Church of San Sebastiano
The Church of San Sebastiano is the most picturesque in the area, as the construction of the Is Barrocus dam turned the large cliff on which it stands into a small island. This small church on the island characterizes the lake, which is named after it: Lake San Sebastiano. The date of the church’s construction is unknown, but it was fully operational by the late 16th century. Its use as a place of worship ended about two centuries ago, reportedly due to a tragedy during a wedding. According to various sources, the bride and groom fell from the cliff after a dispute and died. By the late 1990s, the church was in ruins. Restoration work has since returned it to its original form, though it has not been reconsecrated. Currently, the island on which the church stands is accessible only by boat, but it can be easily admired from the SS128 road heading toward Nurallao.
Church of San Mauro
Now a ruin, the Church of San Mauro ceased its activities in 1830 and has not been used since. It is known that celebrations for San Mauro, Sant’Isidoro, and Sant’Antioco were once held here. During consolidation work in 2001, several tombs were discovered inside the building, and the adjacent land was historically used as a cemetery. However, the precise date of the church’s construction remains undetermined.
Chiesa di Sant’Antonio
This large building was initially intended to be a church. Construction began in the 17th century but was never completed; it lacked a roof, and the bell towers were unfinished. In the 19th century, it became public property, and there was a plan to convert it into the Palazzo della Provincia, but this project was never realized. After various private ownerships, the municipality reacquired the property in the early 1990s and carried out restoration work, including the addition of a roof. Further interventions, including recent ones, have transformed it into the Teatro Sant’Antonio. It is now used for concerts, exhibitions, screenings, and conferences.
