| Iglesias | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sardinia | |
| Territory | Iglesiente | |
| Altitude | 200 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 208.23 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 26.407 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Iglesienti | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0781 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 09016 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Santa Chiara | |
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Iglesias is a city of Southern Sardinia, in the province of Southern Sardinia.
To know
Geographical notes
Iglesias is located in the subregion ofIglesiente and borders on Buggerru, Carbonia, Domusnovas, Fluminimaggiore, Gonnesa, Museums, Narcao, Siliqua, Vallermosa, Villacidro is Villamassargia. In the province of Cagliari until 2005 and then the provincial capital of the province of Carbonia-Iglesias together with Carbonia until 2016, since that year it has been part of the province of Southern Sardinia.
- the church of Our Lady of Valverde
Salvaterra Castle
How to orient yourself
Iglesias (Italy): full screen map.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie
Fractions
- Barega, shared with the municipality of Carbonia
- Corongiu, shared with the municipality of Carbonia
- Tanì, shared with the municipality of Carbonia
- Bindua, here it is possible to visit the cave of Santa Barbara
- Masua, here you can visit the Porto Flavia mining site
- Mount Agruxiau
- Monteponi
- Nebida
- St. Benedict
- San Giovanni Mine
How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (52.4 km from Iglesias), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Pisa, Bologna, Milan-Bergamo, Rome Ciampino, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other airlines such as for example Easyjet is Volotea serving other national and European destinations.
By car
Iglesias railway station
- From Cagliari take the State Road 130 Iglesiente.
- Those coming from other areas of Sardinia must take the State Road 131 Carlo Felice up to the gates of Cagliari, then take the State Road 130 Iglesiente.
From the port of Cagliari or, for those coming from Genoa, from the ports of Porto Torres you hate Olbia- White Island.
On the train
- 2 Iglesias railway station. The station is located along the Decimomannu-Iglesias line and connects the city with Cagliari.
By bus
From Cagliari with the ARST buses it is possible to reach Iglesias.
How to get around
By public transport
Service carried out byARST.
What see
The cathedral of Santa Chiara
- the church of San Salvatore
The walls of Iglesias
- the church of San Francesco
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- the church of San Michele
Churches
- 1 Cathedral of Santa Chiara. Cathedral of the thirteenth century.
- 2 Church of San Salvatore. Church of the 10th century.
- 3 Church of Our Lady of Valverde. 13th century church.
- 4 Church of San Francesco. Church of the sixteenth century.
- 5 Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie. Sanctuary of the twelfth century.
- 6 Collegio Church. 17th century church.
- Church of the Purgative Souls. 18th century church.
- 7 Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Good Way. Sanctuary of the eighteenth century.
- 8 Church of San Domenico. Church of the sixteenth century.
- 9 Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. Church of the 10th century.
- 10 Church of San Michele. Church of the fifteenth century.
- 11 Church of San Giuseppe. Church of the sixteenth century.
- 12 Church of San Marcello. 18th century church.
Archaeological sites
The archaeological area of Matzanni
- 13 Salvaterra Castle.
- 14 Pisan walls of Iglesias (north-western fortification).
- 15 Pisan walls of Iglesias (northern fortification).
- 16 Archaeological area of Matzanni (Located on the border with the comume of Vallermosa).
Museums
- 17 Museum of Mining Art, Via Roma 47, ☎ 39 0781 350037, 39 339 4051486, 39 338 9221392, fax: 39 0781 350037, @[email protected].
Open by reservation; Sat-Sun (from June to September) 18: 00-20: 30. - 18 Diocesan Museum, Vico Duomo 1, ☎ 39 0781 435779, @[email protected]. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun 10: 00-13: 00; Sat 17: 00-20: 30. Sacred art museum.
Open by reservation; Sat-Sun (from June to September) 18: 00-20: 30.Other
- 19 Monumental cemetery of Iglesias.
- 20 Marganai Forest (Shared with the municipalities of Domusnovas is Fluminimaggiore).
Events and parties
Procession on Holy Thursday Iglesias
Baballotti
Procession of Mt.
