| Monastir | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sardinia | |
| Territory | Campidano of Cagliari | |
| Altitude | 81 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 31.71 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 4.623 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Monastiresi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 070 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 09023 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | St. Peter the Apostle (June 29) | |
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Monastir is a center of the Southern Sardinia, in the province of Southern Sardinia.
To know
Geographical notes
Located about 20 km from Cagliari, Monastir is located in the historical region of Campidano of Cagliari and borders on Nuraminis, San Sperate, Serdiana, Sestu (Cagliari), Ussana is Villasor.
Background
The first human settlement dates back to the Neolithic (3000 BC). Various Nuragic, Punic and Roman archaeological finds testify that the territory continued to be populated even in the following millennia.
In the Middle Ages the present town was built by Camaldolese monks. The name Monastir seems to derive from the Catalan word for a monastery. Another theory, on the other hand, refers to the Sardinian term, "muristèni", which indicates the places dedicated to rest and supply of food for travelers. This is also supported by the fact that Monastir has always been an important point for those traveling along the South / North axis.
Monastir in the Giudicato period was part of the Giudicato of Cagliari, in the curatoria of Parte Olla, and, following the manu-military disappearance of the latter in 1258, of that of Arborea. After the period of Pisan belonging (having been ceded to the republic of Pisa by Mariano II of Arborea in 1295) it passed in 1324 to the Kingdom of Sardinia, dominion of the Aragonese. In the Aragonese period the villa was sold (1455) to the merchant Pietro Bellit, and his descendant, Lodovico Bellit, was created a baron: Monastir had since then the title of barony.
The town was redeemed in 1839 from Joaquín Bou Crespí de Valldaura y Carvajal, Conde de Orgaz, Castrillo y Sumacárcer, Marqués de Villasidro y Palmas, Conde de Serramagna, the last feudal lords, with the suppression of the feudal system.
How to orient yourself
Monastir (Italy): full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (Located in Elmas, 17 km from Monastir), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate, from Easyjet, Volotea and other airlines that operate national flights and with Europe.
By car
Take the SS 131 Carlo Felice and exit at Monastir. There are two exits: the north and the south.
From the port of Cagliari.
By bus
You can reach Monastir from Cagliari with the ARST lines 113 is 111.
How to get around
What see
Churches
- 1 Church of the Santissimi Pietro and Paolo.
- 2 Church of Santa Lucia.
- 3 Church of San Giacomo.
- 4 Church of Sant'Antonio.
- 5 Church of San Sebastiano.
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Church of the Madonnina).
Military architectures
- 6 Baratuli Castle.
Archaeological sites
- 7 Domus de Janas of Monte Oladiri or Is Aruttas and pre-Nuragic and Nuragic village.
- 8 Domus de Janas of Monte Zara. Nuragic village of Mitza Morta or Bía de Monti and sacred nuragic area.
- 9 Nuraghe Su Cuccumeu.
- Remains of the Roman era in the Santa Lucia area
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Shows
- 1 Monastir Music Band, Via Palermo 45, ☎ 39 349 2177014, @[email protected].
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 The Puesta del Sol, Via Nazionale 164, ☎ 39 328 3384040. Pizzeria.
- 2 Strike, Via Nazionale 159, ☎ 39 339 7357910.
Tue-Sun 18: 00-22: 00. Pizzeria. - 3 Ulives, Piazza Uliveto / Fallen of Nassirya, ☎ 39 331 4057836, @[email protected]. Mon 7: 30-12: 30 and 16: 00-1: 00; Wed-Sat 7: 30-12: 30 and 17: 00-1: 00; Sun 8: 00-13: 00 and 17: 00-1: 00. Kiosk bar and pizzeria.
- 4 Bulldog Burger Store, Via Michelangelo 13, ☎ 39 070 7572428. Tue-Sat 7: 30-15: 00 and 18: 00-23: 00; Sun 7: 30-12: 30 and 18: 00-23: 00. Hamburgeria.
- 5 From Diego, Via San Pietro 25A, ☎ 39 345 6470971. Mon-Thu 18: 00-23: 00; Fri-Sun 18: 00-24: 00. Pizzeria.
Tue-Sun 18: 00-22: 00. Pizzeria.Average prices
- 6 The Garden, Location Sant'Angelo, ☎ 39 348 7993288. Mon-Sun 12: 00-14: 00 and 19: 30-24: 00. Restaurant Pizzeria.
- 7 [link not working]The Artists' Tavern, Via Nazionale 238, ☎ 39 379 1856471. Tue-Thu and Sun 18: 30-24: 00; Fri-Sat 18: 00-1: 00. Restaurant Pizzeria.
- 8 Orion Pizza Experience, Via Udine 15, ☎ 39 070 946704. Mon-Sun 10: 00-23: 30. Restaurant Pizzeria.
- 9 The Pitrizza, Via Michelangelo 42, ☎ 39 070 9168058, 39 349 6600743. Sun-Tue and Thu-Fri 13: 00-15: 00 and 20: 00-24: 00; Sat 20: 00-24: 00. Restaurant.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Al Ciclamino, Via Mulargia 2, ☎ 39 392 3570868. Check in: 14:00-24:00, check-out: 6:30-10:00. B&B.
- 2 Corte Arrubia, Via San Sperate 13, ☎ 39 340 5589114, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 3 The Dodo, Via Giuseppe Verdi 7, ☎ 39 347 2742732. Check in: 16:00-23:30, check-out: 4:00-10:00. B&B.
Average prices
- 4 Palladium, Viale Europa 115, ☎ 39 070 9168040, @[email protected]. Hotel restaurant.
- 5 The Locanda d'Oro, Viale Europa 99, ☎ 39 070 9177136, 39 391 1786730, @[email protected]. Guest houses.
Safety
Useful numbers
- 2 Carabinieri, Via Nazionale 213, ☎ 39 070 9177022.
- 3 Emergency medical Service, Via Udine 2, ☎ 39 070 9177383.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 4 Post Office, Via Progresso 19, ☎ 39 070 9177013, fax: 39 070 9177013. Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 35, Sat 8: 20-12: 35.
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