Simaxis is an Oristano Campidano village along the Tirso, in the Middle Ages the chief town of the Campidano di Simaxis district in the Giudicato of Arborea; it has the hamlets of San Vero Congius and Sant'Anna. The old centre keeps mud-brick houses with loggias and arched gateways. Its main church is the parish church of San Simmaco, dedicated to the pope who, according to tradition, was born here. The village of Su Cungiau de is Fundamentus has been identified in its territory. The patron saint is celebrated on the last Sunday of January and on 19 July.
What to see
- Parish church of San Simmaco
- Old town con le case in làdiri
Festivals and traditions
- San Simmaco, ultima domenica di gennaioJanuary
- San Simmaco19 July
Nearby beaches
- S'Archittu24 km
- Is Arutas25 km
Nearby towns
- Solarussa · 3 km
- Zerfaliu · 3 km
- Ollastra · 4 km
- Siamaggiore · 5 km
- Siamanna · 6 km
- Siapiccia · 6 km
- Palmas Arborea · 7 km
- Villanova Truschedu · 8 km
Sources: Grande Enciclopedia della Sardegna; ISTAT. Original texts by Gotosardinia.
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