Domus de Maria, also known as
“Comune di Domus de Maria” is a beautiful place located in the deep southwest
of Cagliari in Sardinia. The territory has lots of breathtaking and eye
pleasing natural wonders, ranging from the renowned and splendid beaches of the
helmet of Chia to the mountains full of luxuriant woods. It is famous for its
long beaches with baronial dunes, where age-old juniper plants grow undisturbed,
and you may get a chance to see deers and boars in granite peaks and luxuriant
woods.
History Of The Place
Domus de Maria was founded in the
year 1700 when the peoples living in regions around it came here and start
living. It had the famous and original nucleus farm that was founded by “The Scolopi
Fathers”. The history of this city is
much older than the city itself. This territory was inhabited since the
Nuragico period because of its geographical position or its natural charm. The
famous nurghe Baccu Idda and the mysterious betili of Punta Su Sensu are the
evidence of the Nuragic population that had inhabited the area, and these are
the places you should visit when you are there, they say a lot about the
history of Domus de Maria.
The place located across the
street that connects Karalis and Nora had a great importance in the Roman
history. The final abandonment of ancient Bithia took place gradually between
the end of the fourth century BC and the beginning of the fifth century AD.
Places To Visit in Domus de Maria
When you go to Domus de Maria you
get an excellent opportunity to come face to face with the ancient history,
culture and tradition of this island. Although the island is full of rare
beauty filled with its endemic essences of enchanting colors and strong perfumes.
But here are the few places you must visit in Domus de Maria:
·
Bithia:
It has the the rare natural beauty that doesn’t go unnoticed. Bithia is an
ancient city of the Phoenician Punic system in the village of Chia. There are
lots of ancient artifact you will enjoy visiting those, there are remains of
walls and houses, most of what Bithia has to offer is still hidden under the
ground. The sandstone statue of the god Bes in bovine form, located where once
stood the necropolis and a temple, now in the Archaeological Museum of Cagliari.
·
House
Museum: Visit to the House Museum in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele is
recommended if you want to explore the lifestyle and activities of everyday
life of people who lives in Bithia. You will get to see various archaeological
findings from the Phoenician era, Punic and Roman territory. You will get a
chance to visit the reconstruction of a Phoenician-Punic tomb with grave goods.
·
Tower of
Chia: It is an incredibly fascinating vantage point, born to desire the
Viceroy De Moncada in 1578. It was built for the purpose of defending the mouth
of the Rio di Chia, an excellent point of water supply for pirates. Also known
as Torre de saints forty de Quia, it used to be always armed, men were equipped
with guns at this tower.
·
The Lighthouse
of Cape Teulada: This place is Particularly romantic and provide great
scenic drive.
One of the most important
festival here is Fig Festival which you would not like to miss, it is
celebrated in May and another is the feast of “S’Arroseri” in honor of a patron
Saint of the village, Madonna Del Rosario, and it is celebrate on the 1st
Sunday of October.
Situated on a magnificent vantage
point, Domus de Maria is reached by a paved path that reproduces the old Roman
roads, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of great beauty, it is visible from
much of the coast, and is very impressive at night.
Hotel to stay in Domus de Maria ( Chia Laguna ) Hotel Parco Torre Chia offers to the Sardinia visitor the complete luxury peoples expect at a great value in Sardegna.