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Sassari, Piazza d'Italia
Sassari is a city of particular beauty, which offers tourists the spectacle of the winding medieval alleys and the glamour of the interiors of the baroque churches. In the historic center the Duomo catches the eye, of spirituality and religiosity the churches and buildings of a religious nature speak, such as Church of the Madonna del Rosario , Church and Convent of the Capuchin Nuns, S. Andrea, S. Antonio Abate, SS. Trinity and many more.
In the district of Monte Rosello stands the famous seventeenth-century Fontana del Rosello, one of the most significant monuments in art history in Sardinia.
The history and art of Sassari are only the complement of the main reason, for which many tourists spend their holidays on the island. What attracts the most is the beautiful nature, unspoiled and wild. The emerald sea and expanse beaches of very fine sand, set among rocks is the one, which offers the coast of the province of Sassari. The beaches: Le Bombarde, La Pelosa and Platamona are just some of the wonders, which enchant visitors.
Sassari, in addition to art and nature, offers tourists the opportunity to experience the emotions related to folklore, which accompany the inhabitants of the city. Don't miss is the Candlestick Festival, which takes place on 14 August. On this occasion, the Candlesticks, members of the gremi, ancient corporations of arts and crafts, accompany nine imposing decorated wooden candles in procession from Piazza Castello to the church of Santa Maria di Betlem. that represent the respective categories of the gremes.
Another famous tradition of Sassari represents the Ride, which takes place on the penultimate Sunday in May on the occasion of the Ascension, with performances by very skilled knights engaged in equestrian virtuosity.
Sassari is also a renowned center of food and wine traditions. The olive groves, which surround the area around Sassari, produce the oil of excellent quality. Local dishes, such as snails and the famous' ziminata ', give you unforgettable and savory emotions. Try it to believe it!
written by Patricia Carter - Last update: 01/11/2021
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