Ortacesus
A brief introduction to Ortacesus
Ortacesus is a small municipality located in the historical territory of Trexenta, in the province of South Sardinia. The place has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the many archaeological findings in the area.
History of Ortacesus
Ortacesus was formerly part of the Giudicato di Cagliari and was later given to the Republic of Pisa. Subsequently, the town passed to the Aragonese along with many other centers in the Trexenta area and was placed under the administration of Giacomo de Besora in 1434.
Symbols of Ortacesus
The coat of arms and flag of Ortacesus were officially granted in 2003 by the former President of the Republic. The municipal flag is yellow.
Points of interest
There are several religious monuments to visit in Ortacesus, such as the Church of San Pietro, the Church of Santa Lucia, and the Church of San Bartolomeo. There is also an interesting archaeological site in the area, the Nuraghe of S'Omu de S'Orcu, which is also referred to as the house of the orc.
Demographics and Language
Ortacesus had 881 inhabitants in the last census, and the language spoken in the area is Campidanese Sardinian, with a variation in the west.
Culture
The Museum of Wheat, hosted in the former Casa Serra, is one of the cultural points of interest in Ortacesus, dedicated to the history of wheat processing in the area.
Conclusion
Ortacesus is a small municipality, but full of points of interest and traditions of Sardinian culture. Its history is ancient, and the area is rich in archaeological evidence demonstrating the antiquity of human settlement in the area. It's worth visiting Ortacesus to discover authentic Sardinian culture.
