Discovering a moment in Villacidrese history related to the tragic events of World War II. The presence of Sardinia’s main military airport in the area led the Villacidrese community to experience the war firsthand. Fear of bombing resulted in the construction of numerous air raid shelters, often in private homes. When the ominous sound of sirens
heralded the air raid warning, the population poured into these shelters en masse to seek
protection from the bombs, which fortunately never fell in the town of Villacidro,
affecting only the airport. Through an educational tour, visitors will make memories of those dramatic moments. The visit will be enhanced by the display of several newspapers of the period and numerous items from the military airfield.