Baratili San Pietro

Welcome to Baratili San Pietro

Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Baratili San Pietro, a small town located in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. With its 1211 inhabitants, Baratili San Pietro is a town that boasts an ancient history and a renowned gastronomic culture.

The history of Baratili San Pietro

The name of the town has pre-Roman origins and the territory was inhabited by ancient Phoenicians and dependent on Tharros. In the Middle Ages, Baratili San Pietro was part of the Giudicato d'Arborea and the curatorship of the Campidano di Oristano. Later, in 1410, with the fall of the giudicato, it became part of the Marchesato di Oristano. Over the centuries, the town changed hands, from the Aragona to the Cubello to the Flores Nurra. In 1839 the feudal system was abolished and Baratili San Pietro became a municipality administered by a mayor and a city council. In 1864 the name of the municipality was changed to Baratili San Pietro and in 1927 the municipality was temporarily suppressed and merged with Riola Sardo, but regained its autonomy in 1945.

Baratili San Pietro: History, Gastronomy and Sardinian Traditions

The symbols of Baratili San Pietro

The coat of arms and the flag of the municipality of Baratili San Pietro were granted in 2006. The flag is made of yellow cloth with a green border. In addition, Baratili San Pietro is famous for the "fassonis", ancient flat boats that are four meters long, made of strips of marsh hay tied together with interwoven rush cords.

The society of Baratili San Pietro

The population of Baratili San Pietro has grown in recent years and now has 1211 inhabitants. The language spoken in Baratili San Pietro is Campidanese-Oristanese Sardinian, a variant of Sardinian. The town is a welcoming and hospitable place with an active and supportive community.

The gastronomic culture of Baratili San Pietro

Baratili San Pietro is famous for Vernaccia di Oristano, a sweet white wine produced with the typical grape variety of the area. Every year, in August, the "sagra della vernaccia" takes place, an unmissable event for lovers of good food and wine. The local cuisine is rich in flavors and traditions, reflected in the dishes of Sardinian cuisine. Among the local dishes to try are "malloreddus", "fregula" and "panada", a savory cake filled with meat.

Conclusion

Baratili San Pietro is a small town that offers an authentic experience of Sardinian culture, including history, gastronomy, and traditions. If you are looking for a quiet and welcoming place, Baratili San Pietro is definitely a place to visit.

Irene Mariani
Wrote by Irene Mariani
Updated Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022