Iglesias
Iglesias is a town and municipality, as well as the co-capital of the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. As of 2025, with a population of about 24,634, it is the second-largest town in the province and the eleventh-largest in Sardinia.
At a glance
- Type
- Town and comune
- Period
- Historic Sardinian settlement
- Style
- Sardinian town, co-capital of its province
- Location
- Province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia, Italy
Overview
Iglesias is a town and municipality, as well as the co-capital of the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. As of 2025 it has a population of about 24,634. It is the second-largest town in the province.
History
Iglesias is a historic settlement in southwestern Sardinia and serves as a co-capital of the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente. Its standing as one of the leading towns of the province reflects a long-established civic role within the region.
What you see
The town lies within the Sulcis Iglesiente area of Sardinia. As the second-largest town in its province and the eleventh-largest in Sardinia, Iglesias combines a historic centre with the surrounding municipal territory.
Cultural significance
As a co-capital of the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Iglesias holds an important administrative and cultural position in southwestern Sardinia. It is among the most significant towns of the island region.
Practical information
Iglesias is located in the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia. For opening hours of specific sites and attractions, check the official website.
Getting there
Iglesias is reachable by road within southwestern Sardinia, with transport links connecting it to other centres in the province and the wider island.