Monumenti Aperti in Sassari: 32,688 visitors over one weekend

Monumenti Aperti in Sassari: record attendance over the weekend

On 2 and 3 May 2026 the Monumenti Aperti event in Sassari attracted a total of 32,688 visitors. The program involved the city's cultural heritage with coordinated openings, guided tours and experiential activities aimed at a broad audience.

Main sites and key figures

• Total visitors: 32,688
• Open sites: 48
• Organized itineraries: 6
• Thematic routes: 4
• Thàmus cultural network: more than 5,000 visits across historic palaces
• Palace of the Metropolitan City: the most visited site with over 1,700 attendees
• Barbacane: reopened after ten years and visited by over 1,000 people
• Other popular locations: Historical Museum of the Brigata Sassari, Villa Mimosa, Palazzo Quesada, Casa Tomè, Casa Cugurra

Routes and special offers

Activities ranged from nature walks along the Argentiera trails and Lake Baratz to rural strolls between Taniga and Logulentu. The Liberty route in the Cappuccini district stood out among urban circuits. Historic palaces hosted immersive experiences, including digital installations and extended-reality content.

Community involvement

Schools, the University and the Academy of Fine Arts actively participated: students and young musicians served as guides and performers, helping to make the cultural program more engaging. Popular side events included a period-dress picnic and temporary exhibitions in historic residences.

Practical information for visitors

Monumenti Aperti in Sassari offers a compact way to explore the city's heritage in a single weekend, ideal for those seeking guided tours, thematic routes and family-friendly activities. Location: Sassari (07100) — coordinates available to help navigate the city.