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Former Tobacco Factory / Caritas

Former Tobacco Factory / Caritas Press▶️ to listen to the audioguide! 🔊 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…

Church of San Giorgio

The church was inaugurated on June 8, 1997. It is dedicated to Saint George of Suelli, a bishop who lived between the 10th and 11th centuries. He is especially venerated in Sardinia, particularly in the region of Ogliastra, where he is the patron saint of the diocese. It is believed that he played a key role in the Christian conversion of this area.

Church of San Gemiliano

The country church of San Gemiliano stands just a few steps from the sea, near the tower that bears its name, and charms visitors with its simple, intimate atmosphere. Dedicated to one of the first bishops of Cagliari, the current building was completely reconstructed in the 20th century, replacing an older chapel that likely dated back to the 16th century.

Tower of San Gemiliano

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…

Stella Maris Church

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

Cala Genovesi

Press▶️ to listen to the audioguide! 🔊 Indicazioni Cala Genovesi takes its name from the Maritime Republic of Genoa, which in the 13th century defeated the Maritime Republic of Pisa and took control of the Pisan territories in Sardinia. It…

San Michele Tower

San Michele Tower Press▶️ to listen to the audioguide! 🔊 Directions Known as the San Miguel de Arbatas Tower, it was built in the mid‑1500s on the remains of an old Pisan watchtower—before King Philip II set up the Royal Administration…

The Bellavista lighthouse

The Bellavista lighthouse Press▶️ to listen to the audioguide! 🔊 Directions The Bellavista lighthouse stands about 165 meters above sea level. It is named after the nearby promontory where it was built. The lighthouse was constructed on the site of…