Lunamatrona is the ideal holiday destination for those wishing to discover the delights of the Marmilla region, including the territory's museum, the plateau known as the "Giara di Gesturi", the Nuraghe of Barumini, as well as the Nuraghe and Archaeological Museum of Genna Maria at Villanovaforru, Sa Domu 'e S'Orcu of Siddi, the Castle of Sanluri and the Archaeological Museum of Sardara.

The town of Lunamatrona is sited in the middle of Marmilla, lies just a few km from Villanovaforru and has been inhabited by man since pre-Nuragic times.

Marmilla preserves an untouched historical and traditional heritage, enhanced by the charming scenery of its smooth, hilly landscape.

Besides lore dating back to ancient Roman, Byzantine and Spanish domination and conveying timeless suggestions, even older traditions, born in the night of time are still preserved.

During the pre-Nuragic period, numerous villages and tombs, were built all over the area. The oldest, the "domus de janas" di Scaba 'e arrubia di Siddi dates back to the Recent  Neolithic, 4000 to 3200 B.C..

The Parish Church of S. Giovanni Battista (XVI century) stands majestically in the centre of the town.

It was built in late Gothic style and later modified in Baroque style in the XVIII and XIX centuries.

The town of Lunamatrona is worth a visit to see the interesting architecture of the period manor houses, in particular the house called "Serpi-S.Cruz".

Here, visitors can admire ancient instruments and furnishings which reveal traditions of country life in Sardinia, as well as ancient weapons, wrought iron beds from the nineteenth century and silver clocks of great artistic value.

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