Small Boutique Hotel Sardinia - Domu Antiga
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Let the beauty of Sardinia stir your soul with a stay at this boutique bed and breakfast that has four exclusive rooms. Nestled inland in the sleepy village of Gergei, it is an historic place that has a strong sense of tradition. Explore the Monte Trempu peak or the ancient archaeological sites before visiting the picturesque villages that have been unchanged by time. With a medieval charm and a pastoral backdrop, you can discover the real heart of this beautiful island.
Domu Antiga is an 18th century stone farmhouse that blends rural simplicity with soothing home comforts. Exposed stone walls add to its country-feel and are joined by beamed ceilings, original tiles and aged window shutters. Its unique rooms are beautifully understated and have humble antiques and traditional furnishings. Warm linens and local crafts create a nostalgic atmosphere that captures the wistful romance of a bygone era.
The four double rooms are spread out across the courtyard and have modern en-suite bathrooms and a chic, rustic finish. Each has its own distinctive features, complete with sumptuous double beds and period furniture. The largest of the four offers the utmost privacy and is in a detached barn house beside the main farmhouse building. Its thick floorboards and high ceilings are full of character and are joined by fine Italian bedding and vintage pieces.
Guests can also spread out in the shared living areas, which include a cosy living room and a large dining area. An outdoor courtyard is on hand for al fresco dining and is perfect for delicious breakfasts in the morning sunshine. Expect a magnificent spread of fresh Sardinian produce, including homemade breads, freshly-baked cakes and aromatic coffee. Home-cooked meals can also be enjoyed in the intimate, hotel restaurant that includes seasonal foods that are hand-picked around the area.
Beyond your tranquil garden and the peaceful, little village lies an endless array of incredible scenery. Rolling pastures disappear far off into the distance and are adorned with lush olive groves and sprawling vineyards. Wild horses roam the secluded hillsides, while crumbling castles look down over the landscape. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Su Nuraxi di Barumini can also be found close-by and is an archaeological treasure dating back to the 2nd millennium B.C.
Closer to home, you can explore the pretty town of Gergei that has narrow cobbled streets and a farming history. Taste the award-winning olive oil or the rich, local produce before spotting the exquisite churches and the centuries-old artwork. Cookery classes can also be arranged on request along with visits to the oil mills and wine-tasting sessions in Olianas Winery.
Here at Domu Antiga with our cook Maria Grazia we organize cooking lessons to spread the rich knowledge of the techniques, knowledge and artisanal skills that Sardinia and especially the Sarcidano possesses. Sardinia might even have the most international of all cuisines for its long history of mixing between diverse cultures that have sailed the Mediterranean but at the same time remained deeply rooted to its local identity.
At Domu Antiga interested guests may participate in a workshop in cheese making to learn how to transform milk into cheese using age old techniques for the creation of cheese. In a space in the house specifically dedicated to the workshops, Samuel will guide the students-guests, to use the antique instruments of the cheese maker, to transform milk into Sardinia’s famous pecorino cheese and the delicacy that is ricotta cheese, the same magic that was handed down by the very Nuraghe themselves.
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Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Barumini
Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Barumini
Barumini is a comune in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 50 kilometres north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres northeast of Sanluri. Barumini borders the following municipalities: Gergei, Gesturi, Las Plassas, Tuili, Villanovafranca. It is home to Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a Nuraghe complex listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
At the center of the Marmilla , in the valley of the river Mannu , at the foot of the Giara , there is a special atmosphere: since prehistoric times Barumini was the main center of a very rich territory, today, populated by about one thousand and 300 inhabitants, it is one of the of the island's most fascinating culture. At the entrance of the town stands a monumental complex that made it famous in the world: on Nuraxi, the only archaeological site in Sardinia declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1997).
Not only the most impressive (and best preserved) of the thirty nuraghic sites nearby, but above all the most precious legacy that the Nuragic civilization has left us. The archaeological excavations were conducted in the mid-twentieth century by Giovanni Lilliu. The 'father' of Sardinian archaeologists has been named the cultural center a few steps from the nuraghe, where events, concerts and exhibitions (permanent and temporary) of archeology and crafts alternate in an inimitable scenario. Su Nuraxi, entirely made of blocks of basalt, has a stratification of two thousand years, from the sixteenth to the seventh century AD It is a complex nuraghe, consisting of a bastion with a central tower (18 meters high) and four corners, and around a labyrinth of 50 huts (dating back to the Bronze Age), wells and cisterns.
