Macomer

Macomer is a town and comune of Sardinia (Italy) in the province of Nuoro. It is situated on the southern ascent to the central plateau (the Campeda) of this part of Sardinia; and it is the junction of narrow-gauge lines branching from the main line eastwards to Nuoro and westwards to Bosa.

The district, especially the Campeda, is well fitted for grazing and horse and cattle breeding, which is carried on to a considerable extent.

History

The city was populated since very old times, being cited as Macopsissa by the Greek geographer Ptolemy.

Main sights

Tha area of Macomer is perhaps richer in nuraghi than any other part of Sardinia.

The old parish church of San Pantaleone has three Roman mile-stones in front of it, belonging to the Roman high-road from Carales to Turris Libisonis. The modern high-road follows the ancient.

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