Population: 1.500
Altitude: 205 m. above sea level

Barumini rises up on the far-eastern point of the Marmilla region, situated in a valley which stretches from the summit of the Las Plassas Castle to the west and the impressive ridges of the Giara to the east.
In Medieval times Barumini was the chief town of the Marmilla area, but it has always been an important town with an economy based on agricultural and pastoral activity. Since the excavations in the 1950s, which uncovered the extraordinary archaeological site of Su Nuraxi, it has become an important stop for any itinerary and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

In the centre of the town, besides the parish church of the "Immacolata" (1550), in late Gothic style, there is also the "Casa Zappata", a beautiful example of the civilian architecture on the island from 1500-1600 A.D.

In the nearby town of Tuili visitors can enjoy the "Parco Sardegna in Miniatura", a miniature park which covers approx. 30.000 sq. m. where Sardinia and its surrounding sea have been reproduced. The most important archaeological sites, historical monuments and places of natural or architectural interest on the island have been perfectly recreated on a scale of 1:20-25. A trip to the park is a must and, following a set route, visitors can view all the most representative attractions of Sardinia, supported by a series of projections offering additional cultural documentation about this terrestrial paradise.


The "Parco Sardegna in Miniatura" is situated in the valley beneath the Giara plateau and perfectly positioned for those who wish to explore the area and pay a visit to the nearby castle of Las Plassas and the Nuragic village of "Su Nuraxi".

Barumini is also interesting from an artistic and architectural point of view and we particularly recommend:

• The Parish Church of l'Immacolata (1850)
  This church, in late Gothic style, boasts paintings from the School of Stampace del Cavaro (XVI century) and fragments in carved wood and polychrome with figures of saints from the Catalan School (XVI century).
  The bells of the parish church are also particularly interesting. They are the work of Neapolitan artists and date back to 1582 and 1623.
  
  
• The Church of San Francesco (1600)
  This church has a single nave and stands next to the Capuchin Convent.
  
  
  
• The Church of S. Tecla (XV century)
  This church has a bell tower with gable roof and is surrounded by a magnificent porch.
  
  
  
• The Church of San Giovanni Battista (1300)
  This church was built in trachyte and basalt rock from the local quarries. It is Romanesque in style and particularly striking because of its simplicity
  
  

All towns and villages in Sardinia celebrate their own local feasts and festivals, and Barumini is no exception:

• The Festival of San Francesco: 16/17/18 September
  
  
• The Festival of San Sebastiano: 20 January
  
  
• The Festival of Santa Lucia: third Sunday in July
  
  
• The Boiled Broad Bean Festival: January
  
  
• The Festival of the "zeppole" (gastronomic festival): Carnival (February)
  
  
• The Sheep Shearing and Local Food and Wine Festival: end of May
  
  
• The Festival of the "Simbula fritta" (gastronomic festival): September

We recommend the following fascinating exhibitions and fairs:

• Exhibition of ancient art: January
  
  
• Exhibition of typical Sardinian products: 15-28 July
  
  
• Exhibition of local products: 30 March - 4 April
  
  
• Exhibition of Emerging Painters: October
  
  
• The Sheep Fair: 28 April - 4 May
  
  
• The Local Products Fair: August