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- Surface: 121Km2
- Population: 3.401 inhabitants
- Area: Il Montiferru
- Post Code: 09073
- Code: 0785
Cuglieri is a village located 60 km. from Oristano and is considered a tourist destination thanks to its mountains, woods, rivers and beaches. Here are just a few of them: S. Caterina di Pittinurri with its two Spanish towers, Torre del Pozzo and S'Archittu, characterised by a wonderful, natural arch.
The coasts, with their completely different scenery, are truly beautiful. The northern coast boasts the big, dark volcanic cliffs of Capo Nieddu and Torre Foghe, characterised by pretty little beaches. The southern one shows off its white, sand beaches.
The most important hilltop in the Cuglieri area is the Mount Ferru massif, more than 1000 m high. Made of basalt, it presents very rich vegetation.
Also very famous is the Basilica della Vergine della Neve, from where it's possible to admire spectacular scenery. Built in the XVII Century in order to replace a pre-existing building that had crumbled in the XIII Century , the church was constructed using the neo-classic style and decorated with Baroque ornaments. Inside is the precious stone statue of the Virgin dating back to the XV Century.
Another attraction is the Montiferru Castle, whose ruins are visible from the basaltic hill called Castezzu Ezu. Built in the XIII Century by Judge Barisone's brother, the castle belonged to the Malaspina, then to the Judges of Arborea and eventually to the Aragonese.
The archaeological remains of the Serrugi complex are also very interesting, as well as those of the Roman town near Santa Caterina di Pittinurri.
Cornus was a very important religious centre in the IV Century when it changed its name to Columbaris. In 211 B.C., Cornus was the site of a cruel battle between the Sardinians and the Romans. The Sardinian leaders were Amsicora and his son Josto. Unfortunately both died in the battle.
This is where the oldest church in Sardinia is located. It's a basilica with three aisles and an apse. There are also other religious buildings and an early Christian Necropolis near the church.
