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Sestu offers its visitor plenty of interesting historical-cultural excursions among ancient churches and archaeological sites. A walk in the historic centre can not exclude a visit to the thirteenth century Church of San Salvatore, around which one of the first nucleuses of the village arose and which today houses paintings and statues of notable interest. Furthermore, the Parish Church dedicated to San Giorgio must also be seen; this is one of the first examples in Gothic-Catalonian style in the Campidano area of Cagliari, completed in 1567, which still houses the Roman mile-stone indicating the distance of this centre from Caralis, as well as paintings, sacred art objects and a wonderful recently-restored organ. Last but not least is the seventeenth century Parish Church of Sant'Antonio, built due to the influence of the Franciscan monks. The San Gemiliano area just outside the village is of notable historical-artistic interest. It was given this name in honour of the Bishop of Cagliari, who was martyred here under the Neronian persecutions. The area still preserves many important archaeological remains which confirm that the territory has been inhabited since ancient times. In the Eneolithic Age, a village was found here comprising about sixty huts of which only the base can still be seen, since they were probably made in straw and branches and were thus extremely fragile. Another smaller village also stood here in the Nuraghic age, of which the remains of 14 huts still exist. The area is also famous for being the site of the beautiful Romanesque Church of San Gemiliano, dedicated to the martyred Bishop. It stands within a green fence decorated with stone statues by local artists and was built in the XIII century. An open gallery was added in the XVI century, and later the sacristy and the caretaker?s house. The church stands inside a luxuriant public park, which is equipped to offer entertainment for old and young alike. For more than 700 years, San Gemiliano has been the object of a particular cult which is expressed today in two feasts that attract more and more tourists and pilgrims from all over Sardinia: the Feast of San Gemilianino on the third Sunday in May and the Feast of San Gemiliano on the first Sunday in September. On both occasions, religious ceremonies are held with processions on foot which carry the simulacrum of the Saint from the church with the same name to the village. Civil celebrations also take place with sporting events, tasting of food and typical wines, folkloristic and firework displays. The timing of the feasts is not casual: the one in September includes the blessing of the future harvests and the one at the end of May coincides right with the period of the harvest and consequently, the moment of plenitude. One of the characteristics of this event is the custom on the part of numerous families to move into the "stali", sorts of houses made from rush matting, branches and reeds standing within the grounds of the church. There are also several other suggestive celebrations such as the Feast of the Patron Saint, San Giorgio, on 23rd April and in May, the traditional rural Feast of Sant'Isidoro. June is a month rich with events; they start in the second week with the 'Festival of Sardinian Song', born in 1998, as an exhibition of music in "limba" (the Sardinian language), to promote the Island?s linguistic and cultural heritage. The month ends with the 'Regional Exhibition of Fruit and Vegetables', which is an excellent occasion for the tourist to get to know the traditions of Sardinian cooking and for the promotion of local agro-industrial products. During the summer months. the 'Estate Sestese' (Summer in Sestu) has been held for the past few years, with music, folklore and variety shows, films, theatre and artistic and sporting events. Finally in December, the Local Tourist Board organises 'Natale Insieme' (Christmas Together), which enlivens the feast day with a song contest, a competition for the most beautiful crib, games under the Christmas tree and tasting of the products from Sestu. A visit to Sestu can also include a visit to the craftsmen?s workshops in the village to buy objects made in wood, wrought-iron and copper, as well as a chance to see how the typical baskets are made, which are so appreciated by tourists. Src: http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/offerta/cultura/cittaepaesi/paesi/sestu.html
Sestu offers its visitor plenty of interesting historical-cultural excursions among ancient churches and archaeological sites. A walk in the historic centre can not exclude a visit to the thirteenth century Church of San Salvatore, around which one of the first nucleuses of the village arose and which today houses paintings and statues of notable interest. Furthermore, the Parish Church dedicated to San Giorgio must also be seen; this is one of the first examples in Gothic-Catalonian style in the Campidano area of Cagliari, completed in 1567, which still houses the Roman mile-stone indicating the distance of this centre from Caralis, as well as paintings, sacred art objects and a wonderful recently-restored organ. Last but not least is the seventeenth century Parish Church of Sant'Antonio, built due to the influence of the Franciscan monks. The San Gemiliano area just outside the village is of notable historical-artistic interest. It was given this name in honour of the Bishop of Cagliari, who was martyred here under the Neronian persecutions. The area still preserves many important archaeological remains which confirm that the territory has been inhabited since ancient times. In the Eneolithic Age, a village was found here comprising about sixty huts of which only the base can still be seen, since they were probably made in straw and branches and were thus extremely fragile. Another smaller village also stood here in the Nuraghic age, of which the remains of 14 huts still exist. The area is also famous for being the site of the beautiful Romanesque Church of San Gemiliano, dedicated to the martyred Bishop. It stands within a green fence decorated with stone statues by local artists and was built in the XIII century. An open gallery was added in the XVI century, and later the sacristy and the caretaker?s house. The church stands inside a luxuriant public park, which is equipped to offer entertainment for old and young alike. For more than 700 years, San Gemiliano has been the object of a particular cult which is expressed today in two feasts that attract more and more tourists and pilgrims from all over Sardinia: the Feast of San Gemilianino on the third Sunday in May and the Feast of San Gemiliano on the first Sunday in September. On both occasions, religious ceremonies are held with processions on foot which carry the simulacrum of the Saint from the church with the same name to the village. Civil celebrations also take place with sporting events, tasting of food and typical wines, folkloristic and firework displays. The timing of the feasts is not casual: the one in September includes the blessing of the future harvests and the one at the end of May coincides right with the period of the harvest and consequently, the moment of plenitude. One of the characteristics of this event is the custom on the part of numerous families to move into the "stali", sorts of houses made from rush matting, branches and reeds standing within the grounds of the church. There are also several other suggestive celebrations such as the Feast of the Patron Saint, San Giorgio, on 23rd April and in May, the traditional rural Feast of Sant'Isidoro. June is a month rich with events; they start in the second week with the 'Festival of Sardinian Song', born in 1998, as an exhibition of music in "limba" (the Sardinian language), to promote the Island?s linguistic and cultural heritage. The month ends with the 'Regional Exhibition of Fruit and Vegetables', which is an excellent occasion for the tourist to get to know the traditions of Sardinian cooking and for the promotion of local agro-industrial products. During the summer months. the 'Estate Sestese' (Summer in Sestu) has been held for the past few years, with music, folklore and variety shows, films, theatre and artistic and sporting events. Finally in December, the Local Tourist Board organises 'Natale Insieme' (Christmas Together), which enlivens the feast day with a song contest, a competition for the most beautiful crib, games under the Christmas tree and tasting of the products from Sestu. A visit to Sestu can also include a visit to the craftsmen?s workshops in the village to buy objects made in wood, wrought-iron and copper, as well as a chance to see how the typical baskets are made, which are so appreciated by tourists. Src: http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/offerta/cultura/cittaepaesi/paesi/sestu.html
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