Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Oristano
Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Oristano
Oristano is an Italian city and comune, and capital of the Province of Oristano in the central-western part of the island of Sardinia. It is located on the northern part of the Campidano plain. It was established as the provincial capital on 16 July 1974. As of December 2010, the city had 32,165 inhabitants. The economy of Oristano is based mainly on services, agriculture, tourism and small industries.
Oristano was previously known by the Byzantines as Aristanis (in Byzantine Greek: Αριστάνις), and founded close to the ancient Phoenician settlement of Othoca (now Santa Giusta). It acquired importance in 1070, when, as a result of the frequent Saracen attacks, Archbishop Torcotorio made it the seat of the bishopric, which was previously in the nearby coastal town of Tharros. It also became the capital of the giudicato (judiciary, equivalent to a Duchy or Kingdom) of Arborea. Consequently, fortifications were designed, but the building thereof went on until judge Mariano II rose to power.
In medieval times Oristano vied for power over the whole island of Sardinia, and therefore waged wars against the other Sardinian kingdoms which culminated in the attempt to conquer the whole island during the reign (1347–75) of Mariano IV and that of his son Hugh III (1376–1383) and his daughter Eleanor (1383–1404). The giudicato of Arborea held out to be the last Sardinian kingdom (Giudicato) to cease to exist in 1420, about 10 years after the battle of Sanluri. It was transformed in Marchesato by the Aragonese and conquered, following a revolt by the last marquess Leonardo Alagon, by the Catalan troops of the Kingdom of Aragon, in 1478 after the battle of Macomer.
Thereafter, Oristano's history was that of the island of Sardinia, characterised by the Aragonese-Spanish (until 1708) and Piedmontese (from 1720) dominations, and then the unification of Italy. In April 1921, David Cova, Emilio Lussu, Camillo Bellieni and other Sardinian veterans of World War I founded in the city the Sardinian Action Party.
The Tower of St. Christophoros, otherwise known as Tower of Mariano II, was built in 1290, is 19 metres (62 ft) tall and the most striking remaining evidence of the old walls built at the time of the Giudicato, as it was one of the main gates thereof.
St. Mary's Cathedral (1130) was rebuilt during the reign of Mariano II after being destroyed in a siege. Of the original structure of Mariano, only parts of the apse and base of the campanile are left, as well as the Gothic Chapel of the Rimedio, which houses some medieval sculptures.
Oristano can be reached by train from Sardinia's ports of Olbia and Porto Torres, and the island's main cities Cagliari and Sassari. From Oristano all villages of the province can be reached by buses departing the bus station close to centrally-located Piazza Mannu. Moreover, a private concern provides a twice-daily bus service to and from Cagliari Elmas Airport. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
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Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Tharros
Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Tharros
Tharros (also spelled Tharras, Archaic Greek: Θάρρας, Hellenistic Greek, Tarras or Tarrae, Τάρραι) was an ancient city on the west coast of Sardinia, Italy. It is currently an archaeological site near the village of San Giovanni di Sinis, municipality of Cabras, in the Province of Oristano. It is located on the southern shore of the Sinis peninsula, which forms the northern cape of the Bay of Oristano, by the cape of San Marco. Tharros, mentioned by Ptolemy and in the Itineraries, seems to have been one of the most important places on the island.
Until some years ago, the archaeological findings in the area of Tharros supported the theory that Phoenicians founded the town in eighth century BC. The probability of this was reduced by the finding of some parts of the old settlement in the Mistras Lagoon. A submerged 100 m wall seems to be part of a port structure much older than the Phoenician one, since in 1200 BC sealevel rose, swallowing the existing buildings. A previous nuragic settlement apparently existed there in the Bronze Age, as the nuragic presence near the tophet area seems to suggest.
Archaeologists found a tophet, an open-air sacred place common for several installations of Phoenicians in the western Mediterranean, on top of a hill called Su Muru Mannu near the remains of a village built by the nuragic peoples (1900-730 BC ). This is seen as a first sign of colonization and urbanization.
