It is a village with a name and atmosphere that seem almost fairy-tale like—not made of marzipan, but entirely of gleaming granite, the hallmark that has earned it the nickname “City of Stone.”
But this town, a true symbol of Gallura, is a temple both in name and in spirit.
It is a cultural temple, home to the Historical Museum of Cork Machines, the Station Museum, the Museum of Printing Rarities, and the House of Ceramics, all offering fascinating insights into the historical fabric of this land.
It is an artistic and artisanal temple, thanks to its traditional cork and ceramic craftsmanship, as well as Lu Carrasciali Timpiesu, one of the most renowned and beloved allegorical carnivals on the island.
It is a natural temple, blessed by the fertile and lush Limbara Valley, which offers endless green landscapes waiting to be explored.
And it is also a culinary temple: Moscato wine, Zuppa Gallurese, Chiusoni, Acciuleddi, and Pulilgioni are just a few of the local delicacies to be savored along the ancient streets of the town.
And speaking of the town, the best way to digest after a hearty Gallurese meal is undoubtedly to stroll leisurely through its historic streets, admiring the 13th-century cathedral; the 18th-century palace of the Marquis Pes di Villamarina; and Piazza Faber, dedicated to the famous singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André, who lived in the nearby woods in the 1970s.
