Benetutti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benetutti
Benetuti
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| Comune di Benetutti | ||
Benetutti with the Goceano in the background.
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Sassari (SS) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 94.45 km2 (36.47 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) | |
| Population
(30 November 2010)
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| • Total | 30 April 2,017 | |
| Demonym(s) | Benetuttesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
07010
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| Dialing code | 079 | |
| Patron saint | St. Helena | |
| Saint day | 18 August | |
Benetutti (which is Benetuti in the Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It's a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. You can find Benetutti in the Province of Sassari on the island of Sardinia. It's about 190 kilometers (118 miles) north of Cagliari and 91 kilometers (57 miles) southeast of Sassari.
Benetutti is famous for its ancient history and special hot springs. Many old discoveries have been made in the countryside around the town. These show that people lived here a very long time ago.
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Discover Benetutti's Past
The area around Benetutti has many clues about its ancient history. People have found several interesting things from long, long ago.
Ancient Burial Sites
- Giants' tombs: These are large stone structures where many people were buried together during the Bronze Age. They are like big, shared graves from thousands of years ago.
- Domus de Janas: This means "houses of the fairies." They are special tombs carved into rocks, used during the Neolithic period. People would bury their dead inside these rock-cut chambers.
- Nuraghi: These are ancient stone towers that are unique to Sardinia. They were built by the Nuragic people and are a mystery. We don't know exactly what they were used for, but they are very impressive.
Roman History and Hot Springs
Benetutti is also known for its natural hot springs. These springs have warm water coming from underground. People have used them for a very long time, even in Roman times. There's an old Roman bath-pool at the Saint Saturnino hot springs. The name of the village, Benetutti, might even come from the Sardinian words bena 'e tottu, which means "everyone's fountain." This shows how important these springs were to the community.
Notable People from Benetutti
One important person from Benetutti was Francesco Cocco Ortu. He was a politician who served as a minister in the government of the Kingdom of Italy. This means he held a very important job helping to run the country.
Art and Culture
In the main church of Benetutti, there is a beautiful old painting. This painting was made in 1549 by an artist known as the "Maestro di Ozieri," whose real name was Giovanni del Giglio, and his helpers. It's a valuable piece of art that has been in the church for centuries.
Neighboring Towns
Benetutti shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bono, Bultei, Nule, Nuoro, Oniferi, Orani, Orune, and Pattada.
