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Masullas is found in one of the most beautiful parts of Mount Arci, where the suggestive areas of Conca Cannas and Su Columbariu lie. The former is especially interesting because it still preserves ore deposits formed in various historical periods. Here we find important fields of obsidian, Sardinia?s black gold, and perlite. In the surrounding countryside there are also outcrops of precious stones, like cornelian, amethyst, quartz and agate. Furthermore on the SS 442, it is possible to see a single block of stone, probably a lavic outcrop of underwater origin; it has a perfect naturally caused fracture, from which it also derives its name, precisely 'Perda Sperrada'. By legend, this mass of rock was originally a pig which Luxia Arrabiosa, a legendary character from Mount Arci, had transformed to stone and split in two with a kick. The abundance of all these minerals has led to a permanent exhibition of minerals and fossils dedicated to 'Stefano Incani' being set up in the village. The collection comprises around 1,800 examples of mainly Sardinian fossilised animals, as well as several varieties of plant fossils. The minerals are also mostly of Sardinian origin and mainly come from the Masullas area. A number of old churches can be visited at Masullas, among which we should recall the parish church dedicated to the 'Madonna delle Grazie' and the Churches of San Lorenzo, of San Leonardo, of Santa Lucia and of San Vito. The parish church underwent substantial renovation during the XVII century, at the end of which, the chapels, the wooden roof and the new faade were constructed. Inside, it houses a fine wooden retable datable to 1676, work of the brothers Francesco and Mattia Canopia, with the statue of the 'Madonna delle Grazie' at its centre. The little Church of San Leonardo is found in the centre of the village, built around the XIII century in Late Romanesque style, on an existing two-aisled structure from the XII century. Another important religious construction is the seventeenth century Monastery of San Francesco destined for the Capuchin monks, who remained here until the first decades of the twentieth century. During restoration work, two interesting works of art were brought to light: a 'Deposition' by A. Caboni i(1833) from the Church of the Annunziata in Cagliari and a crafted wooden tabernacle from the seventeenth century. Just like all the other villages in Sardinia, the people of Masullas feel a heartfelt devotion towards their saints, expressed through a number of well-attended feasts. On 19th January a bonfire is lit in honour of San Sebastiano, followed by a religious procession and the distribution of typical food and cakes together with all the wine you can drink. The Patron Saint?s day is celebrated on July 2nd with the 'Feast of Sa Gloriosa', during which a long procession winds its way through the streets with a parade of traditional costumes, horsemen and "traccas' (ox-drawn decorated carts), followed by folkloristic displays, dancing in the square, Sardinian songs, poetry contests and fireworks. The 4th October is the anniversary of San Francesco with a religious procession and entertainment in the square. On 12th and 13th December, it is the turn of Santa Lucia, when the rosary and the novena are recited in Sardinian, bonfires are lit and wine and chestnuts are given out. The 'Festival of the Pomegranate' is held at the beginning of November with tasting of sweets and liqueurs made with this exquisite fruit. Src: http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/offerta/cultura/cittaepaesi/paesi/masullas.html
Masullas is found in one of the most beautiful parts of Mount Arci, where the suggestive areas of Conca Cannas and Su Columbariu lie. The former is especially interesting because it still preserves ore deposits formed in various historical periods. Here we find important fields of obsidian, Sardinia?s black gold, and perlite. In the surrounding countryside there are also outcrops of precious stones, like cornelian, amethyst, quartz and agate. Furthermore on the SS 442, it is possible to see a single block of stone, probably a lavic outcrop of underwater origin; it has a perfect naturally caused fracture, from which it also derives its name, precisely 'Perda Sperrada'. By legend, this mass of rock was originally a pig which Luxia Arrabiosa, a legendary character from Mount Arci, had transformed to stone and split in two with a kick. The abundance of all these minerals has led to a permanent exhibition of minerals and fossils dedicated to 'Stefano Incani' being set up in the village. The collection comprises around 1,800 examples of mainly Sardinian fossilised animals, as well as several varieties of plant fossils. The minerals are also mostly of Sardinian origin and mainly come from the Masullas area. A number of old churches can be visited at Masullas, among which we should recall the parish church dedicated to the 'Madonna delle Grazie' and the Churches of San Lorenzo, of San Leonardo, of Santa Lucia and of San Vito. The parish church underwent substantial renovation during the XVII century, at the end of which, the chapels, the wooden roof and the new faade were constructed. Inside, it houses a fine wooden retable datable to 1676, work of the brothers Francesco and Mattia Canopia, with the statue of the 'Madonna delle Grazie' at its centre. The little Church of San Leonardo is found in the centre of the village, built around the XIII century in Late Romanesque style, on an existing two-aisled structure from the XII century. Another important religious construction is the seventeenth century Monastery of San Francesco destined for the Capuchin monks, who remained here until the first decades of the twentieth century. During restoration work, two interesting works of art were brought to light: a 'Deposition' by A. Caboni i(1833) from the Church of the Annunziata in Cagliari and a crafted wooden tabernacle from the seventeenth century. Just like all the other villages in Sardinia, the people of Masullas feel a heartfelt devotion towards their saints, expressed through a number of well-attended feasts. On 19th January a bonfire is lit in honour of San Sebastiano, followed by a religious procession and the distribution of typical food and cakes together with all the wine you can drink. The Patron Saint?s day is celebrated on July 2nd with the 'Feast of Sa Gloriosa', during which a long procession winds its way through the streets with a parade of traditional costumes, horsemen and "traccas' (ox-drawn decorated carts), followed by folkloristic displays, dancing in the square, Sardinian songs, poetry contests and fireworks. The 4th October is the anniversary of San Francesco with a religious procession and entertainment in the square. On 12th and 13th December, it is the turn of Santa Lucia, when the rosary and the novena are recited in Sardinian, bonfires are lit and wine and chestnuts are given out. The 'Festival of the Pomegranate' is held at the beginning of November with tasting of sweets and liqueurs made with this exquisite fruit. Src: http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/offerta/cultura/cittaepaesi/paesi/masullas.html
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