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Quartu Sant'Elena
Cuartu Sant'Aleni (Sardinian)
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| Comune di Quartu Sant'Elena | ||
Saint Helena Basilica
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Frazioni | Flumini di Quartu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 96.28 km2 (37.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | |
| Population
(30 September 2012)
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| • Total | 69,255 | |
| • Density | 719.31/km2 (1,863.00/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Quartesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09045, 09046
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
| Patron saint | St. Helena | |
| Saint day | 14 September | |
Quartu Sant'Elena is a city in Sardinia, Italy. It is located about four miles east of Cagliari, a larger city. Quartu Sant'Elena is the third biggest city in Sardinia. It is home to over 71,000 people.
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History of Quartu Sant'Elena
The name of the city comes from two things. Quartum miles is a Latin phrase meaning "four miles". This refers to its distance from Cagliari. The second part of the name, Sant'Elena, comes from Saint Helena. She was the mother of Emperor Constantine.
Early History and Roman Times
People have lived in Quartu for a very long time. We know this from things found in places like Cepola and Is Mortorius. These findings date back to the time before the Nuragic period, and also to the Nuragic and Phoenician times. The Nuragic civilization built special stone towers called nuraghi.
Later, during the Roman period, more evidence of life was found. This includes a graveyard and some tombs.
Medieval and Aragonese Periods
In the 11th century AD, Sardinia was split into four areas called Giudicati. Quartu, which included fourteen smaller villages, was part of the Giudicato of Cagliari.
Around 1066, Quartu was given to the archbishop of Cagliari. Then it went back to Judge Torchitorio II of Cagliari. During the time when the Aragonese ruled, Quartu faced many problems. There were times of hunger, sickness like the plague and malaria, and constant attacks from Saracen pirates. This was a difficult time for all of Sardinia.
French Attacks and Feudalism
In 1793, soldiers from France landed on the coast of Quartu. They wanted to take over the whole island. But the people of Quartu, led by Antonio Pisanu, fought back bravely. They pushed the French soldiers away after a tough battle.
The system of feudalism, where land was controlled by powerful lords, started under the Aragonese. In Quartu, this system ended in 1836. In 1956, the President of Italy, Giovanni Gronchi, officially made Quartu Sant'Elena a "city."
Main Places to See
Quartu Sant'Elena has several interesting places to visit.
Churches of Quartu
There are five churches in the city. The most important ones are:
- The Church of Sant'Elena Imperatrice: This church was built before 1589. It has a neoclassical style and is now called a "Basilica."
- The Church of Santa Maria Cepola: This church is even older, dating back before 1089.
- The Church of Sant'Agata.
Sa dom’e farra
This is a large old farmhouse from the 17th century. It shows how farmers used to live. You can see different rooms, objects, and tools that they used a long time ago.
Nuraghi
You can also find many nuraghi nearby. These are ancient stone towers built by the Nuragic people of Sardinia.
Geography and Climate
Quartu has a long coastline with shallow water. It is also next to the Molentargius pond. This pond is a special place where birds like flamingos and Sultan roosters live.
Climate in Quartu Sant'Elena
The weather in Quartu Sant'Elena is generally mild.
| Climate data for Quartu Sant'Elena | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14 (57) |
15 (59) |
17 (63) |
19 (66) |
24 (75) |
28 (82) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
28 (82) |
24 (75) |
19 (66) |
15 (59) |
22 (72) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6 (43) |
6 (43) |
8 (46) |
9 (48) |
13 (55) |
17 (63) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
15 (59) |
10 (50) |
7 (45) |
12 (54) |
| Source: weather.sg.msn.com | |||||||||||||
Economy
The main part of Quartu's economy is the service industry. This means jobs like shops, tourism, and other services.
Quartu is also known for making good wines, bread, and cakes. Even though it's not a huge city, there are many places to shop. You can find large supermarkets like Carrefour, E. Leclerc-Conad, and Iper Pan.
Festivities
The most important religious celebration in Quartu is for Saint Helena. It happens every year on September 14th.
Sport
Quartu Sant'Elena has a football stadium called the Stadio Is Arenas. It can hold 16,500 people. In the 2012–13 season, a famous football club, Cagliari Calcio, played their games there. Their usual stadium was closed at that time.
The city also has a marina called Marina di Capitana. It can hold 500 boats and has a sailing school called Scuola Italia in Vela.
See also
In Spanish: Quartu Sant'Elena para niños
