IglesiasMining heritage
Porto Flavia: how the cliffside loading port worked
Understand Porto Flavia near Iglesias: its tunnels, storage silos and ship-loading system, with practical advice for planning a guided visit.
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CarboniaArchaeology
Villa Sulcis Museum in Carbonia: reading the landscape through objects
Explore Villa Sulcis Archaeological Museum in Carbonia through objects, reconstructions and practical questions for a rewarding visit.
IglesiasNature
Santa Barbara Cave in Iglesias: crystals and the visit
Visit Santa Barbara Cave in Iglesias: why access is through a mine, what to notice on the walls and how to prepare for the guided route.
IglesiasArt & architecture
Santa Chiara in Iglesias: reading the cathedral’s architecture
Discover Santa Chiara Cathedral in Iglesias: its setting, medieval fabric and later interior changes, with sources for a closer look.
CarboniaArchaeology
Monte Sirai, Carbonia: understanding the archaeological site
Understand Monte Sirai near Carbonia: its settlement, burial grounds and tophet, with advice for exploring the archaeological park.
CarboniaMining heritage
Carbonia Coal Museum: planning your visit
Plan a visit to Carbonia’s Coal Museum: the underground tour, booking and temporary changes during renovation work at the Serbariu mine.
IglesiasArt & architecture
Iglesias: traces of the Belle Époque
As we walk in the historic center of Iglesias we cross seven centuries of history in the space of a few hundred meters. Next to the medieval Pisan walls and the Gothic…
SiliquaArt & architecture
Acquafredda: a castle between history and legend
Located in the heart of Sulcis Iglesiente, just four kilometers from Siliqua, a medieval fortress breaks the line of the horizon. The castle of Acquafredda has dominated the Cixerri valley for over…
GonnesaNature
Nuraxi Figus: fossils and prehistoric nature
Located in the rural heart of Sulcis Iglesiente, Nuraxi Figus has a few hundred souls, silent roads and the scent of the sea a few minutes drive. At first sight, this small…
MasainasTraditions
Masainas: rural traditions and farming heritage
Masainas has its roots in a history deeply linked to the earth and its rhythms. Since ancient times, this corner of Sulcis has been inhabited by rural communities that have been able…
BuggerruLocal stories
Buggerru: mines, cliffs and wild seas
Buggerru is one of the most fascinating places of Sulcis Iglesiente, since it combines mining memory, wild nature and a sea with primordial charm. Its identity stems from the encounter between rock,…