サロック/サッロク周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

A wonderful cultural experience with or without a tour guide, accessible to all via wooden walkways or ground grids. A glimpse of a mini Pompeii.

Easy hiking trail, beautiful views

The Chiesa di Sant'Efisio di Nora, built in 1089, is a charming and historic church dedicated to the martyr Saint Efisio, who is believed to have died at this site. ⛪️✨ This small sanctuary, nestled in a serene location, offers visitors a profound sense of spiritual reflection and connection to Sardinia's rich religious heritage. The church's ancient architecture and deep historical significance make it a must-visit for those exploring the cultural and spiritual roots of the region.

The view of the island of San Macario from Compagnia Barracellare di Pula is breathtaking. From the vantage point, you can behold the serene waters of the Mediterranean Sea stretching out towards the horizon, with San Macario rising majestically in the distance. The island, adorned with lush greenery and rugged cliffs, creates a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the azure waters. The tranquil ambiance and natural beauty make it a perfect spot for relaxation and contemplation, offering visitors a glimpse of paradise on earth.

Nora was founded by the Phoenicians and was later also inhabited by the Punians and Romans. It is believed that the Vandals, who occupied Sardinia from around 455/60 to 534, contributed to the city's downfall. In the early Middle Ages the city was abandoned due to pirate attacks. Its ruins lie on a narrow boot-shaped peninsula, the southernmost protrusion of which the locals call “Sa punta 'e su Coloru” (Snake Cape). In imperial times, Nora was a municipium. The Nora stele is of Phoenician origin, but most of the relics date from the Roman period, which conquered Sardinia in 238 BC. Conquered BC. The abstract steles of the Tophet of Nora show a similarity to those of Tharros. Clear remnants from the Phoenician-Punic period are the temple district on the cape Punta 'e su Coloru and the residential area behind the Roman theater, whose house floor plans, bathtub cisterns and masonry techniques show Punic features. The neighborhood is also known as the Kasbah of Nora because of the chaotic arrangement of the houses. The as yet unexplored Acropolis with long walls and towers is located on the southeast cape, around the Saracen tower Torre del Coltellazzo from the 17th century. Parts of the old settlement, particularly its three harbors, have sunk into the sea. In 1889 their remains were uncovered during a spring tide. The excavations of Roman-era Nora yielded mosaics, columns, baths and a small, well-preserved theater from the 2nd to 4th centuries with large clay pithoi in the hyposkenion, the stage, which date from a later phase when the building was no longer a theater was used, and therefore did not serve as acoustic resonators (as was previously thought).

The ancient city of Nora is located south of the city of Pula in the metropolitan city of Cagliari and, according to Pausanias, is considered the oldest city in Sardinia. This has not yet been confirmed archaeologically, but the oldest known Phoenician finds from the city date back to the second half of the 8th century BC. BC and at least attest to their great age.

Open-air museum about the history of the legendary city of the same name from the 9th century BC. BC

From here you can enjoy a splendid view of the coast, in particular of San Macario island and the tower of the same name, which stands alone. It's impressive to see a tower on such a small and desolate island.