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Guided tour by Land Rover to Supramonte di Orgosolo, in the "Funtana
Bona" locality, characterised by a steep landscape with valleys covered
by forests. Here rise the majestic "Monte Novo San Giovanni" (1316
m) and Monte Fumai, not far from the source of the river Cedrino. Then the
tour arrives at the Nuraghe "Mereu" with its typical blocks of
white limestone. At the end, a visit to "Su Disterru", a very
old chasm of karst origin. |
Orgosolo
is located on a steep side to the north of Gennargentu. Until recently,
the village economy was based exclusively on sheep breeding; today Orgosolo,
with its ancient traditions and the beauty of its territory, has turned
to tourism. Steep and narrow alleys characterise the village, as well as
farmhouses made of stones, with many murales showing social-political matters.
In the historical centre, the churches of Santa Croce and Assunta are really
interesting to visit. From the latter starts the procession of one of the
most fascinating religious celebrations of Barbagia: the celebration of
Assunta, which takes place on 15th August.
The landscape of Orgosolo is one of the wildest in Sardinia. Here enchanting
scenarios hide unique places and monuments: Monte San Giovanni, one of the
symbols of Supramonte di Orgosolo, with its fascinating view; Su Disterru,
a deep chasm of karst origin; Su Suercone, an enormous doline 500 metres
wide and about 200 metres deep, which shelters a forest of ancient yews;
Su Gorropu, the deepest canyon of Europe; Giants' tombs, the nuraghe Mereu,
caves, small lakes and ancient forests.
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