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Orgosolo

Population
3,930
Area
222.6 km²
Elevation
620 m
Website
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Overview

Orgosolo is a traditional town located in the Barbagia region of Sardinia, within the Province of Nuoro. Situated at an elevation of 620 meters above sea level, the municipality is home to approximately 3,800 residents. Geographically, it lies about 13 kilometers south of Nuoro and roughly 110 kilometers north of the island’s capital, Cagliari. As a significant settlement in the mountainous interior of the island, Orgosolo offers a unique perspective on Sardinian heritage and local community structures. The town is an integral part of the autonomous region, characterized by its strategic position in the rugged terrain of the Nuoro province.

Location

The municipality of Orgosolo is situated at an altitude of 620 meters in the Province of Nuoro. Its geographical location is marked by its proximity to the provincial capital, Nuoro, located just 13 kilometers to the north. To the south, the distance to the regional capital, Cagliari, is approximately 110 kilometers. Orgosolo is deeply rooted in the Barbagia di Nuoro, an area recognized for its challenging mountainous topography and its central position on the island of Sardinia.

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Barbagia di Nuoro regionElevation of 620 metersProximity to Nuoro

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Things to see in Orgosolo

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Nuraghe Burdu
Culture
4.0 km

Nuraghe Burdu

Nuraghe Burdu, also known as Brodu, is an impressive Bronze Age megalithic structure in central Sardinia, located near a Neolithic necropolis.

Cuccuru e Pazza
Nature
4.8 km

Cuccuru e Pazza

Museum of Mediterrean Masks
Culture
5.9 km

Museum of Mediterrean Masks

The Museum of Mediterranean Masks in Mamoiada is dedicated to traditional Sardinian masks, especially the famous Mamuthones.

MATer - Museum of Archeology and Territory
Culture
5.9 km

MATer - Museum of Archeology and Territory

The MATer is an archaeological and territorial museum in Mamoiada, shedding light on the history and culture of the region.

Museum of Culture and Work
Culture
6.0 km

Museum of Culture and Work

The Museum of Culture and Work in Mamoiada is part of the local museum system, dedicated to the rich culture and history of labor in Sardinia.

Nuraghe Maninturtiò
Culture
6.5 km

Nuraghe Maninturtiò

Nuraghe Maninturtiò, a Bronze Age nuraghe in Sardinia, embodies the island's unique prehistoric architecture.