The domus of Villaputzu
In Sardinia they are called Domus de Janas, term which has been simplistically translated as "house of fairies or witches". Popular tradition has it that fairy creatures lived inside these ancient structures, Janas, capable of influencing men's lives for better or worse. They could multiply the livestock, dare […]
Quirra and his characters
Political intrigues and economic agreements reigned supreme in Quirra: everything inside was a carousel of characters, many of whom were forgotten. Instead, we remember two women who are part of the Carroz family. At first, Eleonora went down in history for having lived in the castle and above all for having contributed to the death of the diocese of Suelli. Violante […]
Sites of community importance in Villaputzu
The territory of Villaputzu is characterized by at least four types of landscape: the mountain one that gives a taste of itself in the hinterland, coastal habitat, the valley one and the pond ecosystems largely defined as Sites of Community Importance. Let's talk specifically about ParduMareus, IsMurtas and FluminiDurci. The alluvial plains, favored by the crossing of the Flumendosa and the Rio […]
The churches of Villaputzu
Of some, very little remains, still others are just as beautiful as they were in the past. Villaputzu is an ideal destination for lovers of medieval churches: has at least two to offer, all worth visiting and photographing. The church of San Nicola It is certainly one of the best known and admired. It appears to have been built between […]
Useful Numbers
–; Pharmacies Dr. Melis Romina , National Street, 38, tel. 070997052 –; Carabinieri Via Nazionale, 171, tel. 070997022 –; Post Office Via Nazionale, 32, tel. 070997030 –; Banks Banco di Sardegna, via Azuni, 1, tel. 070997058 –; Municipal Library Via Nazionale, 166/a tel. 070997287 –; Tourist Association Pro Loco Via Nazionale, 166, tel. 070996134 –; […]
