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Tempio Pausania
is one of the most important cities in Gallura
, a delightful place to visit thanks to its beauty and rich traditions
.
Its distinctive granite streets
have earned it the nickname ‘city of stone’
and invite you to stroll through the narrow lanes and past the majestic ancient palaces
, which bear witness to a long and significant history. Here are a few tips
to help you make the most of your visit to this corner of Gallura:
The area around Tempio
was also chosen by Fabrizio De Andrè, the great singer-songwriter and poet
, traces of whom can be found throughout the streets and squares, as well as in the words of the locals who remember him with great affection.
Fabrizio and his wife
,
Dori Ghezzi
, chose this area as a retreat and regarded it as a second home. Some of the most beautiful songs in Italian and international music
were born in the surrounding countryside.
The Tempiese Carnival is one of the most famous events in Tempio Pausania
: a week of fun, masks and music in the streets.
You’ll be surprised by the enthusiasm of the locals and the many visitors for this festival
, which gets more and more fun every year.
What’s more, it’s the perfect opportunity to sample the fantastic traditional sweets of Tempiese: acciuleddi
(fried dough plaits dipped in honey and orange zest).
Also worth trying are the uriglietti
(fried twisted dough, dipped in honey and coated in sugar) and the frisgioli longhi
(long fritters). Impossible to resist!
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