Procession of Mt.
Is Vexillas
Procession of the Descenso
- Medieval historical parade. August 13.
- Feast of Sancta Maria di Mezo di Gosto. August 15. Religious procession with shoulder votive machines, called candlesticks.
- Rites of Holy Week. March or April on Easter weekend. The Archconfraternity of the Holy Mount is today the only institution that supervises the organization of the Holy Week rites, all thanks to the contribution of the Iglesiente population; we think of the transport of the Simulacra in procession guaranteed by the young people with the "Baballotti" dress (penitential dress that recalls that of the ancient Disciplinants) and we think of the many children who also wear the penitential dress. In procession (there are four Processions: Tuesday evening, Thursday evening, Friday morning and evening) the Confreres of the Santo Monte wear the imposing dress of "Germano" (from the Spanish Hermano = Brother), white in color, starched and garnished with black bows and finally the "Sa Visiera" hood that covers the face during the Processions as a sign of humility.
- The Arciconfraternita del Santo Monte was born around 1500 and is the oldest association in the city. On 16 November 1616 it was aggregated to the Archconfraternity of the Gonfalone of Rome and raised to the current rank of Archconfraternity. The five centuries of life of the Sodality are marked by the assistance activity, yesterday with the hospital of San Michele (until 1500) and assistance to death row inmates (until 1850), today with assistance to people in need and with the organization of the rites of Holy Week, of clear Spanish culture, the first traces of which date back to the last decades of the 1600s.
- Holy Tuesday. It is the first Procession, that of the Mysteries: seven wooden sculptures that tell the Passion. Jesus praying in the garden of olives (a real olive tree hoisted in the sedan chair with Mediterranean flowers and essences). This is followed by the Capture, the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo, Calvary, the Crucifixion and the Virgin of Sorrows. In this procession, as in all the others, the confreres parade in order and with a solemn step in front of the Virgin their protector. In all the Processions the only admitted association is that of the female of the Blessed Sacrament. The following day in the Holy Mass at the Church of San Michele, the branches of the olive tree and the ornamental flowers are blessed and distributed to the faithful.
- Itinerary: The procession of the Mysteries at 19:00, Church of San Michele, Via Pullo, della Zecca, Piazza Manzoni, Vie Angioy, Amsicora, Rolfi, Giordano, Piazza Pichi, Via Verdi, Piazza Collegio, Piazza Pichi, Via Sarcidano, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Martini, Azuni, Musio, Cagliari, Cavour, Manno, Cavallotti, Fountain, Eleonora, Piazza Sella, Corso Matteotti, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Cavour, Manno, Piazza Collegio, Vie Repubblica, Don Minzoni, Piazza San Francesco, Vie Don Minzoni, Satta, Pullo, Church of San Michele.
- Holy thursday. In this procession the silence is broken by the noise of the "Matraccas". The absolute protagonist is Our Lady of Sorrows who is looking for her Son Jesus, as popular tradition dictates, in all the churches of the historic center. Even the faithful as a sign of penance stop in the churches they meet along the historical route. Su "Nenniri" (wheat or legumes put to sprout in the dark) makes a fine show in the altars of the Reposition.
- Itinerary: Procession of the Addolorata at 8.00 pm, Church of San Michele, Vie Pullo, Zecca, Piazza Manzoni, Vie Angioy, Amsicora, Rolfi, Giordano, Piazza Pichi, Via Sarcidano, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Martini, Azuni, Musio, Cagliari , Cavour, Manno, Cavallotti, Fountain, Eleonora, Piazza Sella, Corso Matteotti, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Cavour, Manno, Piazza Collegio, Vie Repubblica, Don Minzoni, Piazza San Francesco, Vie Don Minzoni, Satta, Pullo, Church of San Michele .
