Villasor, in the heart of the Campidano, guards a history that roots itself in the Nuragic era, as testified by the site of Su Sonadori. The true historical turning point came in 1415, when Giovanni Siviller built the famous Casa Forte. The Siviller Castle, a rare example of a Sardinian medieval fortress, became the center of power for the Alagon Marquisate, deeply shaping the town’s identity.
History and Traditions
Famous as the “granary” of the territory due to the fertility of its soils, Villasor has always bound its economy to the land.
Alongside historic grain farming, the cultivation of the Sardinian Spiny Artichoke PDO stands out as an agri-food excellence celebrated throughout the island. For decades, the former sugar refinery also stood as a pillar of local industrial archaeology.
This visceral bond with the land is reflected in its traditions. In May, Saint Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, is celebrated with parades of traditional costumes and traccas (decorated festive wagons). However, the most deeply felt event remains the festival of Santa Vitalia in October—a centuries-old rite capable of drawing thousands of devotees amid faith, markets, and folklore, keeping intact the authentic soul of a community proud of its Campidano roots.
