The village, an ancient aggregate of rural houses, lies southeast of Carbonia. Until a few decades ago, the fabric of narrow streets overlooked by low houses with a typical Sulcitan structure, with inner courtyard and lolla, was clearly separated from the urban context of Carbonia, of which the town had become a hamlet following Royal Decree no. 2189 of 05/11/1937. Today the considerable expansion of private housing has united the offshoots of the town with the original core of Serbariu, which had been elevated to the dignity of a municipality by decree-law in 1853. Of particular interest are the Monumental Cemetery and the church of St. Narcissus. Located in several squares and streets in the town of Serbariu, the murals created by artist Debora Diana illustrate various aspects of Sardinia, particularly folk life, customs, and ancient folklore.
