Bono
The Municipality of Bono: A Natural Paradise with an Ancient History
With its 3334 inhabitants, the Municipality of Bono is a true natural paradise in the province of Sassari, located in the historical region of Goceano. Its territory, inhabited since prehistoric times, is characterized by a great variety of landscapes, in a continuous alternation of plains, hills, and mountains.
Physical Geography
Bono is located 540 m above sea level, at the foot of Mount Rasu. Its territory extends from the valley of the Tirso river to the summit of Mount Rasu, whose peak, "Sa Punta Manna", reaches 1259 m above sea level. Of notable naturalistic importance is the locality of "Sos Nibberos", located on the northwest slopes of Mount Rasu, which includes the largest forest of Taxus baccata in Italy, declared a natural monument. The nearby Mount Pisanu and the rest area "Sa Puntighedda" are also noteworthy.
Most of Bono's territory of considerable naturalist interest is protected and safeguarded by the intense activity carried out by the Forest Service and Environmental Monitoring and the Forestry Agency of Sardinia and is frequented by many tourists drawn to the presence of numerous lakes.
History
Bono's territory has been inhabited by humans since the Nuragic age, as evidenced by the numerous nuraghes scattered throughout the territory. During the Middle Ages, Bono belonged to the Judicate of Torres and specifically to the Curatoria of Goceano with Bottidda, Burgos, Anela, Esporlatu, Bultei, and Benetutti. In the first decades of the twelfth century, the island became rich in churches, monasteries, and castles. Bono also had the new church, in Pisan Romanesque style, now the Parish of San Michele Arcangelo, its convent, one of the oldest in Sardinia, at Monte Rasu, and the Castle of Goceano a few kilometers away.
Under Spanish domination, Bono followed the fate of the rest of Sardinia: depopulation and economic depression; but, in 1721, after the cession of the Kingdom of Sardinia to the House of Savoy, the situation improved with a significant increase in agricultural activity. In 1796, following the participation in the anti-feudal movements of Giovanni Maria Angioy, a native of the place, the center was attacked by Piedmontese troops who, after bombarding it, conquered it. At the beginning of the last century, for a few years, the town was the provincial capital, then it was included in the province of Sassari, although it still maintains greater cultural and economic relations with that of the Province of Nuoro.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality of Bono was granted by decree of the President of the Republic on May 13, 2003.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the Municipality of Bono is a place that can boast an ancient and fascinating history, as well as one of Italy's most beautiful natural paradises. With its characteristic landscapes and naturalistic features, Bono represents a must-see for anyone in the area who wants to enjoy an extraordinary environment of great beauty between history and nature.