Excavations showed that from the 8th century BC its abandonment in the 10th century Tharros was inhabited, first by Phoenicians, then by Punics and then by Romans. The town was the capital of the medieval Giudicato of Arborea, a Roman/Byzantine relict state from the 9th century until 1070 when Orzocorre I of Arborea relocated to Oristano under pressure of Saracen raiders. The town was effectively abandoned at this time or shortly thereafter. The site was then used for centuries as a quarry. An inscription records the repair of the road from Tharras to Cornus as late as the reign of emperor Philip. The Antonine Itinerary correctly places it 18 miles from Cornus and 12 from Othoca (modern Santa Giusta near Oristano). However, its history during most of the period of Roman domination or early Christianity is unknown.
The area is now an open-air museum with active excavation sites. Among the interesting structures are the tophet, the bath installations, the temple foundations and an area with houses and artisan workshops. Most of the artifacts can be found in the Archaeological Museum at Cagliari, in the Antiquarium Arborense, the Archaeological Museum of the town of Cabras and in the British Museum, London.
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Beaches of West Sardinia - Saverio Pepe
From Stintino to Tharros. Below you will find an overview of the beaches of west Sardinia, which are located mainly in the province of Oristano. While the rest of the island generally has shallow and calm seas, the beaches of west Sardinia are ruggedly beautiful and unspoilt and are known for waves and strong currents, especially on windy days. The large majority of the beaches below are great spots to find tranquility, and very suitable for running, jogging or long walks along the coastline year-round.
Historically significant and overflowing with natural beauty, the western province of Oristano in Sardinia is a sublime mix of culture, old world traditions and beautiful scenery, from the iconic landmarks, charming ruins and historical events in the city, to the bird species, luscious landscapes and natural splendor of the coastline, mountains and surrounding regional parks.
Places to see in ( Sassari - Italy )
Places to see in ( Sassari - Italy )
Sassari, Sardinia's second-largest city, is a proud and cultured university town with a handsome historic centre and an unpretentious, workaday vibe. Like many Italian towns it hides its charms behind an outer shell of drab apartment blocks and confusing, traffic-choked roads. But once through to the inner sanctum it opens up, revealing a grand centre of wide boulevards, impressive piazzas and stately palazzi. In the evocative and slightly rundown centro storico (historic centre), medieval alleyways hum with Dickensian activity as residents run about their daily business amid grimy facades and hidden churches.
One of the most important monuments in Sassari is the Fontana del Rosello , built in the Late Renaissance style and characterized by statues: one for each season, and one equestrian, of San Gavino. Also worth seeing are the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, erected in the 13th Century; originally Romanesque, it was later rebuilt as Gothic, but with Baroque facade. Then, visit the Palazzo Ducale, a monumental 18th-Century limestone construction; the Tower of St. Anthony, a remain of the original, 13th-Century city walls; and the Church of San Pietro in Silki, also built in the 13th Century. We also recommend the G. A. Sanna Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum, housing archaeological finds from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.
Moving towards the sea from Sassari, we reach Porto Torres, on the Gulf of Asinara. In addition to Porto Torres's charming historic center, we can admire the Basilica di San Gavino, one of the oldest and most important examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture on the island; the Basilica di San Gavino a Mare, built in the mid-19th Century near the ancient necropolis Turris Libisonis (the remains of which are kept in the Antiquarium Turritanum); the Palazzo di Re Barbaro; the Terme Maetzke and Terme Pallottino, boasting still their mosaic floors that date back to the Roman Empire; and the Roman bridge, built for commuting from city to countryside.
To northwest of Porto Torres, almost on the end of the small peninsula that reaches the island of Asinara, there is the picturesque village of Stintino, a former fishing village and now popular seaside resort with golden beaches and crystalline sea. Continuing to north we reach the National Park of Asinara, that takes its name from the island (in the center) and is a protected marine area.
Descending along the coast towards the south, we reach the Promontory of Capo Caccia and the enchanting Bay of Porto Conte. In the western part of Capo Caccia, overlooking the sea, the Escalada del Cabirol is 665 steps carved into the rock wall and leading to the Grotta di Nettuno (Neptune's Grotto), among the most suggestive of the Mediterranean. (We can also arrive here by ferry from Alghero.)
