Castle of Quirra


The Castle of Quirra is a fortified building dating back to the 12th century located in the territory of the municipality of Villaputzu, in the Sarrabus, in the province of southern Sardinia. The castle, located at a height of 296 meters, offers a splendid view of the coast, but also of the valleys inland.

Castle of Quirra of Villaputzu, in the Sarrabus

Built by the judges of Cagliari on the top of Mount Cudias to guard the border with the Giudicato of Gallura, it was occupied by the Aragonese in 1324. It was later the scene of clashes between the kingdom of Sardinia and the Giudicato of Arborea.

Castle of Quirra of Villaputzu, in the Sarrabus

Map: Castle of Quirra



vCard Info:

Address: SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 09040 Villaputzu Cagliari Sardegna Italia
Villaputzu (CA) Sardegna

Latitude: 39.53069538132233
Longitude: 9.60279643535614
Site: https://www.comune.villaputzu....

vCard created by: CHO.earth
Currently owned by: CHO.earth

Type: Building
Function: Castle
Creation date: 07-01-2021 09:46
Last update: 14/08/2023