In the heart of the Baronia region, at the foot of the majestic Monte Tuttavista, lies Galtellìone of the most enchanting historic villages in Sardinia. Recognized among the Authentic Villages of Italy nd part of the national network of Literary Villages, Galtellì is a place where history, spirituality, and culture come together in a landscape of remarkable beauty.

A village of history and spirituality

Galtellì boasts a rich medieval past: once the seat of a bishopric, it preserves one of the best-preserved historic centers on the island. Its cobbled streets, stone houses, sculpted portals, and religious buildings tell centuries of faith and tradition. Among them stands out the Church of the Most Holy Crucifix, a sanctuary beloved by popular devotion, which houses a precious 14th-century wooden crucifix considered miraculous.

Il borgo è anche custode di tradizioni antiche, riti religiosi, arte sacra e memoria collettiva, che vivono ancora oggi nelle celebrazioni e nella vita quotidiana degli abitanti.