- Friday morning. The historic district of "Sa Costera", in its "upper" part, becomes the stage and this Procession called, in fact, of the "Monte"; the ascent of Jesus to Calvary is staged and the protagonist is the simulacrum of Jesus with the cross on his shoulders, followed by Our Lady of Sorrows. The structure of the procession is the same as the previous day, with the matracconis, the drum, the crowd of children dressed as baballottis, the women of the Blessed Sacrament, i baballottis adults and the Germans escorting the Virgin. In this unusual and particular morning scenario, the solemnity and austerity of the costumes of the baballottis and of the Germans, with the historic charm of the oldest district of the city. In this procession, the children carry a small wooden cross in addition to the matracca, as a sign of penance.
- Itinerary: Procession of the "Monte" at 9:00 am, Church of San Michele, Vie Pullo, della Zecca, Piazza Manzoni, Vie Angioy, Amsicora, Rolfi, Giordano, Piazza Pichi, Via Sarcidano, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Martini, Azuni, Musio , Cagliari, Cavour, Manno, Cavallotti, Piazza Fenza, Vie Fontana, Lanusei, Straight, Spano, Baudi di Vesme, Mazzini, Piazza Municipio, Vie Duomo, Verdi, Repubblica, Don Minzoni, Piazza San Francesco, Vie Don Minzoni, Satta, Pullo, Church of San Michele.
- Friday night. In the early afternoon, at three o'clock, in the privacy of the church of San Michele and in the presence of the Brothers alone, the ancient practice of "Su Scravumentu" takes place, which consists in releasing Christ from his Cross and placing him on the litter "Sa Lettera". It is a touching and moving practice, during which the entire Sodality tightens around itself in a moment of reflection and prayer of rare intensity. Preparations for the evening procession continue with the setting up of the litter, adorned with veils, tulle and lights that highlight its royalty; the dressing of the main characters of the Procession: "Is Varionis" and "San Giovanni e la Maddalena". The procession of the "Descenso" (Procession of the Descent of Jesus from the Cross: funeral) begins immediately after sunset and is unmistakable for its pompous and regal style. To the processional elements of the preceding days are added the two banners "Is Vexillas" that precede the "San Giovanni e la Maddalena", two children, strictly boys, wearing oriental-style clothes garnished with gold jewelry, "Is Varionis" who personify the nobles "Giuseppe D'Arimeta and Nicodemo" accompanied by two servants, with ladders and tools for the deposition. Even the clothes of these four characters, with thick beards and hats, are clearly oriental in style. Further back is the royal canopy with the ancient seventeenth-century simulacrum of Christ taken down from the cross [3]. Finally, the presence of the Addolorata following her son is obvious, escorted by the brothers in German dress. The imposing procession closes with a large wooden cross carried voluntarily on the shoulders by numerous faithful penitents.
- Itinerary: Procession of the "Descenso" at 20:00, Church of San Michele, Vie Pullo, Zecca, Piazza Manzoni, Vie Angioy, Amsicora, Rolfi, Giordano, Piazza Pichi, Via Sarcidano, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Martini, Azuni, Musio, Cagliari, Cavour, Manno, Cavallotti, Fountain, Eleonora, Piazza Sella, Corso Matteotti, Piazza Lamarmora, Vie Cavour, Manno, Piazza Collegio, Vie Repubblica, Don Minzoni, Satta, Pullo, Church of San Michele.
- Easter Rites. Easter day is the turn of the Procession of "S'Incontru" (the meeting) between the simulacra of the Madonna and the Risen Jesus. The central Piazza Sella, which represents the living room of the city, acts as the stage. The two simulacra, which come from opposite streets with separate processions, meet one in front of the other and, after three ritual bows, continue together towards the Cathedral where the Bishop waits for the solemn Pontifical. Gifts, festive music and typical sweets follow one another along the playful path. The following Tuesday, in the Procession of "S'Inserru" (the Closing), the simulacra of the Madonna and of the Risen Christ, close the Easter Rites with a benevolent wish for the years to come.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Shows
- 1 Madison Cineworld multiplex, Via Cavalier San Filippo, ☎ 39 0781 24840, @[email protected]. Multiplex cinema.
- 2 Electra Theater, Pichi Square. The theater hosts operas and concerts.
Where to eat
The church of the Collegio
Moderate prices
- 1 Oui La Crépe!, Via Cagliari 11, ☎ 39 347 4437933, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 17: 30-22: 00. Creperie.
