Las Plassas
Hidden amidst the hills of the Marmilla region, Las Plassas is a little Sardinian gem with a population of 250. Its low houses encircling spacious courtyards surround the grand Church of St Sebastian, where once a year a big bonfire celebrates the patron saint. The church itself is a 17th-century gem, with a more ancient origin as the first outpost of the Judicate of Arborea.
A fascinating village where history and culture are entwined with the beauty of nature
Built in the 12th century, the Castle of Marmilla stands tall on a conical hill, the witness of epic battles. The MudA Museum is home to many finds, including pottery from the 13th to the 16th century. A multimedia tour will drag you into a Medieval past, and an epigraph from the 1st century AD reveals a tribute to the gods of Uselis.
The area has preserved some Nuragic remains, such as Perdedu, Bruncu e Forru, s'Uraxi nuraghes and the Giants’ Graves in Mesedas. The Pranu Sonàllas site testifies to its presence there since the Neolithic age.
The Renaissance Church of St Mary Magdalene still has some historical features, as does the Church of St Mary of Monserrato, with its Nuragic sacred well. The 8th September celebrations and the Bean Festival in late September liven up the local traditions.
Las Plassas is a destination where history, culture and natural beauty are entwined together, calling you to take a journey back in time.
