History

As you move among these ancient stones, imagine the farmers, craftsmen, and priests who made S’Ortali ’e su Monti a thriving center of life and ceremony for over a millennium.

Former Tobacco Factory / Caritas Press▶️ to listen to the audioguide! 🔊 Directions Until the 1960s, this building was the local tobacco factory, started in the early 1920s by Bishop Virgilio of Tortolì to give steady work to young women with few opportunities. In less than a year, the quality of its tobacco proved excellent.…



Tower of San Gemiliano Press▶️ to listen to the audioguide! 🔊 Directions The Tower of San Gemiliano, erected in the early seventeenth century, underwent numerous name changes over time: initially known as “del Zaccurro,” it later appeared as “Iacuri,” “Saccuru,” and “del Zacuro,” before becoming “Punta del Sacurro” and, by corruption of pronunciation, “Punta del Soccorso.” It…

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Stella Maris” stands on the remains of an ancient building with a rectangular plan, stone façade, wooden main door and a three‑level bell tower