Cuglieri

Getting there

By car Cuglieri is crossed by the SS 292 Nord Occidentale Sarda which connects Bosa to Oristano. The SP 19 connects Cuglieri to Santu Lussurgiu.

By bus The ARST 703 Bosa-Oristano bus line takes you to Cuglieri. There are four bus stops along Corso Umberto I (SS 292 Nord Occidentale Sarda): the one with a shelter at 1 the entrance to the town coming from Bosa, Sennariolo, and Scano di Montiferro; the one 2 in the centre with a covered waiting room, halfway between the pharmacy and the town newsstand; the one with a shelter 3 a few meters from "Pizzeria 2000 da Michele", and the one 4 in front of the "L'Oasi" kiosk-bar.

Getting around

The historic center of Cuglieri can be easily explored by foot.

See

Religious buildings 1 Basilica of Santa Maria della Neve. The basilica's façade was erected between 1912 and 1913, following the extension of the nave, which included the addition of an atrium and the choir loft above. The façade is framed by twin bell towers topped by pyramidal spires and is divided into two tiers by a cornice supported by pilasters and composite capitals. The lower tier features a central pointed-arch portal, flanked by two marble bas-reliefs by the sculptor Giovanni Benvenuto da Pietrasanta, which illustrate the arrival of the statue of the Virgin on the Bardosu hill and the miracle of the lightning strike that left the statue unharmed in 1824. The upper tier features three neo-Gothic mullioned windows and is surmounted by a small terrace, dominated by a curvilinear gable adorned with a niche containing an image of the Madonna. The basilica is crowned by a large octagonal dome.The interior of the basilica has a single nave, with a barrel vault and four chapels on each side, decorated with stucco, various marble furnishings in Baroque style and paintings by the Parma artist Emilio Scherer (also the author of the pictorial decoration in the cathedral of Bosa), made in 1893. In the mid-twentieth century the church underwent extensive restoration work on the initiative of the Archpriest Giovanni Pes, due to the excessive deterioration of the interior and the reconstruction of large sections of walls that threatened to collapse. This was followed by the replacement of Scherer's paintings with a new decorative program by the Cuglieri painter Pietro Collu, only partially completed, whose four canvases that decorate the inside of the dome's drum depict: "The Finding of the Madonna on the beach of Santa Caterina di Pittinuri", "The Arrival at Monte Bardosu", "The Procession and the Madonna della Neve enthroned surrounded by the illustrious Cuglieri citizens" (il Ritrovamento della Madonna sulla spiaggia di Santa Caterina di Pittinuri, l'Arrivo a Monte B

Do

1 Ora Blu Lab, Via Vescovo Cossu 3, ☏ +39 345 0244524, +33 673 976198, [email protected]. A photography studio that organizes creative photography experiences and vacations in various parts of Sardinia, as well as cyanotopia workshops. Both activities allow you to explore photographic and artistic techniques and learn about the Sardinian region. (updated Jul 2026) 2 Il Cantelier, Via Pietro Lutzu 2 (Crabola neighbourhood), ☏ +39 347 5405317 (Whatsapp). Tu-Th 16:00-20:00. An artistic space offering workshops in color harmony, life drawing, clay magic, portraits, interior decoration, murals, and minor restoration. (updated Jul 2026) 3 Youth Spirituality Centre (Centro Spiritualità Giovani, Casa SS. Annunziata), Località "Funtana 'e S'ozzu" (Along the SP 19 Cuglieri-Santu Lussurgiu, 7 km from Cuglieri), ☏ +39 0785 950007, +39 06 58330750, [email protected]. Open only in summer. The Youth Spirituality Center offers activities and initiatives for the human and Christian formation of young people, such as meetings on various topics, school camps, youth missions, and more. It features a chapel, a meeting room, and a courtyard. (updated Jul 2026) 4 Bastiano Perria Municipal Sports Field, Via Littorio. The sports complex includes, in addition to the main field, recently renovated with synthetic turf, two soccer fields and a tennis court. Matches between Cuglieri and other smaller teams are held here. (updated Jul 2026) There are three children's play areas: 5 in front of the War Memorial, 6 at Tiu Memmere fountain and on dell'Orzo Street (Via dell'Orzo) 7 in the square in front of the Da Michele pizzeria. In addition to the events scheduled during the summer months (see "Events" below), shows and musical events are also held throughout the rest of the year. Concerts and performances are held in the 8 theater hall of the former regional seminary, the 9 cloister of the former regional seminary (during the summer), and the churches of Cuglieri. Occasionally, concerts or per

Buy

Typical local products Azienda Olearia Peddio (Two locations), ☏ +39 0785 369254, [email protected]. Cuglieri DOP olive oil, organic, fruity, and classic, olives and preserves, and herbal teas. You can also sample the oil with Carasau bread and bruschetta. They also sell cosmetics such as cleansing milk, various creams (eye creams, moisturizing face creams and creams for sensitive skin, wrinkle creams, body creams, hand creams, and foot creams), aftershave emulsions, lip balms, massage oils, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, vegetable soaps, sunscreens, and after-sun lotions. (updated Jul 2026) 1 Sales outlet and company headquarters, Corso Umberto I° 87. (updated Jul 2026) 3 Cocco oil mill, Località Barones, Zona PIP (from SS 292, when you reach one of the roundabouts, don't enter in Cuglieri but take the ring road; when you reach a 5 fork, take a rural access road, and after a few hundred metres, the oil mill is in front of you; you can access at the 2 olive grove from the rural access road; if you're in Cuglieri, get off at the PIP area). Guided tours are also available to discover the entire production process. You can also taste the oil. (updated Jul 2026) 4 Oros de Domo, Corso Umberto I 97/99, ☏ +39 320 7251861, [email protected]. Traditional Sardinian sweets and panadas from Cuglieri. (updated Jul 2026)

Chocolate shops 5 Cioccolateria Masala, Via Lamarmora 58 (Crabola neighborhood), ☏ +39 342 5049548, [email protected]. W-Sa 09:00-12:30 & 17:00-19:30, Su 09:00-12:30 & 17:00-19:30. They sell various types of chocolate, as well as semifreddo and artisanal ice cream: trays of filled chocolates, gift boxes of classic and assorted artisanal chocolates, boxes of 30 or 12 assorted Valentine's Day chocolates, chocolate bars in various flavors, round chocolate bars studded with Smarties, salted caramel and chocolate cereals, chocolate spreads in various flavours, nocciolato discs with Piedmont hazelnuts, delicious bags of various flavours (coc

Eat

Panada Cuglieritana is a typical local dish consisting of a puff pastry calzone baked in the oven and filled with mixed meats, artichokes, fresh broad beans, peas, pitted olives in brine, and dried tomatoes.

2 L'Eden dei Sapori Pizzeria, Corso Umberto 115, ☏ +39 347 8953222. Tu-Su 09:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00