There are many places of interest in Sardinia, there would not even be a need to specify it. And you will immediately have thought of the beaches, the cities, the excursions, the sea views. In fact, this time we suggest a different route from the usual ones. That will make you discover five magical places with that little bit of mystery.
According to one of the most ancient and famous Sardinian legends, the janas are fairies with white and very delicate skin that usually appear at night. Domus de Janas literally means “house of the fairies”: they are ancient hypogean tombs, of pre-nuragic origin, carved out on the rock. The popular tradition has seen in these tombs the houses of the little fairies.
In the Porto Torres area there are several domus de janas, such as that of Su Crucifissu Mannu.
It is one of the most beautiful nuraghi in all Sardinia. It is located in Barumini. It consists of a majestic nuraghe surrounded by an extensive nuragic village: the nuraghe dates back to the 16th-14th century BC. while the village developed between the thirteenth and sixth centuries BC.
Admiring the entire complex standing alone in the middle of an uninhabited part of the island is an experience that takes your breath away for the atmosphere it is able to offer.
The archaeological site of Pranu Mutteddu has earned a nickname as particular as it is evocative: the Stonehenge of Sardinia. The name means “field of myrtle”. Here, the luxuriant nature surrounds a large number of menhirs, arranged in groups of two, three and sometimes six elements.
Even today, it is not known what the logic behind their arrangement is and what the real purpose of the place was: it is thought, presumably, that it was a burial place. And the halo of mystery that surrounds it does nothing but increase its charm.
The same aura of mystery that surrounds the pyramid of Monte d’Accoddi. Yes, you read right: in Sardinia there is a pyramid that is very reminiscent of a Mesopotamian ziqqurat. How is it possible such a thing given that, at the moment, there is no evidence of any contact between the Sardinian populations and the civilization of the so-called fertile Crescent?
The question has not been answered yet.
Could a castle, possibly abandoned and ruined, be missing from a list of mysterious places? Several legends have arisen around the castle of Casteldoria. All to be discovered, perhaps, by taking a quick visit.
Image source: Di Greenser – Opera propria, Copyrighted free use, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18741263
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