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of the cave in which major
finds were discovered.
The territory surrounding
Ozieri is also rich in historic and
archaeological sites and ruins, such
as the domus de janas at Butule,
the San Pantaleo necropolis and
the dolmen at Montiju Coronas.
The Grotta di San Michele is
a cave that lies behind the
Ozieri hospital, near the track
and field stadium (in fact, during
the construction of the latter,
The artificial lake created by the Rio Mannu at Pattada part of the cave was destroyed).
Large quantities of decorated
imitations of these Sardinian known as the Maestro di Ozieri. ceramics were found here, as
knives can now be found on The painting depicts the famous well as human bones, a mother-
the Italian mainland. miracle of the Sanctuary of the goddess statuette and pieces of
Madonna of Loreto, and reveals obsidian from Monte Arci. All
Environs Spanish influences as well these finds support the theory
In the vicinity as traces of Flemish that there was some continuity
of Pattada is the mannerism. The from the earlier Bonu Ighinu
Fiorentini – an area 17th-century San culture to the time of the Ozieri.
of greenery resulting Francesco monastery
from reforestation – houses the Museo E Museo Archeologico di Ozieri
and the ruins of the Archeo logico, with finds Piazza Pietro Micca. Tel 079 785 10 52.
medieval castle from the archaeo logical Open 9am–1pm, 3–7pm Tue–Sun
of Olomene. Earthenware found in digs in the area. Most (until 6pm Sun. 7 8 ∑ museo.
the Grotta di of this material belongs comune.ozieri.ss.it
San Michele to the era of the T Grotta di San Michele
o Ozieri Ozieri civilization, the Ozieri Hospital. Tel 079 78 76 38.
predominant culture here from Open 10am–1pm, 3–5pm
Road map C2. * 12,000. @ (4–6pm in summer) Tue–Sun.
n Town Hall (079 78 12 00); Pro Loco 3500 to 2700 BC. It is also known & combined ticket for both sites.
(079 78 30 13); Comunità Montana as San Michele, from the name
del Monte Acuto (079 781 06 00).
_ second Sun in May: Sant’Antioco
di Bisarcio. ∑ comune.ozieri.ss.it
Ozieri lies in a natural hollow
and its situation is one of
the most attractive sights in
northeast Sardinia. Both the
traditions and archi tecture here
are interesting, and the town
has a fascinating history that
goes back millennia and has
added to the knowledge of the
remote pre-nuraghic cultures
which developed here.
The fabric and layout of the
town are quite varied and blend
in well with the slopes of the
hills. Among the tall houses the
occasional covered roof terrace
filled with flowers can be
glimpsed. The major sights in
the old town are Piazza Carlo
Alberto and Piazza Fonte
Grixoni, centred around an
ancient fountain. On the edge
of the historic quarter is the
Neo-Classical Cathedral, which
contains a splendid 16th-century
Sardinian polyptych by the artist The cathedral surrounded by houses in the town of Ozieri

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