Holiday apartment in Santa Giusta: Othoca, textile traditions and wetlands

Basilica di Santa Giusta and Crypt

Santa Giusta combines sacred architecture, ancient local history and textile traditions with a landscape of wetlands and beaches. In the Basilica di Santa Giusta, the crypt has four side aisles with cross-ribbed vaults. The vaults are supported by six low marble columns. The crypt therefore forms an independent architectural focal point within the basilica. For those interested in culture, the crypt can be considered as a separate item when planning a visit to Santa Giusta.

Othoca and the Necropolis

Othoca opens up an archaeological layer of history. Othoca was founded around the second half of the 8th century BC. The necropolis of Othoca extended south of the settlement in the area of today's Chiesa di Santa Severa. The ancient local history of Santa Giusta therefore includes Othoca and the necropolis in the area of today's Chiesa di Santa Severa.

Textile Traditions

The textile traditions of Santa Giusta also have their own material dimension. They include tapestries and carpets made on horizontal looms and displaying a distinct Byzantine influence. Craft production and cultural character are equally part of the subject. For those interested in culture, the focus here is on tapestries, carpets, horizontal looms and Byzantine influence.

Museums and Palazzo

There are three museums in the vicinity of Santa Giusta: the Museo Civico Santa Giusta, the Raccolta dell'Opera del Duomo and the Museo Archeologico Antiquarium Arborense. The Palazzo degli Scolopi, a palace, is also located nearby.

Protected Wetlands near Santa Giusta

The natural side of Santa Giusta is reflected in two wetlands. Stagno di Santa Giusta was included in the European Commission's list of Sites of Community Importance because of special plant and animal species. The Stagno di Pauli Majori wetland is internationally significant and protected under the Ramsar Convention. For those interested in nature, the focus is therefore on special plant and animal species as well as a wetland of international importance protected under the Ramsar Convention. For those interested in nature, Stagno di Santa Giusta, Stagno di Pauli Majori, the beaches and Grotta Fra Luca can be included in the planning.

Beaches and Grotta Fra Luca in the Surrounding Area

Several other destinations by the water and in the surrounding countryside are also located near Santa Giusta. Spiaggia Torre Grande is a beach, as is Spiaggia di Torregrande. Grotta Fra Luca, a cave, is also located in the same area. Spiaggia di Mare morto is another beach in the vicinity of Santa Giusta. The beaches and the cave complement the two wetlands with additional landscape features around Santa Giusta. The destinations by the water and in the countryside can be considered separately from the wetlands of Santa Giusta when planning a trip.

Discover More Places

If you would like to expand your travel plans, you can also find Terralba, Arborea, Neoneli, Uras, Bosa Marina, Tresnuraghes, Tramatza and Siamaggiore here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Oristano.