On the opposite side of Neptune's Grotto is the entrance to the Grotta Verde (Green Grotto), hiding away traces of the Neolithic Period. Grotta dei Ricami is also close, but accessible only from the sea. The Bay of Porto Conte is part of the Marine Reserve of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana. Nuraghe Palmaneva and the Necropolis of Abghelu Ruju, also in the area, are also tour-worthy.
By continuing along the coast, we reach the beautiful, monument-filled town of Alghero. First, the ancient towers that once surrounded the entire village today they have dwindled down to seven (including Torre de Sant Joan, Torre de l’Esperò Reial, Torre de Sant Jaume, Torre de la Polvorera). Other monuments include the bastions, the ancient fortification of the city; the Plàia Civica, which is the Medieval square of the city; the Cathedral of Santa Maria, built in 1500 in Gothic-Catalan style; and the Plàia del Bisbe, a Neoclassical piazza fronted by the Teatro Civico, the Palazzo Vescovile and the Casa Doria.
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Olbia | Sardinia | Italy | tourism, beaches, cruises, coastline hotels , swimming pools
Olbia (Italian: [ˈɔlbja] ( listen),[2][3] locally: [ˈolbja]; Sardinian: Terranòa; Gallurese: Tarranòa)[4] is a city and comune of 59,885 inhabitants (November 2016) in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region. Called Olbia in the Roman age, Cività in the Middle Ages (Giudicati period) and Terranova Pausania before the 1940s, Olbia was again the official name of the city during the period of Fascism.
Daniel Teklehaimanot (Dimension Data), Cesare Benedetti (Bora), Pavel Broett (Gazprom-Rusvelo), Eugert Zhupa (Wilier-Selle Italia) en Marcin Bialoblocki (CCC-Sprandi-Polkowice).It is the economic centre of this part of the island (commercial centres, food industry) and is very close to the famous Costa Smeralda tourist area. It was one of the administrative capitals of the province of Olbia-Tempio, operative since 2005 and canceled after a referendum seven years later. A dynamic city, which presents itself as a tourist destination, for the beautiful sea and beaches and also for the large number of places of cultural interest to visit. Romanesque former cathedral of San Simplicio (11th–12th century).
Church of St. Paul Apostle (medieval period)
National Archaeology Museum
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Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Barumini
Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Barumini
Barumini is a comune in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 50 kilometres north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres northeast of Sanluri. Barumini borders the following municipalities: Gergei, Gesturi, Las Plassas, Tuili, Villanovafranca. It is home to Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a Nuraghe complex listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
At the center of the Marmilla , in the valley of the river Mannu , at the foot of the Giara , there is a special atmosphere: since prehistoric times Barumini was the main center of a very rich territory, today, populated by about one thousand and 300 inhabitants, it is one of the of the island's most fascinating culture. At the entrance of the town stands a monumental complex that made it famous in the world: on Nuraxi, the only archaeological site in Sardinia declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1997).
Not only the most impressive (and best preserved) of the thirty nuraghic sites nearby, but above all the most precious legacy that the Nuragic civilization has left us. The archaeological excavations were conducted in the mid-twentieth century by Giovanni Lilliu. The 'father' of Sardinian archaeologists has been named the cultural center a few steps from the nuraghe, where events, concerts and exhibitions (permanent and temporary) of archeology and crafts alternate in an inimitable scenario. Su Nuraxi, entirely made of blocks of basalt, has a stratification of two thousand years, from the sixteenth to the seventh century AD It is a complex nuraghe, consisting of a bastion with a central tower (18 meters high) and four corners, and around a labyrinth of 50 huts (dating back to the Bronze Age), wells and cisterns.
The prehistoric origins of Barumini are also witnessed by another trilobed nuraghe, in the center of the village, dating back to the XVI century BC, the Nuraxi and 'Cresia (' church nuraghe ') come to light during the restoration of Casa Zapata, splendid residence of Aragonese barons (arrived in Sardinia in 1323), built in the middle of 1500, rare example of Hispanic civil architecture of Renaissance inspiration. Since 2006, the noble palace, together with garden and courtyard, are home to a museum pole, which houses two towers of the nuragic monument, visible from above thanks to suspended walkways and transparent floors. In the archaeological section of the museum (managed by the Barumini Sistema Cultura Foundation), 180 artefacts found in nearby Nuraxi are on display .
