Soleminis
Soleminis: a small village in Southern Sardinia
Soleminis, with its 1860 inhabitants, is a town in the province of Southern Sardinia. This small village is only 18 km from Cagliari, along the SS387 highway.
History of Soleminis
The territory of Soleminis is ancient, as evidenced by the numerous archaeological sites in the area: Fac' 'e 'Idda, Necropolis of Is Calitas and Cuccuru Cresia Arta. The town is mentioned for the first time in the 11th century as part of the judicate of Cagliari, in the curatorship of Parteolla. After the Aragonese conquest of the Kingdom of Sardinia, it was given in fief to various Iberian feudal lords, but by the 15th century it was uninhabited. In 1637 the territory was purchased by Francesco Vico, who started the repopulation of the village. In 1812, the marchesato passed to the Amat di San Filippo, and was then redeemed in 1839, becoming a municipality administered by a mayor and a city council.
Monuments and places of interest
Soleminis offers several attractions for tourists who decide to visit this village in Southern Sardinia. Among the religious architectures, one can visit the Parish of San Giacomo and the Church of Sant'Isidoro. Among the civil architectures, Casa Corda/Spada stands out. In addition, there are several archaeological areas, such as Su Cuccuru de Sa Cresia Arta, Necropolis of Is Calitas and Facc'e 'Idda. Among the natural areas, the Forest of Campidano is of relevance, a protected area managed by the Region of Sardinia.
Society
The official language of Soleminis is Italian, but the variant of Sardinian spoken in Soleminis is Campidanese Occidental. Among the most significant events are the feast of the patron saint and the feast of Sant'Isidoro and the bean festival.
Economy
The economy of Soleminis is predominantly agro-pastoral, with poultry farming and the cultivation of vineyards and olive groves. Cantina Pili is known for producing high-quality wines.
Infrastructure and transport
The municipality of Soleminis is served by the Soleminis railway station, along the Cagliari-Isili railway, connected by trains of the ARST to the terminals of Monserrato and Isili.
Soleminis is a small village in Southern Sardinia that offers several attractions for tourists who want to discover the beauties of the region. Among the religious architectures, one can visit the Parish of San Giacomo and the Church of Sant'Isidoro, while among the civil architectures Casa Corda/Spada stands out. Among the natural areas, the Forest of Campidano is of relevance, while among the archaeological areas there are Su Cuccuru de Sa Cresia Arta, Necropolis of Is Calitas, and Facc'e 'Idda. The economy of Soleminis is predominantly agro-pastoral, with the cultivation of vineyards and olive groves and poultry farming. Cantina Pili is known for producing high-quality wines. The municipality is served by the Soleminis railway station, along the Cagliari-Isili railway, connected by trains of the ARST to the terminals of Monserrato and Isili.
