Siniscola

Siniscola
Country	Italy
region	Sardinia
province	Nuoro (NU)
Local name	Thiniscole
Coordinates	40 ° 35 ' N , 9 ° 42' E Coordinates: 40 ° 35 '0 " N , 9 ° 42' 0" E
surface	199.96 km²
Residents	11,559 (Dec 31, 2019)
Population density	58 inhabitants / km²
Post Code	08029
prefix	0784
ISTAT number	091085
Popular name	Siniscolesi
Patron saint	John the Baptist
Website	Siniscola

Siniscola ( Sardinian : Thiniscòle) is a town with 11,559 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019) in the province of Nuoro on the east coast of the Italian region of Sardinia and is part of the historical region of Baronia .

Geography and history

The city is located about 160 km northeast of Cagliari and about 47 km northeast of Nuoro . Siniscola covers an area of around 200 km² and borders the municipalities of Irgoli , Lodè , Lula , Onifai , Orosei , Posada and Torpè .

The territory of the municipality extends from the beaches of La Caletta , Berchida and Capo Comino to Monte Albo with its state forest. The oldest human traces can be found on the mountain, namely in the Sa Preione e s'Orcu and Duas Vuccas caves . There are numerous nuraghi and giant tombs (Tombe dei Giganti) in the area .

Attractions

Among the churches is the baroque church of San Giovanni; in honor of John the Baptist from the 18th century.
Nearby is the Sa Punta 'e su Nurake nuraghe , like an eagle's nest on Monte Albo
At the foot of Monte Albo near the industrial area, a footpath leads to the Conca di Locoli cave. It is signposted, but not easy to find. Those who are appropriately equipped (lamps, rope) will find an interesting, little-explored cave with three underground lakes, stalagmites , bats and frogs.
The giant tomb Tomba dei giganti di Su Picante is nearby.