Fluminimaggiore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fluminimaggiore
Frùmini Majori
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| Comune di Fluminimaggiore | ||
Antas Temple
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Frazioni | Portixeddu, Sant'Angelo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 108.1 km2 (41.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | |
| Population
(31 October 2009)
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| • Total | 3,002 | |
| • Density | 27.771/km2 (71.93/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09010
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| Dialing code | 0781 | |
Fluminimaggiore (which means Frùmini Majori or Flùmini Majori in the Sardinian language) is a small town, also called a comune or municipality. It is located in the Province of South Sardinia on the beautiful island of Sardinia, in Italy. This town is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northwest of Cagliari, which is a larger city. It is also about 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of Carbonia.
Discover Fluminimaggiore!
Fluminimaggiore is surrounded by other towns. It shares its borders with Arbus, Buggerru, Domusnovas, Gonnosfanadiga, and Iglesias.
What to See and Do
Fluminimaggiore is a great place to visit. It has some very interesting historical sites and museums.
The Ancient Temple of Antas
One of the most famous places near Fluminimaggiore is the Temple of Antas. This is an ancient temple that dates back many, many years. It was built by different groups of people over time, including the Carthaginians and the Romans. It was dedicated to a god called Sardus Pater. Exploring this temple can feel like stepping back in time!
Exploring Museums
The town of Fluminimaggiore also has several museums. One of these is a paleontology museum. In a paleontology museum, you can learn all about ancient life. This includes things like dinosaur fossils and other creatures that lived millions of years ago. It's a fascinating way to discover the history of our planet.
