Paulilatino
Paulilatino is a charming municipality in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia, inhabited by approximately 2105 people. Located on the slope of the vast basalt plateau of Abbasanta, the town has a characteristic typology of the towns in central Sardinia, with low houses made of black basalt. The territory of Paulilatino has a long history dating back to the pre-Nuragic age and has important evidence of the Nuragic and pre-Nuragic civilization scattered throughout its territory, in addition to the famous Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Cristina.
History
The territory of the municipality was inhabited since the pre-Nuragic period of Sardinia and continued to be frequented in the Nuragic, Punic, and Roman epochs. In the Middle Ages, Paulilatino was part of the Giudicato of Arborea and underwent various evolutions, including being administered by royal officials rather than feudal lords. In the nineteenth century, the municipality came under the Piedmontese domination of Casa Savoia and subsequently, in 1974, with the reconstitution of the province of Oristano, became part of it.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the gonfalon of the municipality of Paulilatino were granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on April 17, 1990. The gonfalon is a split flag of blue and white.
Monuments and places of interest
The municipality of Paulilatino boasts numerous tourist attractions, both of cultural and entertainment nature. One of the most important archaeological sites is the Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Cristina, located on the SS131 and famous for its sacred well dating back to the IX-VIII century BC. There are also over 100 nuraghi scattered throughout the territory of the municipality that document the historical importance of the town.
Religious architectures
One of the most notable places of worship in Paulilatino is the Church of San Teodoro, a religious building of the sixteenth century built in Gothic-Aragonese forms. The façade of the church is enriched by a portal and a circular window that was originally intended for a rose window, never inserted.
The municipality also hosts several hot springs that offer wellness activities such as the Bath of Santa Maria, the Fordongianus Thermal Baths, and the Acquafredda Thermal Baths.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Paulilatino is a municipality that offers many tourist attractions to visitors, including the Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Cristina, the Church of San Teodoro, and the hot springs. With a long history behind it, the territory of Paulilatino preserves the essence of pre-Nuragic and Nuragic Sardinia and constitutes an ideal destination for those who want to discover the history and culture of the island.
