Sanluri

Sanluri is a municipality in southeastern Sardinia situated across hilly terrain at roughly 633 meters (2,076 feet) in elevation. The village displays the typical layout of a Sardinian hill town with narrow streets and stone buildings.

The settlement received the title of viscountship from the Aragonese Crown in 1436, marking its rise in regional importance. This recognition established it as an administrative hub for the surrounding area.

The name reflects the local Sardinian language heritage, and residents continue to speak regional dialects in daily life. Traditional ways shape how people move through and use the community.

The village is easiest to explore on foot, as most points of interest lie close together in the center and distances are short. The best time to visit is in the cooler months when the sun is less intense.

The municipality once belonged to a smaller provincial division before administrative boundaries were redrawn in 2016. This shift connected it with a larger southern administrative area and shaped its current identity.

Location: Province of South Sardinia

Elevation above the sea: 137 m

Shares border with: Lunamatrona, San Gavino Monreale, Serramanna, Serrenti, Villacidro, Villamar, Villanovaforru, Sardara, Furtei, Samassi

Website: https://comune.sanluri.su.it

GPS coordinates: 39.56110,8.89996

Latest update: December 13, 2025 20:42