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    Bosa

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    Bosa

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    Bosa is located on Sardinia's west coast in the Temo Valley. The colorfully painted houses of the Sa Costa district stretch up the Serravalle hill to the Malaspina Castle.

    by Felix Gillen

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    9. Bosa
    Bosa is located on Sardinia's west coast in the Temo Valley. The colorfully painted houses of the Sa Costa district stretch up the Serravalle hill to the Malaspina Castle. On the left bank of the river, the former tanneries stand.

    Sights in Bosa

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    Malaspina Castle (Serravalle Castle)
    Castle

    1Malaspina Castle (Serravalle Castle)

    The castle on Serravalle Hill dates back to the Tuscan noble Malaspina family and overlooks the town. Within its walls stands the Chapel of Nostra Signora de Sos Regnos Altos, featuring 14th and 15th-century frescoes. The path up leads through the Sa Costa quarter.
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    Old Town and Sa Costa
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    2Old Town and Sa Costa

    The historic district Sa Costa stretches with colorfully painted houses up the slope of the Serravalle hill to the castle. You explore it on foot.
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    Museo delle Conce (Tannery Museum)
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    3Museo delle Conce (Tannery Museum)

    On the left bank of the Temo, near the old bridge, stand the buildings of the former tanneries, the Sas Conzas. Dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, operations permanently ceased in 1962. Today they are a national monument; a museum documents the history of leather processing in Bosa.
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    San Pietro Extramuros
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    4San Pietro Extramuros

    The Romanesque church is located about two kilometers from the medieval town in the district of Calmedia and was the first cathedral of the Diocese of Bosa. The structure, built of trachyte and limestone, dates to the 11th century, with inscriptions mentioning the years 1053 to 1073. The facade was extended in the late 13th century in the Gothic style.
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    5Old Bridge over the Temo

    The three-arched bridge of red trachyte was built in 1871 according to the plans of engineer Carlo Pizzagalli, replacing a collapsed wooden bridge. It connects the old town with the left bank of the Temo, where the former tanneries stand.
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    Cathedral Immacolata Concezione
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    6Cathedral Immacolata Concezione

    The cathedral was erected from 1803 on the site of a 12th-century building and consecrated in 1809. It is known for its frescoes.
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    City walks in Bosa

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Sea Breeze & Coastal Treasures: A Walk Through Bosa Marina

    This walk leads you from Bosa's historic town center to the mouth of the Temo River and along the coast of Bosa Marina. Discover golden beaches, old watchtowers and the relaxed atmosphere of the seaside village, where the blue sea meets green hills and the Sardinian coast unfolds its beauty.

    ~1 Std. 50 Min.
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    Restaurants & Cafés

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    Ristorante Borgo Sant'Ignazio

    Restaurant in Via Sant'Ignazio, upper Old Town. Sardinian cuisine with homemade pasta, meat, and fish.
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    Daisy Eat-Drink

    Bar and restaurant on Via Parpaglia, on the western edge of the old town. The menu features small sharing dishes and aperitivo, plus main courses in the evening.
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    Bacco Bistrot

    Bistro on Corso Vittorio Emanuele with street tables. Lunch: sandwiches, small plates. Evenings: warm dishes, local wine.
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    Saporè by Queen House

    Small bistro in Vico della Fonte, a lane in the Old Town below Sa Costa. The menu features Sardinian dishes and fish.
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    Civicouno

    Pizzeria on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, near Piazza Duomo. Besides pizza, there are some pasta and meat dishes.
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    Food and Beverages

    The gastronomy of Bosa is deeply rooted in the Sardinian coastal tradition, offering you authentic taste experiences. Here you'll find numerous establishments, such as Ristorante Da Giancarlo, serving fresh fish and seafood directly from the catch, often with a view of the Temo River, as well as hearty pasta dishes and local wines, which you can also enjoy in relaxed meeting spots like Caffè del Ponte.

    Malvasia di Bosa

    One of Sardinia's most famous sweet wines, often served as a welcome in Bosa.

    Fish from the sea

    At the city's restaurants, fish from the local catch features on the menu.

    History and Culture

    Castle and Old TownThe Malaspina Castle, belonging to a Tuscan noble family, overlooks the town, with the Sa Costa quarter situated on the hillside below. The castle chapel, Nostra Signora de Sos Regnos Altos, preserves 14th and 15th-century frescoes.ChurchesThe Romanesque church of San Pietro extra muros, about two kilometres from the medieval town, was the bishopric's cathedral in the Middle Ages. The current cathedral was built from 1803 and consecrated in 1809.Crafts and FestivalsLeather was tanned on the Temo's left bank; the last tanneries closed in 1962. The Sas Conzas buildings are now a national monument. Bosa is also known for its filet lace. The Karrasegare Osincu carnival is among Sardinia's most famous.

    Nightlife

    1

    Sorsi e Sorrisi – Zio Elio

    Bar at Piazza Duomo next to the Cathedral. Evenings, you sit outside on the square, enjoying aperitivo with nibbles.
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    Ultima Costa Bistrot

    Cocktail bar with a small, vegetarian-focused kitchen in an alley in Sa Costa. Good for a drink after descending from the castle.
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    Zio Tore

    Bar on Lungo Temo, the riverside road below the Old Town. From the outdoor tables, you look out onto the river and the tanneries on the opposite bank.
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    Getting to and Around

    Getting ThereA coastal road connects Bosa with Alghero, where the nearest airport, Alghero-Fertilia, is.In the TownExplore the Old Town and the Sa Costa quarter on foot.

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    Alghero

    Alghero

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    Oristano

    Oristano

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    Sardinia

    Sardinia

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    Olbia

    Olbia

    Olbia is located on a bay in northeastern Sardinia. The port is the island's most important passenger harbor, and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport lies south of the city.CityThe most significant building is the Romanesque Basilica di San Simplicio, mostly of granite.HistoryPhoenicians and Greeks came to the coast; the Carthaginians built a fortified city, and the Romans followed later. The Archaeological Museum at the harbor displays Roman ship parts; nearby are a well sanctuary and a giant's tomb.
    La Maddalena

    La Maddalena

    La Maddalena is the main town of the archipelago of the same name off Sardinia's northeast coast. From Palau, you can reach the port by ferry in 15 to 20 minutes. The town is a starting point for boat tours through the National Park and for excursions to Caprera with Garibaldi's house.

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