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What to do and see in Sardinia, Italy: The Best Specialty Museums
The second-largest island in Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia serves up a lovely blend of sea, sand and history. Thousands of nuraghe (stone buildings) dot the landscape, proof that people have been enjoying the lovely climate here for millennia. From posh Costa Smerelda in the north to medieval Alghero in the northwest to the lively capital of Cagliari in the south, and with many picturesque towns and unspoiled sandy beaches in between, Sardinia’s got a little something for everyone.
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1. Museo Etnografico
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. Giardino Sonoro - Pinuccio Sciola
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
The SOUND GARDEN Pinuccio Sciola’s open air Museum, the “Sound Garden” is an open area filled with megalithic rocks and citrus fragrances… a timeless space which stimulates, magnifies, contemplates, all senses. In this “enchanted” garden, the guides take the visitors into a universe of new sounds created by the different types of stones and the way the artist worked on them. A way to savour and appreciate art, a cultural space in which, through creativity and respect, one can even take part in “playing the stones” and experience the ancestral sound left enclosed in the matter for thousands of years.
5. 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.
6. Mostra Permanente"Stregoneria, Eresia e santa Inquisizione" - at Palazzo Episcopale
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
7. Museo del Costume
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By 561annap - Sliema, Malta
If you want to discover Sardinian costumes, traditions, bread, jewellery you can't miss this very interesting ethnographic museum. It has been completely renovated, with noew pictures and videos, and it really shows the treasures of this beautiful island.
8. Antiquarium Arborense
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
The Antiquarium Arborense, founded in 1938, is the most important museum in the province of Oristano, dedicated to the famous scholar Giuseppe Pau: it shows a large number of archaeological discoveries which date back to different ages (Neolithic, Nuragic, Punic and Roman period), coming from the city of Tharros and the Sinis Peninsula. The Museum houses an important picture gallery, with the surviving panels of three retables (painted multi-panel altarpieces): the retable of Saint Martin, the retable of the Holy Christ and the retable of the Councillors of Oristano. On the first floor, the museum hosts a miniature model of Tharros and a miniature model of Oristano. The Antiquarium Arborense is the only museum in Sardinia with a section for blind and visually impaired people. Guided tours in the Museum and in the historical centre of the city of Oristano are available in English, French and Spanish language (booking is required).
9. Museo del Carbone
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4.5 based on 505 reviews
10. Museo del Tesoro e Area Archeologica di Sant'Eulalia
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
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