Birori
Birori: a small Sardinian gem
Birori is a municipality in the province of Nuoro located 450 meters above sea level in the Marghine subregion. With its 488 inhabitants, it may seem like an insignificant town, but in reality it hides a millenary history and a vast range of tourist attractions.
History
The area on which Birori stands today has been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the numerous dolmens and nuraghes still present in the territory. During the Middle Ages, the town belonged to the Giudicato di Torres and to the curatorship of Marghine. Over time, it changed hands several times, until 1839, when it became an autonomous municipality.
Symbols
The flag of the municipality of Birori is a red banner.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
The churches of Sant'Andrea and Santo Stefano are the main churches in the historic center of Birori. Although simple, they are very suggestive and representative of the religious architecture of the island.
Archaeological sites
Birori is located in an area of remarkable archaeological interest. There are more than 50 monuments, including nuraghes, giants' tombs, "domus de janas", dolmens, menhirs and nuragic springs. Among the main attractions are the giants' tombs of Sa Perda 'e S'Altare, Palatu and Lassia, but it is worth exploring all the sites present in the territory.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of Birori has remained almost stable over the years. In 2020, it had 488 inhabitants.
Languages and dialects
The Sardinian language spoken in Birori is a variant of the central or common Logudorese.
Infrastructure and transport
The municipality of Birori is served by the ARST railway stop of Stazione di Birori, which connects the town to Macomer and Nuoro. Until the 1960s, there was also a railway station of the FS service, which connected Cagliari and Golfo Aranci.
Administration
The municipality of Birori is governed by a mayor and a city council.
Bibliography
Related articles
- Stazione di Birori (ARST)
- Stazione di Birori (FS)
- Nuraghe Miuddu
Other projects
- The municipality's profile on the Comunas portal of the Sardegna Region.
