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Escolca

Einwohner: 544
Fläche: 14.76 km²
Höhe: 416 m
Website: Offiziell

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Escolca, known in the Sardinian language as Iscroca, is a small Italian municipality located within the Metropolitan City of Cagliari. Home to a population of approximately 525 to 543 residents, the village is situated about 50 to 54 kilometres north of Cagliari. The municipal area covers nearly 15 square kilometres and is characterized by a unique territorial layout that includes an exclave. Situated at the foot of the Giara di Serri plateau, the town occupies a scenic position that defines its local geography. As a traditional settlement in southern Sardinia, Escolca offers a glimpse into the quiet, rural life of the region, positioned between the rolling hills and the prominent basaltic plateaus.

Lage

The municipality of Escolca is located in the southern part of Sardinia, within the Metropolitan City of Cagliari. A significant geographical feature is its location at the foot of the Giara di Serri plateau. The municipal territory spans approximately 14.7 square kilometres and is notable for including an exclave separated from the main administrative area. Positioned about 50 to 54 kilometres north of the capital city of Cagliari, the village is part of the inland landscape, characterized by its proximity to the distinctive basaltic plateaus that define this specific region of the island.

Natur

The natural environment surrounding Escolca is primarily shaped by its proximity to the Giara di Serri. This geological formation dominates the local landscape, providing a diverse topography at the edge of the plateau. The municipality's area of 14.7 square kilometres reflects the typical flora and fauna of the Sardinian hills, with the elevated terrain of the nearby Giara creating a distinct ecological setting for the settlement.

Highlights

Location at the foot of the Giara di SerriUnique territorial layout with an exclaveTraditional village center of Iscroca

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Sehenswertes in Escolca

Mogurus Nuraghe

Nuraghe Mogurus is a Bronze Age tower of basalt blocks, majestically perched on a hill near Escolca.

Culture

2.2 km

Santuario nuragico di Santa Vittoria

The Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria is a significant archaeological site in Serri, Sardinia, renowned for its complex Nuragic temple and well sanctuary.

Nuraghe Ardiddi

Culture

3.0 km

Nuraghe Ardiddi

Nuraghe Ardiddi, a Bronze Age megalithic structure, is situated on a hill near Sarroch, bearing witness to Sardinia's mysterious Nuragic culture.

Culture

3.6 km

Nuraghe Santa Barbara

The Nuraghe Santa Barbara is an impressive, well-preserved Nuragic monument strategically located on Mount Manai, a symbol of Sardinia's ancient culture.

Museo per l'Arte del rame e del tessuto

Culture

5.0 km

Museo per l'Arte del rame e del tessuto

The MARATÈ Museum in Isili showcases Sardinia's unique craftsmanship of copper and weaving, housed in the historic Ex-Convento dei Padri Scolopi.

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Nature

5.3 km

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