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Pausania Inn

S.S. 133 Km 1, 07029 Tempio PausaniaGBP 38 - 184

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Immersed in the naturalistic beauty of Gallura, and just 30-40 kilometres from the renowned white sandy beaches of Northern Sardinia, this inn is the … More
EUR 42 - 114

Limbara Hotel

Loc.Curadoreddu, 07029 Tempio PausaniaGBP 34 - 91

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Enjoy a peaceful environment, spacious accommodation, beautiful views and good value for your money at this 3-star hotel, immersed in the natural sett… More
 

Tempio Pausania: Guide


Tempio Pausania (gallurese: Tempiu), a town of est. 15,000 inhabitans in the Gallura region of northern Sardinia, (Italy), the administrative capital (together with Olbia) of the province of Olbia-Tempio.

History

Cultural and delegated administrative centre of the Gallura sub-region, Tempio has an ancient history and is the centre of one of the two main areas that remained safe from Phoenician colonisation. Typical granite-stone architecture of the historical centre presents many similarities with southern Corsican towns.

Main sights

Historical centre of the town, built in grey granite blocks (mainly 18th century); particularly Corso Matteotti, via Roma (Carrera Longa, Lu Runzatu, Lu Pultali), Piazza d'Italia (Piazza di l'Ara), Parco delle Rimembranze, Fonte Nuova (Funtana Noa) and Parco di San Lorenzo, via Mannu (ex via dei Nobili or dei Cavalieri);
Nuraghe Maiori (Naracu Maiori);
Nuraghe Polcu (Naracu Polcu);
Ruins of Palace of Giudice Nino Visconti di Gallura (1200);
San Pietro (Santu Petru) Cathedral;
Santa Croce Church;
Oratorio del Rosario (13th-14th century);
Palazzo Villamarina-Pes (17th century);

Palazzo degli Scolopi, (17th century), actually Provincial offices;
Purgatorio (Lu Pulgatoriu) Church (17th century);
Prison "La Rotonda" (1845);
Town Hall (1882);
Carmine Theatre (1928-1929);
Railway Station (1930/33);
Francesco Fadda former Military Settlement (20th century), actually municipal offices;
"Vecchio Caseggiato" Primary Schools;
San Giuseppe Church (1950-1998);
Fonti di Rinagghju;
Monte Limbara (1359 m), 16 km south of the town.

Transportation


Tempio Pausania has national roads with Sassari (SS 672), Olbia (SS127) and Palau (SS133). Railway station.

See also


For the ecclesiastical history, see Diocese of Ampurias




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