The prehistoric origins of Barumini are also witnessed by another trilobed nuraghe, in the center of the village, dating back to the XVI century BC, the Nuraxi and 'Cresia (' church nuraghe ') come to light during the restoration of Casa Zapata, splendid residence of Aragonese barons (arrived in Sardinia in 1323), built in the middle of 1500, rare example of Hispanic civil architecture of Renaissance inspiration. Since 2006, the noble palace, together with garden and courtyard, are home to a museum pole, which houses two towers of the nuragic monument, visible from above thanks to suspended walkways and transparent floors. In the archaeological section of the museum (managed by the Barumini Sistema Cultura Foundation), 180 artefacts found in nearby Nuraxi are on display .
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Barumini is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 50 km north of Cagliari and about 15 km northeast of Sanluri.
Barumini borders the following municipalities: Gergei, Gesturi, Las Plassas, Tuili, Villanovafranca.Monuments and places of historical and cultural interest in Barumini [edit]
* On Nuraxi, the symbol par excellence of the country of Barumini
* On Nuraxi'e Cresia
* Centre for Communication and Promotion of Cultural Heritage John Lilliu
* The convent of the Capuchin Friars
* Palazzo Zapata
* Town Library
* House of Zappata, with Gothic and Renaissance elements
* Parish in the late Gothic style
On Nuraxi [edit]
Main article: Main article: On Nuraxi.
Zapata building and Su Nuraxi'e Cresia [edit]
Barumini - Area museum Palais Zapata
In downtown Barumini you can admire Palazzo Zapata, a former home that the Marquis, in the early 600, they built on the highest point of the country.
Only recently, during the restoration of the palace, was made a discovery of great significance: the Zapata palace was built over the well preserved remains of a settlement called by the archaeologist John nuragico Lilliu (already discovered the Su Nuraxi complex) Nuraxi 'and because Cresia near the parish church.
Thanks to a project of architectural restoration of great visual impact and a strong suggestion (developed with great sensitivity by the architect Peter Royal) and the Palace of the marquis that the underlying nuraghe, properly brought to light, are now home to a magnificent museum complex - divided into three sections: archaeological (scientific project developed by the archaeologist Dr. Roberto Sirigu), historical (scientific project developed by Dr. Rosa M. Lai and Ms. Patricia M. Mameli the Archive Superintendence of Sardinia) and ethnographic ( scientific project developed by the architect. Liliana Fadda) - which was opened July 29, 2006
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Barumini is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 50 km north of Cagliari and about 15 km northeast of Sanluri.
Barumini borders the following municipalities: Gergei, Gesturi, Las Plassas, Tuili, Villanovafranca.Monuments and places of historical and cultural interest in Barumini [edit]
On Nuraxi, the symbol par excellence of the country of Barumini
On Nuraxie Cresia
Centre for Communication and Promotion of Cultural Heritage John Lilliu
The convent of the Capuchin Friars
Palazzo Zapata
Town Library
House of Zappata, with Gothic and Renaissance elements
Parish in the late Gothic style
On Nuraxi [edit]
Main article: Main article: On Nuraxi.
Zapata building and Su Nuraxie Cresia [edit]
Barumini - Area museum Palais Zapata
In downtown Barumini you can admire Palazzo Zapata, a former home that the Marquis, in the early 600, they built on the highest point of the country.
Only recently, during the restoration of the palace, was made a discovery of great significance: the Zapata palace was built over the well preserved remains of a settlement called by the archaeologist John nuragico Lilliu (already discovered the Su Nuraxi complex) Nuraxi and because Cresia near the parish church.
Thanks to a project of architectural restoration of great visual impact and a strong suggestion (developed with great sensitivity by the architect Peter Royal) and the Palace of the marquis that the underlying nuraghe, properly brought to light, are now home to a magnificent museum complex - divided into three sections: archaeological (scientific project developed by the archaeologist Dr. Roberto Sirigu), historical (scientific project developed by Dr. Rosa M. Lai and Ms. Patricia M. Mameli the Archive Superintendence of Sardinia) and ethnographic ( scientific project developed by the architect. Liliana Fadda) - which was opened July 29, 2006
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