Anfiteatro La Billellera

Via Siglienti 6, Sassari

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A short distance from the Church of San Pantaleo stands Sorso’s most distinctive monument: the fountain known as Billèllera or Billèllara, dating back to the 16th century. In the past, it was supplied by four springs and can be reached via an imposing cobbled staircase. Its name derives from hellebore, a poisonous plant once used to treat epilepsy and insanity. According to local tradition, the plant’s healing properties were transferred to the water—but in reverse: those who drank from the fountain, the people of Sorso (Sussinchi), were said to go mad rather than regain their sanity. Water flows from four stone spouts carved in the shape of lion heads—three on the façade and one on the right-hand side. The fountain, built by Genoese stonemasons, is made of limestone blocks and has the shape of a rectangular structure, with its main façade decorated with pilasters. Just a century after its construction, it underwent its first alterations. Around the mid-19th century, major restoration work was carried out, designed by Engineer Poggi of the Civil Engineering Office of Sassari and executed by master mason Salvatore Madrau. More recently, during the second half of the 20th century, the stepped cobbled ramp was rebuilt, and the imposing elm trees that once lined it were replaced by date palms. The open space in front of the historic fountain was redesigned in the form of an amphitheatre, with concrete steps intended to host outdoor cultural events.

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