Perfugas
Perfugas: history, culture, and monuments to discover
Perfugas, also known as Pèlfuca or Pèifugas, is a small town in the province of Sassari, located in the Anglona region. Its name derives from the Latin word "perfugas," which means "immigrants" or "fugitives," referring to the legend about the origin of the proto-Sardinian population of the Balari.
The history of Perfugas
The territory of Perfugas has been inhabited from prehistoric times until the Roman era and beyond. Numerous tombs of giants, domus de janas, and nuraghe have been found in this region, a testament to the ancient past of these lands. In the Middle Ages, Perfugas was part of the Giudicato di Torres, in the curatorship of Anglona. In the 18th century, the town was incorporated into the principality of Anglona, under the lordship of the Pimentel and Tellez-Giron d'Alcantara families. Only in 1839, with the abolition of feudalism, the town was redeemed.
The symbols of the city
The coat of arms and banner of the town of Perfugas were granted by a decree of the President of the Republic in 2003. The banner is yellow.
Monuments and places of interest
Perfugas is a city rich in monuments and places of interest that date back to various epochs of its history. Among the most important churches are the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating back to the 16th century, and the Church of San Giorgio, built in the mid-1400s, one kilometer from the town center, together with the nearby and homonymous nuraghe. The Church of Santa Vittoria di Su Sassu, from 1120, is the place where the oldest parchment of consecration in Carolingian script in Sardinia was found. The Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, or "Santa Maria de foras," dates back to 1160 and was the first in the town. Other noteworthy religious buildings are the Church of Santa Croce, the Church of San Giovanni Battista, the Church of Mater Purissima, the Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova, and the Church of Sant'Anna.
Archaeological sites
The territory of Perfugas is equally rich in archaeological sites dating back to prehistoric times. In addition to nuraghi and tombs of giants, sacred springs dating back to the Lower Paleolithic era can also be discovered, such as that of Niedda, and a sacred well of Predio Canopoli, characterized by refined nuragic architecture.
The society of Perfugas
The town has a population of approximately 2257 inhabitants. The official language is Italian, but in various fractions, located in the Sassu area, two variants of Gallurese are spoken. In the town, Logudorese Northern Sardinian is mainly spoken.
The culture of Perfugas
Perfugas has only one educational institution, which is the elementary school. But the town has a rich cultural heritage that can be discovered through the Archaeological Paleobotanical Museum (MAP), where numerous archaeological finds are displayed.
Perfugas is a town that possesses an interesting cultural and archaeological heritage to discover. With its churches, archaeological sites, and museum, it enchants visitors with its historical past. The variety of languages and dialects only enriches its culture to discover and appreciate.
