Sorradile
Sorradile: a small historic village in Sardinia
Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about Sorradile, a small village nestled in the historic region of Barigadu, in the province of Oristano, on the beautiful island of Sardinia. Sorradile has only 355 inhabitants, but don't be fooled by its size: its historical and cultural heritage makes it a fascinating place to visit.
History
The area on which Sorradile stands has been inhabited since pre-Nuragic and later Nuragic times, as evidenced by the various archaeological sites present in the area, including domus de janas and nuraghi.
During the Middle Ages, the village was under Aragonese domination from the 15th century, becoming subsequently a fiefdom and passing in 1773 under the Marquisate of San Vittorio together with Bidonì and Nughedu Santa Vittoria. In 1839, the feudal system was abolished and Sorradile was redeemed from the Pes, the last feudal lords.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the banner of the Municipality of Sorradile were granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on November 10, 1997. The banner is a white flag.
Monuments and places of interest
If you visit Sorradile, you will have the opportunity to admire numerous religious architectures and archaeological sites. Among the most important churches in the village are the Church of San Sebastiano, the Countryside Church of San Nicola di Nurozo, the Countryside Church of Santa Maria de Turrana, the Church of San Michele, and the Countryside Church of San Giovanni del Bosco.
Regarding the archaeological sites, Sorradile offers many remains of Nuragic culture, including the necropolis of Prunittu, the nuraghi Candala, Iscòva, Perdu mannu e Bentòsu, Pajolu, Biùgias Pilicas and Aurù, Songhe, and Su Pranu. You can also admire the Nuraghe Funtana Mura, with its large enclosures, the Nuraghe Urasala with its orders of stone still in place, and the Nuraghe Candala, unfortunately almost completely destroyed.
Society
From a demographic point of view, Sorradile has seen a constant decrease in inhabitants since the post-war period to the present day. The variant of Sardinian spoken in Sorradile is Logudorese Centrale or Comune.
Anthropomorphic geography
The surface of the municipal territory also includes the administrative island of Brai, which extends over an area of almost 17 km².
Conclusions
In conclusion, Sorradile is a small Sardinian village that offers many surprises, with its rich history and its well-visible Nuragic culture. If you are in Sardinia, don't forget to visit this hidden treasure in the heart of the Barigadu region.