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Costa Verde - Sardinia - Italy
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The Costa Verde (Green Coast), also known as Marina di Arbus, is a coastline located in the south west of Sardinia, in the Province of Medio Campidano. It extends for approximately 50 km from Capo Frasca, in the north, to Capo Pecora and Portixeddu, in the south. The Costa Verde is situated in the territory of the municipality of Arbus] and Fluminimaggiore. Capo Frasca, in the north, represents the southern border of the Gulf of Oristano.
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SARDEGNA ...una Terra da scoprire!!!!!!
Un viaggio navigando in un mare di smeraldo, tra piccole e grandi insenature dalla sabbia bianchissima: questa è la Sardegna, un’isola che stupisce il visitatore per i suoi contrasti naturali, luci e colori, un paese di antichissime tradizioni, immerso in una natura selvaggia e incontaminata. Situata al centro del Mediterraneo, con un territorio prevalentemente montuoso ma privo di alte vette, la Sardegna regala al visitatore un ambiente naturale unico, nello stesso tempo aspro e dolcissimo. L’uomo, infatti, è in certe zone quasi una rara presenza; vaste superfici sono rimaste magicamente intatte, abitate da cervi, cavalli selvatici e grandi rapaci e sono ricche di piccole zone desertiche, stagni e boschi rigogliosi con alberi anche millenari.
Il mare regna incontrastato con i suoi colori e si insinua nelle calette tortuose, lungo le coste e le spiagge, nelle località più frequentate. La costa Smeralda con la sua perla, Porto Cervo, ne è un esempio. Il suo Porto Vecchio è considerato il più attrezzato porto turistico del Mediterraneo. Porto Rotondo è una località anch’essa rinomata, che si affaccia sull’ampio Golfo di Cugnana ed è popolata da ville e piazzette incastonate in una magnifica natura.
Chi al mare preferisce la montagna potrà andare alla scoperta della regione del Gennargentu, il più vasto complesso montano della Sardegna, con i suoi pittorici scenari dove la natura occupa un posto di primo piano. Molto ricca la flora e la fauna con i suoi mufloni, aquile reali, cervi sardi e varie specie ormai sull’orlo dell’estinzione.Tra le sue meraviglie, la Sardegna offre al visitatore i complessi nuragici sparsi su tutto il territorio, monumenti unici al mondo che testimoniano una cultura antica e ancora in parte misteriosa che va dal XV al VI secolo a C.
I Nuraghi – costruiti con grandi blocchi di pietra – si sviluppavano intorno ad una torre centrale a forma di tronco di cono che trasmette una sensazione di solidità e potenza. Si tratta di siti archeologici dove si possono ancora cogliere i segni di antiche ritualità e di vita domestica dal fascino arcaico. Tra i tanti, il complesso di Barumini in provincia di Medio Campidano è nella lista del patrimonio mondiale UNESCO.
Le province della Sardegna sono: Cagliari (capoluogo), Carbonia-Iglesias, Nuoro, Olbia-Tempio, Oristano, Medio Campidano, Sassari, Ogliastra.A soli 12 km di mare dalla Corsica, 120 dalla Toscana e 185 dall'Africa, la Sardegna è da sempre meta di indiscutibile fascino, a ben vedere definita come i Caraibi italiani. Ed in effetti poco ha da invidiare l'Isola dei Nuraghi alle mete tropicali d'oltreoceano, grazie a luoghi come la Maddalena e la Costa Smeralda, Santa Teresa Gallura e Arzachena, tra gli altri: lunghissime spiagge di sabbia bianca e finissima si alternano a masse rocciose e magnifiche insenature movimentate da cale e isolette. Il bellissimo mare, dai fondali molto profondi, è certo il bene più prezioso dell'isola ma non l'unico. A rendere un mondo a sè questo angolo d'Italia un pò schivo, sono tradizioni millenarie ancora vive tra il fiero popolo sardo. E ancora, un'archeologia unica al mondo, ricca di nuraghi, menhir e tombe giganti e un entroterra non meno affascinante e per certi versi misterioso.Sardegna una terra da scoprire...