Location: Province of Carbonia-Iglesias
Top Things to do in Province of Carbonia-Iglesias
What to do and see in Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Sardinia: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
The province of Carbonia-Iglesias (Italian: provincia di Carbonia-Iglesias, Sardinian: provìntzia de Carbònia-Igrèsias) was a province in the autonomous region of Sardinia, Italy. It included the historical area of Sulcis-Iglesiente and it was the smallest province of Sardinia. It is bordered by the provinces of Cagliari and Medio Campidano. All three provinces (Carbonia-Iglesias, Cagliari, and Medio Campidano) have been suppressed by the regional decree in 2016. [1]
Restaurants in Province of Carbonia-Iglesias
1. Museo dell'Arte Mineraria
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5.0 based on 263 reviews
The Iglesiente is one of the most important mining areas in Italy, especially for lead, zinc and silver minerals. The development of the mining industry and the need for qualified personnel led to the foundation of the Mining School in Iglesias in 1871. In 1934 the students were engaged into excavating some tunnels in the basement of the school. In the Museum of Mining Art, the APIMMG (Mining Surveyors & Mining Geotechnicians Association) has recreated some typical environments and displayed a collection of mining tools and machinery, original laboratory equipment, models used for educational purposes in the school and a huge quantity of archival documents and photographs. By walking through the galleries and visiting the exhibitions under the guidance of the Association experts, everyone can experience unique sensations and get a deeper insight into the human, social and scientific aspects of the mining era in Iglesiente .
Reviewed By dedel959 - New York City, United States
I had an amazing experience! I was not expecting that this museum would offer a full immersion in the life, work, and struggles of the miners. The museum was originally a mining school. In contains a mine at the lower level that was carved by the students at the beginning of the century. The mine was also a refuge for the inhabitants during the war. Mattia was my guide. He is a gifted storyteller and brought to life for me the life and tribulations of the miners. I felt myself welling up a few times. Highly recommended.
2. Museo Archeologico Comunale "Ferruccio Barreca"
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5.0 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By 230ellad
Our visit happened on a rainy day, and we were not expecting an exciting visit from the museum located in this quiet corner of Sardegna - wow! We were confronted with a very friendly guide, and an involving story of ancient cultures and their open attitude towards each other. We discovered many interesting details of the life lead hundreds of years b.C. and left our visit inspired and happy - definitely a must-see for anyone who is travelling in this area of Sardegna! Small bonus: there is a very friendly cat who follows around along with the guided tour, and who enjoys cuddles. Thank you to the attentive and welcoming staff of the museum!
3. Su Zurfuru Mine
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5.0 based on 394 reviews
Il Sito Minerario di Su Zurfuru apre esclusivamente su prenotazione. Tutti i Giorni con orari 09.30/13.00 - 16.00/18.00.
4. Cantina Aru
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
We invite you to visit our cellar for a free wine tasting Opening hours from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm for visits outside opening hours upon reservation only
5. Miscellaneous cocktail bar
6. Grotte Is Zuddas
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4.5 based on 454 reviews
7. Villa Sulcis Archaeological Museum
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
The museum is the heart of the Museum System of the town of Carbonia and is the centre of an entire chain of cultural heritage: from excavations to cataloguing, from exhibitions to diffusion. Owned by the Municipality of Carbonia for research on the extraordinary Nuraghe Sirai and renovated in 2008 to give its current structure, it exhibits the finds of excavations carried out at numerous sites in the area: the shelter of Su Carroppu, the Domus de janas necropoli of Monte Crobu and Cannas di Sotto and Locci Santus, the main archaeological area of Monte Sirai – Nuraghe Sirai, which has become the largest Archaeological Park in the Sulcis region. The extremely informative arrangement of the rooms is the ideal background for the numerous educational workshops and services the Museum offers schools.
8. Museo del Carbone
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4.5 based on 505 reviews
