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Porto Flavia is one of the wonders of Sardinia. This monument of extraordinary industrial archeology dominates an enchanting coast, giving visitors a breathtaking view of the thousand shades of blue of the Masua sea and the suggestive Faraglione di Pan di Zucchero, a 133-meter natural monument.
A real engineering masterpiece that improved the working conditions of the miners and reduced the time and cost of transporting the ore.
The name of the port was given by the engineer Cesare Vecelli. The designer of the work wanted to give him the name of his daughter. The port remained operational until the 1960s.
During the guided tour of Porto Flavia you go through the upper gallery until you reach the terrace from which you can enjoy a unique panorama.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: SU, Italy
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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Porto Flavia is one of the wonders of Sardinia. This monument of extraordinary industrial archeology dominates an enchanting coast, giving visitors a breathtaking view of the thousand shades of blue of the Masua sea and the suggestive Faraglione di Pan di Zucchero, a 133-meter natural monument.
A real engineering masterpiece that improved the working conditions of the miners and reduced the time and cost of transporting the ore.
The name of the port was given by the engineer Cesare Vecelli. The designer of the work wanted to give him the name of his daughter. The port remained operational until the 1960s.
During the guided tour of Porto Flavia you go through the upper gallery until you reach the terrace from which you can enjoy a unique panorama.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Porto Flavia, Localita Nuova Masua SNC, 09016, Iglesias, Sardinia Italy
Visitors are guided to the upper gallery of Porto Flavia, 600 meters of history, mining art and geology. You will be amazed at the sea view in front of the wonderful Pan di Zucchero, the highest sea stack in the Mediterranean
Stop At: Museo del Costume di Iglesias – Su Meurreddu, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 09010 Iglesias Città Metropolitana di Cagliari, Italy
The museum houses a rich collection of traditional clothing from
Iglesias, tells the everyday life through the objects of the
domestic life and illustrates the textile art of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
