Arborea, Agricultural commune in Oristano Province, Sardinia, Italy
Description
Arborea is a commune in Oristano Province on Sardinia built on reclaimed marshland. The town features tree-lined avenues and Art Nouveau buildings laid out in a regular grid pattern.
History
The town was founded in 1928 as a settlement project during Italy's fascist era. It was renamed after the Second World War.
Culture
The Cristo Redentore church stands out with its Alpine architectural style that differs from typical Sardinian design. The town hall displays Roman objects discovered in the surrounding area, offering insights into past settlement patterns.
Practical
The area around Arborea is primarily agricultural with extensive farming operations. Visitors can reach natural habitats and beach areas within short distances.
Did you know?
The area near Arborea includes a lagoon system that attracts migratory birds as an important stopping point during their journeys. The coastal strip is protected by pine forests that create a distinctive landscape.
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Co-Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle
7.5 km
Santissimo Redentore
280 mPond of S'Ena Arrubia
5.7 km
Zuradili
9 km
Abarossa Dog Beach
7 km
Torre di Marceddì
8.2 km
Madonna di Bonaria
8.6 kmMUB - Museo della bonifica
142 m
Madre di Dio
5.6 kmTorre di Capo Frasca
9.8 kmPond of S'Ena Arrubia and adjacent area
5.8 kmPond of Corru S'Ittiri
9.2 kmPond of Santa Giusta
9.9 kmAlbero della canfora
347 m
Casa cantoniera di Sant'Anna
7.8 km
Casa cantoniera di Marrubiu
6.9 kmSassu - Cirras
8 kmPond Pauli Maiori of Oristano
11.5 kmStagno di Pauli Majori
11.4 kmCorru S'Ittiri, stagno di S. Giovanni e Marceddì
9 km
Town hall of Marrubiu
5.4 km
Town hall of Arborea
196 mTorre di Capo Frasca
9.8 kmTeatro civico
7.4 kmSpiaggia di Abarossa
8.4 kmScenic viewpoint
9.2 kmVista al golfo di Oristano
10.9 kmScenic viewpoint
8.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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