Aritzo, Spanish Prisons
Aritzo, Spanish Prisons - © Ivo Piras

Aritzo
Sa Bovida, Spanish Prisons

The Spanish prisons “Sa Bovida,” located in the historic center amidst traditional mountain homes, were built from schist stone and wood and date back to the 16th century. They document life in a prison environment from past centuries up until the mid-20th century.

Aritzo, Spanish prisons
Aritzo, Spanish prisons - © Comune di Aritzo

The building hosts the permanent exhibition “Bruxas,” focusing on Magic and Witchcraft in Sardinia between the 16th and 17th centuries, establishing itself as a true specialized museum in this field.

Aritzo, Spanish prisons, exterior
Aritzo, Spanish prisons, exterior - © Comune di Aritzo

Contact

Address:
Via Francesco Crispi, 25, 08031 Aritzo NU, Italia
E-mail:
+39 3898731853
Website:
http://www.aritzomusei.it
Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (September to May) - Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (June, July, and August)
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Ticket information

  • Museum of Sardinian Mountain or Gennargentu: €4.00
  • Casa Devilla: €3.00
  • Antonio Mura Museum: €3.00
  • Prisons "Sa Bovida": €3.00
  • Full ticket: €8.00
  • Reduced ticket: €5.00
  • School groups: €5.00