Monumenti Aperti Sassari 2026: dates, schedules and special visits in

Monumenti Aperti in Sassari: when and where

On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026 Sassari's historic centre and several city locations will take part in Monumenti Aperti, an event dedicated to promoting the city's monumental heritage.

Information point and visitor services

An Information Point in Piazza Castello will operate throughout the event from 10:00 to 21:00, providing maps, schedules and details on open monuments and guided routes. Accessibility is a priority for the organisers.

Accessible visits

• Interpretation in Italian Sign Language (LIS) in collaboration with the National Body for the Protection and Assistance of the Deaf – Sassari provincial section.
• Accessible visits schedule: Saturday 2 May meeting at 16:00 in Piazza Castello; Sunday 3 May meetings at 10:00 and 15:00 in Piazza d'Italia.

Highlighted events and activities

Besides monument openings there are historical reenactments, art workshops, children's activities and period processions. Key events include:

• Monserrato Park — Sunday 3 May, 10:00-18:00: a Belle Époque reconstruction by the Quiteria Cultural Association with a tableau vivant, a guided promenade, park history visits and a tea ritual explained by an expert (16:00). At 17:00 a talk on Sardinian traditions of the period.
• Orti di San Pietro — Sunday 3 May: painting workshop using natural pigments from vegetables and fruit run by the De André Art High School from Tempio, sessions 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-20:00; suitable for all ages.
• Horticulture activities for children — Sunday 3 May: hands-on sessions with students from the University of Sassari's Faculty of Agriculture to introduce families to gardening and environmental education.
• Futurist Run — Sunday 3 May, 16:30: a parade with students dressed in 1930s outfits riding historic cars. Arrival scheduled at 17:00 at the San Giuseppe school garden with period performances; the procession departs at 18:00 toward Piazza d'Italia.
• Historic gym demonstration and dance — Sunday 3 May, from 17:30 at the Dinamo historic field: student displays inspired by 1930s school gym tests, followed by performances from the Babalula Dance School and historical dances by the Italian Theatre and Dance Company of Alghero.

Practical tips for visitors

• Visit the Information Point in Piazza Castello for maps, exact times for guided tours and accessibility details.
• Arrive early for LIS-interpreted visits and workshops, as some events have limited capacity.
• Wear comfortable clothing for outdoor routes and park activities.

Monumenti Aperti in Sassari is an opportunity to explore rarely open historic sites and to join events designed for all ages, with a clear focus on accessibility and inclusion.