Villa San Pietro
Discovering Villa San Pietro, a millenary history town in Sardinia
If you are looking for a beautiful and peaceful town to spend your holidays, Villa San Pietro is the perfect choice for you. Located in the metropolitan city of Cagliari, in Sardinia, this town boasts a millenary history and numerous attractions to visit.
History
The presence of numerous giants' tombs, a nuraghe, and a domus de janas testify to human presence since pre-Nuragic Sardinia. Inhabited since Roman times, Villa San Pietro was part of the Judicate of Cagliari during the Middle Ages, then passed to the Pisan family of della Gherardesca. In 1355, the town became part of the Aragonese Kingdom of Sardinia and was incorporated into the county of Quirra. After a period of depopulation, the town was repopulated starting from the seventeenth century and in 1839 it became a municipality governed by a mayor and a town council.
Symbols
The municipal coat of arms of Villa San Pietro was granted in 1973 by the President of the Republic, while the flag is made up of a piece of blue and white cloth.
Monuments and places of interest
Villa San Pietro preserves numerous cultural and archaeological attractions to visit, including:
Religious architecture
The Church of San Pietro, dating back to the thirteenth century, is the main religious monument in the town.
Archaeological sites
Among the numerous archaeological sites present, the Nuraghe Mereu and the Giants' tombs of "Su Cuccumeu", "Perda e accuzzai" and "Su Lilloni" are worth a visit.
Society
Demographic evolution
The municipality of Villa San Pietro has experienced constant demographic growth in the last fifty years.
Ethnic and foreign minorities
As of December 31, 2019, the town had a population composed of 45 foreigners, with the major nationalities represented being Germany, the United Kingdom, and France.
Languages and dialects
The local dialect is the variant of the Sardinian-Campidanese## Cagliaritano language.
Culture
Events
Festivals and fairs
On the occasion of the patron saint San Pietro Apostolo, Villa San Pietro celebrates with civil and religious celebrations during the last week of June.
In summary, Villa San Pietro is a town rich in history and culture, with numerous archaeological attractions and religious monuments to visit, and is ideal for spending a relaxing holiday away from everyday stress. Come and discover why so many tourists choose Villa San Pietro as the destination for their holidays in Sardinia.
