Nuoro Attractions
The provincial capital of Nuoro (546m/1,802ft; pop. 37,000), is charmingly situated on a hillside, between limestone hills of Alpine type to the south and the peak of Ortobene (995m/3,284ft; view) to the east. Beautiful local costumes are worn on the feast of the Savior (last Sunday in August). Nuoro was the birthplace of the writer Grazia Deledda (1893-1936; Nobel prize 1926). At the southeast end of the town is the 19th century Neo-Classical cathedral.
Civico Museo Speleo-Archeologico
Worth visiting is the Civico Museo Speleo-Archeologico, where finds from caves and prehistoric material can be seen, inculding menhirs. 1.5km/1mi northeast are the pilgrimage church of Nostra Signora della Solitudine.
Sardinian Museum of Costume
The Sardinian Museum of Costume is housed in over 20 buildings in the style of Sardinian peasants' houses.
