Sardinia

Sardinia is a large island in the western Mediterranean and an autonomous region of Italy. Its landscapes, archaeological remains, and distinct linguistic traditions reflect a long history of Mediterranean settlement.

Tyrrhenian Sea: The part of the Mediterranean Sea lying between the Italian Peninsula, Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily. Sardinia forms the sea’s western boundary alongside Corsica.
Nuragic civilization: A prehistoric Sardinian society known for its distinctive stone towers and settlements. Its towers are the most recognizable remains of ancient Sardinian society.
Eleonora d'Arborea: A medieval Sardinian judge and ruler who issued the Carta de Logu, a major legal code. Her rule remains a landmark in Sardinia’s political and legal history.
Sardinian cuisine: The regional food traditions of Sardinia, shaped by pastoral life and Mediterranean exchange. Local ingredients and recipes express the island’s varied landscapes and histories.
Sicily: The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy. Sicily offers a comparison between Italy’s two largest islands and their distinct histories.
Italy: A country in southern Europe whose territory includes the Italian Peninsula and several islands. Sardinia is one of Italy’s five autonomous regions.
Nuraghe: A massive, usually conical stone tower built in Sardinia during the Bronze Age. Nuraghi survive across the island as evidence of its prehistoric builders.
Giuseppe Garibaldi: An Italian general and nationalist who helped unify Italy in the nineteenth century. He lived on Caprera, a small island in the Sardinian archipelago.
Pecorino Sardo: A protected Italian sheep’s-milk cheese produced in Sardinia. Its production connects the island’s pastoral economy with a widely exported specialty.
Corsica: A French island in the western Mediterranean, north of Sardinia. Its different national affiliation contrasts with Sardinia despite their geographic proximity.

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