Castello di Santa Maria Coghinas

The castle stands on elevated ground with stone walls and defensive towers overlooking the northern Sardinian countryside near Santa Maria Coghinas.

Built during medieval times, this fortification served as a strategic military outpost controlling trade routes and defending against potential invasions throughout Sardinia's history.

The castle structure demonstrates the architectural principles of medieval military design, incorporating local materials and construction methods common in Sardinian fortifications.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins via local roads from Santa Maria Coghinas, with information about tours available at the village tourist office.

The castle foundations reveal an intricate network of underground chambers and passageways that connected various sections of the fortification system.

Location: Santa Maria Coghinas

Address: Viale delle Terme

GPS coordinates: 40.89744,8.89518

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:30