The ancient “vicinato” (neighbourhood) found near the old town centre is a concentration of timeworn houses that cling tenaciously to the rocks, filled with architectural details recalling the past.

The town’s original nucleus runs along the Rio Fluminera river which splits the town in two as it twists through houses and roads. Just like any other town in the mountains, part of Villacidro is located on the slopes of the mountains and is surrounded by pine groves.

The framework of the original nucleus is still visible. Departing from the central Piazza Santa Barbara, it branches out into various directions. The districts are: rione Seddanus, rione Sant’Antonio, rione Castangias, rione Lacuneddas and the rione Frontera de sa Sa Mitza. The various districts on the uphill side such as Castangias and Seddanus and the Carmelo area are made up of roads and narrow lanes that are connected to one another by a maze of alleys and picturesque stone stairs which have become smooth over the centuries.

A stroll through these ancient places and the pleasant ascent-descent offer glimpses of particular beauty, revealing architectural details and styles to the attentive eye that are of great interest. These itineraries also lead to some of the most beautiful areas in the vicinity of the town such as the pine grove and the chiesetta del Carmelo (chapel), the Parco di Castangias (park) or the lovely panoramic route that circles the upper portion of the area, offering breathtaking views.