Discover Dolianova: A Vibrant City Born from the Fusion of Sicci S. Biagio and S. Pantaleo, ancient villages dating back to the judicial period, still exude their unique charm with recognizable radial urban layouts.
Both settlements were once part of the Judicature of Cagliari and belonged to the curatorship of Parte Olla.
Strolling along the main street Repubblica, leading to the church of S. Biagio on the right, you can still admire typical rural houses with large arch-shaped entrances made of sandstone or baked bricks.
In Dolianova stands the San Pantaleo church, a Romanesque-Pisan building from the 12th century, showcasing remarkable artistic value and representing one of the best-preserved examples of Romanesque-Pisan style in Sardinia. The rich interior and exterior decorations, along with the immersion baptismal font, bear witness to a paleochristian place of worship.
The archaeological findings demonstrate human settlements dating back to prehistoric times, particularly in mountainous areas that provided shelter for hunting activities. During Roman times, there were settlements by Patulcenses Campani, possibly natives of Campania, mentioned in the Tavola di Esterzili and believed by some authors to have been located in present-day Dolianova territory.
