Siddi
Siddi is a picturesque rural village in the Marmilla region, surrounded by rolling hills and plains. This charming community of about 600 is enfolded by an ancient basalt plateau, known as Su Pranu de Siddi and dating back to approximately 2.5 million years ago, covered by a luxuriant Mediterranean scrub and full of endemic species. Remains of the ancient civilisations that had lived in the region for over 6,000 years are still visible, with an extraordinary Nuragic funerary architecture, such as the Giants’ Grave at Sa Domu ’e s’Orcu and the mysterious Sa Fogaia nuraghe.
A journey through Prehistory and history in a little village encircled by rolling hills
Siddi can boast a charming old centre, with paved streets, traditional houses and a pretty 17th-century parish church dedicated to the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In addition, the village has a rare historical hospital that is now home to the Museo Ornitologico della Sardegna, with the most comprehensive collection of Sardinian birds.
While in the area, you can visit Casa Steri, a museum of Sardinia’s food and farming traditions, and Casa Puddu, a neoclassic house that now hosts a restaurant. Siddi was famous for its historical pasta factory, which played a key role in the economic life of the local community.
Finally, you can explore the Romanesque church of St Michael Archangel, built in the 13th century, with a unique sculptural apparatus. Siddi is also renowned for its local products, such as pasta, bread, honey, cakes, wine, oil, cheese, and lots more. Traditional festivals and cultural events are held here, including the Regional Good Food Festival.
Siddi is a place where nature and history join in a friendly atmosphere, where daily life is easy and relaxed, and where you can be sure of a very warm welcome.
