Discover Bauladu, a charming Italian town located in the province of Oristano, Sardinia. With a population of 685 inhabitants, Bauladu is a hidden gem in the heart of the Campidano di Oristano region, surrounded by a picturesque hill of volcanic origin.
Derived from the Sardinian meaning of “wide ford”, the name Bauladu has Latin roots translating to “Vadum” (ford) and “Latum” (wide), possibly referencing the Rio Cispiri that flows through the municipal territory.
With a rich history dating back to the Nuragic and Roman eras, Bauladu was part of the Judicate of Arborea in the Middle Ages and the curatorship of Parte Milis. In the twelfth century, the village was gifted to the Camaldolese monks of Bonarcado by the Arborean judges. After the fall of the judicate in 1410, Bauladu was included in the Marquisate of Oristano and later came under Aragonese rule from 1478. In 1767, it became part of the marquisate of Arcais, a fiefdom of Nurra, before being finally redeemed in 1839. It briefly lost its autonomy in 1927 but regained it in 1946.
An architectural treasure not to be missed is the parish church of San Gregorio in Bauladu, an example of Romanesque style dating back to the thirteenth century and later restored during the eighteenth century.
For lovers of ancient history, near town lies nuraghe Crabia, a testament to human presence since prehistoric times. Additionally, the local variant of Sardinian language spoken in Bauladu is associated with Limba de Mesania.
- Explore millennia-old history by visiting Bauladu
- Admire the Romanesque architecture of San Gregorio parish
- Immerse yourself in antiquity at nuraghe Crabia
Reach Bauladu comfortably via Bauladu-Milis Station!“
