Luogosanto

This hillside municipality sits at 321 meters elevation in Sardinia's Gallura region, covering 135 square kilometers of rural landscape with agricultural lands, Mediterranean vegetation, and traditional stone architecture spanning centuries of local construction techniques.

Established as an official administrative entity on January 1, 1947, Luogosanto derives its name from the Latin 'Locus Sanctus' meaning holy place, indicating its historical significance as a sacred site for early Christian communities that settled in this region.

The municipality maintains strong connections to Sardinian traditions through annual religious festivals, processions honoring local saints, and preservation of traditional crafts, music, and dialect that reflect the authentic rural character of Gallura culture.

Located approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Olbia with postal code 07020, the municipality is accessible via regional roads and offers hiking trails, local museums, and traditional restaurants serving authentic Sardinian cuisine to visitors seeking rural experiences.

The town houses 22 constructed churches within its boundaries, creating one of the highest concentrations of religious buildings per capita in Sardinia, with the Basilica of Nostra Signora di Locusantu serving as the primary spiritual center.

Location: Province of Sassari

Inception: 1947

Capital city: Luogosanto

Elevation above the sea: 321 m

Shares border with: Arzachena, Luras, Tempio Pausania, Aglientu

Address: 07020 Luogosanto, Province of Sassari, Italy 07020 Luogosanto

Website: http://comuneluogosanto.it

GPS coordinates: 41.05026,9.20599

Latest update: September 22, 2025 08:58