Average prices
- 2 From Roberto, Corso Cristoforo Colombo 5, ☎ 39 0781 24808. Fri-Wed 14: 30-22: 30. Pizzeria.
- 3 Biki Biki Sisters, Via Crocifisso 14, ☎ 39 0781 31339, 39 347 3460339. Wed-Mon 8: 00–14: 30 and 19: 00–22: 30; Tue 8: 00–14: 30. Gastronomy.
- 4 Baddy'S, Via Cappuccini 16, ☎ 39 0781 255029. Mon-Sun 11: 00-24: 00. Restaurant Pizzeria.
- 5 Elisir Smeralda, Via Garibaldi 66, ☎ 39 349 3340172. Mon-Sun 11: 00-15: 00 and 18: 00-1: 30. Sandwich shop.
- 6 Koro, Via Sardegna 19, ☎ 39 388 1933055. Japanese restaurant.
- 7 The Planetarium, Quintino Sella Square 18, ☎ 39 0781 252861. Mon-Sun 6: 00-2: 00. Restaurant.
- 8 Medieval Gazebo, Via Musio 21, ☎ 39 0781 30871. Mon-Sat 12: 00-15: 00 and 19: 30-23: 00. Restaurant.
- 9 Pinturbo, Via Cagliari 53, ☎ 39 371 3274142. Fast food.
- 10 Habanero, Via Catalani 5, ☎ 39 0781 879830. Restaurant.
- 11 I love pizza, Via Giovanni Falcone 3, ☎ 39 329 4128869. Mon-Sat 18: 00-24: 00. Pizzeria.
- 12 Argentaria, Via Tasso / Via Pintus, ☎ 39 0781 30216, fax: 39 0781 30216, @[email protected]. Restaurant Pizzeria.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Rubja Court, Via Barega, ☎ 39 0781 32543, 39 348 9158660, fax: 39 0781 1890136, @[email protected]. Hotel restaurant.
- 2 Eurohotel, Via Fratelli Bandiera 34, ☎ 39 0781 22643, 39 351 5684698, @[email protected]. Hotel.
- 3 Sa Lolla, Via Goffredo Mameli 2/4, ☎ 39 0781 251120. Hotel.
- 4 Sport Village, Via Carlo Alberto from the Church, ☎ 39 0781 921730, @[email protected]. Check in: 15:00-21:00, check-out: by 10:30. Hotel.
- 5 Arthur, Quintino Sella Square 15, ☎ 39 0781 22492, 39 0781 22546, fax: 39 0781 32449, @[email protected]. Hotel.
Safety
Useful numbers
- 3 Police Station, Via Emanuela Loi 11, ☎ 39 0781 27501, fax: 39 0781 2750240, @[email protected].
- 4 Local police, Via Pacinotti 5, ☎ 39 0781 274350. Mon 9: 00-11: 30; Thu 15: 30-17: 00.
- 5 Carabinieri, Via Cattaneo 7, ☎ 39 0781 42502.
- 6 Finance Police, Via Frà Ignazio 31, ☎ 39 0781 40893, fax: 39 0781 7503315.
- 7 Fire fighters, Corso Cristoforo Colombo, ☎ 39 0781 22222, fax: 39 0781 22222.
- 8 Forest Station, Via Canepa ex Enaip, ☎ 39 0781 2703876, fax: 39 0781 2703875, @[email protected]. Mon 8: 00-13: 00; Fri 15: 00-19: 00.
- 9 Santa Barbara Hospital, Via San Leonardo 1, ☎ 39 0781 3921.
- 10 C.T.O. Hospital, Via Cattaneo 52, ☎ 39 0781 3921.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 11 Post office 1, Via Emanuela Loi 35, ☎ 39 0781 40995, fax: 39 0781 33183. Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 35; Sat 8: 20-12: 35.
- 12 Post office 2, Via Mercato Vecchio 1, ☎ 39 0781 41262, fax: 39 0781 41262. Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 35; Sat 8: 20-12: 35.
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