Google) Small church but with a great ancient history, magnificent to be able to go up to the top floor with a particular floor. Original and valuable furnishings. You cannot come to Oristano and not visit it (Original) Piccola chiesa ma con una grande antica storia,magnifico poter salire fino all'ultimo piano con pavimento particolare. Arredi originali e di pregio. Non si può venire a Oristano e non visitarla

(Translated by Google) Tour of the ancient fortifications of Oristano (Original) Tour des anciennes fortifications d'Oristano

(Translated by Google) I visited it on the occasion of open monuments, satisfied with the visit and the girls' explanation. Advise (Original) L' ho visitata in occasione di monumenti aperti, soddisfatta della visita e della spiegazione delle ragazze. Consiglio

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately it is not open now but I visited it many years ago... Beautiful, a piece of our Oristano history. I recommend the visit during the Open Monuments event (Original) Purtroppo ora non è aperta ma l ho visitata tanti anni fa... Bellissima, un pezzo della nostra storia Oristanese. Consiglio la visita durante l evento Monumenti Aperti

(Translated by Google) Must see (Original) Da vedere

(Translated by Google) Evocative, even if it serves as a traffic island, if you look at it calmly you appreciate the color of the stone, its legible round shape, the beauty (Original) Suggestiva, anche se funge da spartitraffico, se la guardi con calma ne apprezzi il colore della pietra, la sua forma tonda leggibile, la bellezza

(Translated by Google) Nice interesting place, shame it's being used abusively by someone. (Original) Bel luogo interessante, peccato viene usata abusivamente da qualcuno.