Siligo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Siligo
Comune
Comune di Siligo
Coat of arms
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Sassari (SS)
Area
• Total	43.45 km2 (16.78 sq mi)
Elevation	400 m (1,300 ft)
Population  (30 June 2020)Istat
• Total	826
• Density	19.010/km2 (49.24/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Silighesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	07040
Dialing code	079
Patron saint	St. Victoria
Saint day	23 December

Siligo is a small town, also called a comune (which means municipality or local area), in the beautiful region of Sardinia, Italy. It is located in the Province of Sassari, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Cagliari and 25 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Sassari.

Siligo is surrounded by other towns like Ardara, Banari, Bessude, Bonnanaro, Codrongianos, Florinas, Mores, and Ploaghe.

Children in traditional costume from Siligo.

The flat-topped hills of Monte Santo and Monte Pelau.

Exploring Siligo's Historical Sites

Siligo is rich in history, with many ancient places to visit.

Ancient Nuragic Sanctuary

• The archeological site of Monte sant'Antoni is a very old place from prehistoric times. It was a Federal Nuragic Sanctuary, which means it was a special religious area for the Nuragic people who lived in Sardinia thousands of years ago.

Roman and Medieval History

• The Mesumundu Archaeological Park is another fascinating spot. It shows remains from the ancient Roman period and the Middle Ages.
• The Church of Nostra Segnora de Mesumundu is a unique building. It was first built in the Byzantine age (around the 6th century AD) on top of what used to be Roman baths (from the 2nd century AD). Later, around 1065, Benedictine monks from Montecassino made changes to the church.
• The Church of Santi Elia ed Enoch is located on top of the Monte Santo hill. This church was also changed by Benedictine monks after 1065, just like the Church of Nostra Segnora de Mesumundu.

Famous People from Siligo

Siligo has been home to several talented individuals:

• Gavino Contini (1855-1915) was a well-known poet.
• Rita Livesi (born 1915) was an actress.
• Efisio Arru (1927-2000) was a respected scientist.
• Maria Carta (1934-1994) was a famous folk singer and actress.
• Gavino Ledda is an author known for his autobiographical book Padre padrone, published in 1975.

See also

In Spanish: Siligo para niños