Siamaggiore
Welcome to Siamaggiore!
Hello everyone! Siamaggiore is a town of 901 inhabitants located in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Over the centuries, the city has been dominated by various kingdoms and rulers, including the Romans, the Arborenses and the Aragonese. Today, it offers visitors historic and religious monuments to discover, such as the Church of San Costantino, the small oratory of the Souls, and other beautiful churches that celebrate the festivals of patrons and saints.
Origins of the name
The meaning of the toponym "Siamaggiore" still has an uncertain meaning. Some believe it refers to the famous Via Maior of the Romans, but not all scholars agree. According to Angius-Casalis, instead, Siamaggiore was already a very ancient village that existed during the period of the Kingdom of Arborea, where it developed greatly thanks to its prosperity and population. It deserved to become the capital of Campidano, which was renamed Majori and which was originally called Sia-majore.
History
During the Middle Ages, Siamaggiore belonged to the Giudicato of Arborea and was part of the curatorship of the Campidano di Oristano, of which Solarussa was the capital. After the fall of the giudicato in 1420, Siamaggiore passed under the Marquisate of Oristano, eventually becoming a fiefdom under the rule of the Aragonese in 1478. Only in 1839, with the abolition of the feudal system, did Siamaggiore become a municipality with a mayor and municipal council.
Monuments and places of interest
Siamaggiore preserves unique and suggestive religious buildings such as the Church of San Costantino (parish), which celebrates its feast day on April 23. The Oratory of the Souls, which in popular tradition is a place of prayer for the dead, is another building of particular interest. There are also other equally important churches such as the Church of San Ciriaco, which celebrates its festivity on August 8, and the Church of Santa Maria in the village of Pardu Nou.
Society
Siamaggiore has a population of about 900 inhabitants and the variant of the Sardinian language spoken is Campidanese-Oristanese. The city has a long tradition of events related to Sardinian culture, including the Festival of Sant'Antonio Abate, which is held every year in the village of Zappittu.
Administration
Siamaggiore is an Italian municipality administered by a mayor and a municipal council. It has an area of over 21 square kilometers and is surrounded by beautiful hills that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Conclusions
Thank you for joining us in discovering Siamaggiore. This Sardinian town will welcome you with hospitality and you can admire the beauty of its historical and cultural heritage, as well as the fascinating surrounding landscape. Come and visit us!
