Assolo
Welcome to Assolo: a brief introduction to the municipality
Hello everyone, and welcome to the small hamlet of Assolo, located in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. With only 362 inhabitants, our municipality is a quiet and welcoming place, surrounded by nature and rich in history and culture. In this brief article, we will talk a little about the history, geography, monuments and places of interest in Assolo, in the hope that it may become your next destination for a relaxing and surprising vacation.
The history of Assolo
With a history dating back to the Bronze Age, Assolo has been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the numerous Nuraghe present in the territory. In the Middle Ages, the municipality belonged to the judgeship of Arborea and was part of the district of Parte Valenza. After the fall of the judgeship in 1410, Assolo passed under Aragonese domination, with the succession of various lords, until the abolition of the feudal system in 1839, when it became a municipality administered by a mayor and a city council.
The symbols of Assolo
The coat of arms, flag and banner of Assolo were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2015. The banner is a yellow drape with a blue border, while the flag is a yellow drape with a blue border, loaded with the municipal coat of arms.
The geography of Assolo
Assolo is a small village in central Sardinia, located at the foot of the plateau of Giara, at an altitude of about 275 meters. The landscape is characterized by holm oak woods and a pleasant and suggestive surrounding nature.
The monuments and places of interest in Assolo
Assolo boasts several monuments and places of interest, including the following religious architectures: the Church of San Sebastiano, a parish church built in 1683, and the Church of Santa Lucia, a small country church not far from the village. In the historic center of the village, you can find the traditional and characteristic "a corte" Campidanese houses, with ancient and majestic portals, still intact today, and large internal courtyards and loggias. In addition, in the territory of Assolo, there are 24 Nuraghe, such as the Anadi Nuraghe, the Brabariscu Nuraghe, and the Sannora Peppa Nuraghe.
The society of Assolo
From a demographic point of view, the evolution of the municipality has undergone several phases of growth and decline. Today, Assolo has 362 inhabitants, who mainly speak the variant of the Sardinian language, Campidanese Western Sardinian.
The culture of Assolo and events
Assolo hosts several events throughout the year, including the feast of Saint Sebastian on January 20. After the morning mass and procession, the festival continues with traditional dances and music in the square.
Conclusions
In summary, Assolo is a fascinating and surprising municipality, with a history that dates back to ancient times and a unique natural landscape. If you are looking for a quiet and suggestive place to spend your holidays or just a weekend, Assolo is the perfect choice. We are confident that you will not regret it!
