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Iglesias

Iglesias is a town in Sulcis Iglesiente district, Sardinia, Italy of about 22,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 19 caves. The must-see places are Chiesa San Francesco, Cattedrale Santa Chiara and Castello Salvaterra.

39.3092° N, 8.5372° EPop. 22,659

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Within 30 km89 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see158
Notable63
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Chiesa San Francesco, church near Iglesias
Must-see

Chiesa San Francesco

Church · 1 km

Cattedrale Santa Chiara, church near Iglesias
Must-see

Cattedrale Santa Chiara

Church · 1 km

Must-see

Castello Salvaterra

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Iglesias by type

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One day from Iglesias

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Iglesias
  2. Nuraghe Sa Turrittaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Porto Flaviabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tempio di Antasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Necropoli di San Benedettoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Grotta di San Giovannicave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Iglesias
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Iglesias?

Chiesa San Francesco (church, about 1 km), Cattedrale Santa Chiara (church, about 1 km), Castello Salvaterra (heritage site, about 1 km), Giardino Montano Linasia (park, about 1 km), Necropoli di San Benedetto (heritage site, about 9 km), Grotta di San Giovanni (cave, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Iglesias?

117 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 19 caves, 7 museums, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Iglesias?

Castello Salvaterra, about 1 km by road; Necropoli di San Benedetto (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Iglesias?

Chiesa San Francesco, about 1 km by road; San Giuseppe Artigiano (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Iglesias?

Start in Iglesias, visit Nuraghe Sa Turritta, then Porto Flavia, then Tempio di Antas, then Necropoli di San Benedetto, then Grotta di San Giovanni, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.