Ittiri
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Ittiri
Itiri Cannedu | |
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| Comune di Ittiri | |
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  Ittiri Location of Ittiri in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′N 8°34′E / 40.600°N 8.567°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Metropolitan city | Sassari (SS) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonio Sau |
| Area | |
• Total | 111.6 km2 (43.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (31 October 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 7,936 |
| • Density | 71.11/km2 (184.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ittiresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 07044 |
| Dialing code | 079 |
| Patron saint | St. Peter |
| Saint day | June 29 |
| Website | Official website |
Ittiri (Sardinian: Itiri Cannedu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Sassari. It is part of the Logudoro traditional region. Ittiri is located on a plateau at m. 450 on the sea level. The territory, made up of high plateaus mainly of trachytic and basaltic rocks, is rugged, hilly and crossed by valleys destined for cultivation; the most significant mountain ranges are: north-east on the line to Bessude Monte Torru (622 m), Mount Uppas (567 m) and towards Banari Mount Jana (552 m); south to Villanova mount Unturzu (558 m), mountain Alas (517 m), point S'Elighe Entosu (522 m) and mountain Lacusa (503 m).
Characteristic is the historical center where there are several baroque palaces in liberty / deco style with particular balconies and façades of houses embellished by the Ittcherian trachyte; many streets in the center are still paved and in particular the high part of Via Cavour is cobbled.
- Church of San Pietro in Vincoli (13th century, bell tower of 18th century, façade of 19th century).
- Church of San Francesco, former Franciscan convent with a restored Franciscan library annexed.
- Cistercian church of Nostra Signora de Coros, countryside (13th century).
- Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria de Paulis, countryside (13th century).
- Baronial Palace Sussarellu.
- S'Arcu, old town.
- Hospital G.A. Alivesi (19th century).
- Sa Figu archaeological complex.
- Ochila Necropolis.
- Necropolis and tomb of Musellos.
- Nuraghe Majore of Nuraghe Monte Torru.
- Numerous other nuraghes and Giant tombs sites, and necropolises
- S'Abbadorzu fountain.
- Primary School St. John Bosco.
- Old town with Liberty style façade features.
- Radio museum "Mario Faedda", with annexed antique mill.
Honors
- By decree of April 24, 2000, the President of the Republic granted Ittiri the institutional title of City.
Economy
Ittiri's economy is linked to the agricultural and handicraft sector. There are many farms specializing in the production of vegetables, among which we cite the Sardinian spiky artichoke. In the dairy sector, Ittiri offers a large production of sheep cheese, most exported to United States of America. In the craft sector, at Ittiri there are many companies that produce typical Sardinian sweets, including the famous "Piricchittu" typical sweet originally from Ittiri. In the construction industry, there are many craft businesses, and some deal with local stone processing the trachyte.
