Ussassai is one of the smallest villages in the Ogliastra, at almost seven hundred metres in the Barbagia di Seulo, in an almost alpine setting of mountains, woods and limestone tacchi. Medieval in origin, in the Giudicato of Cagliari, its territory is rich in rock-cut tombs, nuraghi, giants' tombs and nuragic villages. The village keeps multi-storey stone houses around the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, built in 1649 by local craftsmen. San Salvatore is celebrated at the country church on 12 September, and in October an apple festival showcases the local fruit. In summer the Trenino Verde line passes through.
What to see
- Parish church of San Giovanni Battista (1649)
- Nuraghi del territorio
- Boschi e tacchi
Festivals and traditions
- San Salvatore12 September
- Sagra delle meleOctober
Nearby hikes
- Punta La Marmora21 km
Nearby towns
- Seui · 7 km
- Osini · 9 km
- Ulassai · 9 km
- Esterzili · 10 km
- Sadali · 10 km
- Gairo · 10 km
- Jerzu · 11 km
- Lanusei · 15 km
Sources: Grande Enciclopedia della Sardegna; ISTAT. Original texts by Gotosardinia.
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