Like an Open-Air Museum
In This Small Sardinian Village, Houses Are Truly Works of Art
Almost everyone who has visited Sardinia knows the capital, Cagliari. But few have heard of San Sperate. Yet, just 12 miles northwest of Cagliari, visitors can find a very special village.
San Sperate is one of the major agricultural hubs of Sardinia. Thanks to its fertile soils, it is set amidst orange and lemon groves, surrounded by grain fields, tomato plants, and peach trees.
San Sperate isn't large. The village has less than 9,000 residents. But in this small place, there is a big peculiarity: almost every house facade features a huge mural.
The Whole Village Becomes a Canvas: Over 200 Murals in San Sperate
Why is this the case? San Sperate is the hometown of Pinuccio Sciola. The Italian artist and sculptor passed away in 2016. Yet, throughout his life, he was committed to bringing art to 'his' village.
It all started when he was a young man: in 1968, Sciola painted the first murals on the house walls of San Sperate.
The residents followed his example and began painting their houses too. Over the years, more and more international artists came to leave their mark.
Today, San Sperate is a large open-air museum for street art with around 200 murals on the house facades.
More Than Art: The Peach Festival 'Sagra delle Pesche' in July
In mid-July, San Sperate offers visitors another reason to stop by: the grand Peach Festival Sagra delle Pesche, celebrating the peach harvest.
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