Orotelli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orotelli
Oroteddi
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| Comune di Orotelli | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.2 km2 (23.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2017)The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the Thurpos.
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| • Total | 2,017 |
| • Density | 32.96/km2 (85.36/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Orotellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08020
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| Dialing code | 0784 |
Orotelli (Sardinian: Oroteddi) is a small and charming town, also known as Oroteddi in the local Sardinian language. It is a comune (which means a municipality or town) located in the Province of Nuoro on the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy.
This town is about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It's also about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Nuoro, another important city on the island. Orotelli shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bono, Bottidda, Illorai, Oniferi, and Orani.
Discovering Orotelli's History
People have lived in the Orotelli area for a very long time. We know this because of discoveries from the ancient Nuragic civilization. This civilization built amazing stone structures called nuraghes. They also created special tombs known as Giants' graves.
During the Middle Ages, Orotelli was part of different kingdoms. First, it belonged to the Giudicato of Torres. A Giudicato was like a medieval kingdom in Sardinia. Later, it became part of the Giudicato di Arborea. Eventually, the town came under the rule of the Crown of Aragon. This was a powerful kingdom from what is now Spain.
What to See in Orotelli
Orotelli has some interesting historical places to visit.
- Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista: This church is very old, dating back to 1116. It was originally built in the Romanesque style. This style is known for its strong, simple shapes and round arches. The church has a bell tower that was added in the 14th century. This tower is special because it has cool carvings. These carvings show figures and mysterious symbols.
- Ancient Nuraghe and Giants' Graves: Around Orotelli, you can find several ancient nuraghes. These are unique stone towers built by the Nuragic people. You can also see Giants' graves. These are large, ancient burial sites. They show how people lived and honored their dead thousands of years ago.
See also
In Spanish: Orotelli para niños
