Sant\' Antioco

Sant' Antioco is a common of the Province of Carbonia-Iglesias in Sardinia in Italy.

Origin of the name

During the first centuries after Jesus-Christ, the Christian religion was supported by Sant' Antioco which came from Mauritania. From where the name of the island and the commune. One of the first Christian churches of the Mediterranean exists, restored still today, playing the part of “minor basilica” with the catacombs of Sant' Antioco.

Geography

Sant' Antioco is located on the island of Sant' Antioco, close to the road bridge which connects this island to the Sardinia.

Climate

The climate is of subtropical type.

Events

Between on May 15th and on June 15th, in the passing of tunas in the channel connecting Sant' Antioco to San Pietro, the " takes place; mattanza" , i.e. fishing with blue fin tuna (Thunnus thynnus).

Monuments

Monuments of the nuragic period, phoenicio - punic and Roman.

Gastronomy

The local gastronomy is characterized by dishes with products of the ground or sea and wines like the vineyard " carignano" who was introduced by Phéniciens.

Administration

Hamlets

Maladroxia

Communes bordering

Calasetta, San Giovanni Suergiu

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