Orgosolo: The Village of Murals
In a mountain village in the Barbagia, once known mainly for its bandits, one of Italy's most striking political mural traditions began in the late 1960s.
The origin: protest against a military base
In 1969, the residents of Orgosolo successfully resisted the conversion of their communal pastures into a military training ground at Pratobello. This protest produced the village's first political mural.
How the tradition grew
Starting in 1975, the Tuscan-born art teacher Francesco Del Casino, together with his students, began painting further walls – to mark the 30th anniversary of Italy's liberation. Since then, new works by local and international artists have continued to be added.
Who it suits
A good stopover for anyone visiting the Supramonte or the Barbagia interior who's interested in political history and street art away from the coastal towns.