Posts Tagged 'Getting to Tortolì'
A useful information about Tortolì is certainly an indication to get there: if you come by sea or by air, harbor and airport welcome you, while coming by car from Nuoro (which is exactly 78 km) just follow the road Nuoro-Lanisei about 70 miles and turn left Villagrande Strisaili. However Tortolì is reported because of the numerous services it offers.
The religious patron of the city is Sant 'Andrea Apostolo, and the party in his honor is celebrated annually on November 30 in honor of his death in Patras year 60 AD.
Capo Bellavista is located in a second church dedicated to St. Lussorio this time.
During the celebrations of the festival here, there is the rite Simbidu "that would be a kind of auction where the bidder can drive an ox-cart bearing the statue of the saint.
Other historical sights are linked to particular laws and contests emanating years ago in this small country: for example, established in 1851 is a premium to those who kill sparrows, even in 1869 the population is required and paid to kill locusts.
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