Unusual Places in Italy: Orgosolo (Sardinia)

Sep 21, 2021 412

Approximately 150 murals adorn the streets and walls of Orgosolo, a town in the often ignored heart of Sardinia, the Italian island where tourists flock to enjoy its beautiful beaches. 

The murals not only depict local customs and traditions, but often also carry political messages. Some depict women wearing traditional clothes, shepherds who lead their animals to pasture, women intent on washing clothes or collecting water, men on horseback, daily life and pastoral traditions; others refer to politics, dissent, malaise and social justice, and depict both local and international events. 

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SOURCE: https://www.italymagazine.com

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