Busachi
Hello from Busachi, the municipality in the province of Oristano!
Hi everyone! I'm here to tell you about Busachi, a small municipality in the province of Oristano in Sardinia, which has a population of around 1249 inhabitants. The town is situated at an average altitude of 379 m above sea level and borders several municipalities, including Ula Tirso, Ortueri, Samugheo, Allai, Fordongianus and Ghilarza.
The physical geography of Busachi
The territory of Busachi is characterized by a difference of almost 80 meters between the high and low parts of the city. The western area of the village reaches an altitude of 340 m, while the highest part reaches 416 m.
The history of Busachi
The area where Busachi is located has been inhabited since the Neolithic era, and later in the Nuragic period. In the Middle Ages, the town was part of the Giudicato of Arborea and the curatorship of Parte Barigadu, subsequently becoming the capital after Fordongianus. In 1790, Busachi obtained the status of marquisate, granted to Donna Teresa Deliperi, and later passed to the Leda Manca family and became a free municipality in 1839.
The symbols of Busachi
Busachi has a coat of arms and a gonfalon, which were granted to it by the President of the Republic in 2003. The gonfalon features red and white colors.
Monuments and places of interest
Busachi boasts numerous monuments and places of interest, including the Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova, the Church of San Bernardino, the Novenario of Santa Susanna and the Monastery of "Collegiu".
Demographic evolution
The municipality of Busachi has seen a demographic evolution in recent years, with a decrease in population. The variant of the Sardinian language spoken in Busachi is the Limba de Mesania.
Culture of Busachi
Busachi is a town that has a lot to offer from a cultural perspective. Among the most important museums are the Museum of Costume and Tradition of Linen. The main festivities of Busachi include the patrons Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Bernardino of Siena, Saint Susanna of Rome and Saint Anthony the Abbot. In addition, the Holy Week rituals are very important, such as the "s'iscravamentu" of Catalan origin and the carnival.
The anthropic geography of Busachi
Busachi is divided into three main parts: Busach'e susu, Busach'e josso and Campu Majore. In addition, there are several smaller neighborhoods or squares built along the east-west axis: Giollantine, S'Iscalledda, Lìgios, Su Pregollu, Montigu, Sa Concia, Lados, Patz'e Funtana, Triullore, sa 'Ia Noa, Patz'e Cuateri, Collegiu, Concone, Patz'e Crèsia, Cogode, Patz'e Cote, Bingia 'e Putzu, (su ponte 'e) Sas Nughes, Bingia 'e Cunventu, Sas Codinas, Patz'e Sas Mèndulas and Sa Rughita.
I hope this information has been helpful for you to learn more about Busachi. I invite you to visit this beautiful town and discover all its beauties!
