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Oristano · Sardinia

Things to see in Montresta

In Montresta the atlas lists 6 historic places: 5 archaeological sites and 1 museum.

For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.

Don’t miss: Domus de Janas.

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The town

Montresta is in Oristano province, 15 km from Bosa. Montresta is known as the "village of the Greeks" due to its 18th-century origins linked to a colony of Greek-Maniot refugees.

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6 places

Getting there

By car: From Bosa, take the SP19; with its uphill switchbacks winding through the Bosa mountains, it offers spectacular views before cresting the ridge and heading inland.

From Padria take the SP11.

From Villanova Monteleone take the SP12.

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What to see, according to Wikivoyage

You can see several murals in the historic centre.

Ancient Saint Christopher church (Chiesa vecchia di San Cristoforo Martire). Also known today as Saint Anthony the Great church (chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate), it dates back to the 17th century. Newest Saint Christopher church (Chiesa nuova di San Cristoforo). Dating back to the 1960s and built on the ruins of a medieval structure.

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