Li Punti
Li Punti: an expanding fraction in Sassari
Li Punti is a lively fraction of Sassari, located only 4 km away. It is an expanding neighborhood with a population of around 5960 inhabitants. Also known as "li ponti", the toponym refers to the presence of the Roman aqueduct, whose arches resembled a bridge.
A brief history of Li Punti
The history of Li Punti dates back to the 1940s when some families settled in the predominantly rural area. However, over the years, the neighborhood has experienced significant demographic and construction expansion, becoming a real town. In 1976, a parish community dedicated to San Pio X was erected in the area. The building, constructed between the 1970s and 1980s, features a large dome and a 30-meter-high bell tower with a luminous cross, where celebrations for the patron saint are held on August 21st.
In the 1990s, Li Punti experienced a phase of economic and demographic development with the establishment of new businesses and services. In 2005, public housing was financed to accommodate a thousand people.
Places of interest in Li Punti
Li Punti is a fraction rich in monuments and places of interest. Among the main religious architectures are the Romanesque Church of Santa Barbara di Innoviu and the Romanesque Church of Sant'Antonio di Noi Noi. Among the civil architectures, one can admire Casa A-bozzi, Villa Carlini, and Villa Abozzi. The Montalè necropolis, an archaeological site of prenuragic Sardinia consisting of six domus de janas dating back to the Neolithic period, is located on the outskirts of the fraction.
Sports activities in Li Punti
Li Punti is also a lively fraction from a sports point of view. The main football club is "Li Punti Calcio," founded in 1976, which participated in the Eccellenza Sardegna championship four times after winning the Promotion play-offs in 2018-2019. There are also two other small clubs, "Wilier," which plays in the Terza Categoria championship, and Cosmosassari, which deals exclusively with the youth sector.
In conclusion, Li Punti represents a fraction of strong construction expansion in Sassari. With its history and monuments, it offers a wide range of activities and attractions for its residents and visitors.
