Florinas
Florinas: a small town rich in history and culture
Florinas is a municipality located in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia, with a population of 1443 inhabitants. The town has been inhabited since the Nuragic era and during the Roman era it was an important oppidum. During the Middle Ages, it was part of the Giudicato of Torres and was the capital of the homonymous curatorship. After the fall of the giudicato, the area was contested between Pisans and Genoese, finally passing to the Genoese family of Doria and then to the Malaspina. In 1350 it passed under the control of the Aragonese and joined the barony of Ploaghe, remaining there until 1839, when it was redeemed from the Aymerich, the last feudal lords.
Monuments and places of interest
The city of Florinas offers a wide range of monuments and places of interest. Among the main religious sites are the Church of the Assumption, dating back to the eighteenth century, located in Piazza del Popolo. The church of San Francesco d'Assisi is located near the cemetery of Florinas, while the church of Santa Croce is located in the historic center of the city.
Florinas is also famous for its archaeological sites. The complex of Punta Unossi, the tomb of Campu Lontanu, the necropolis of Pedras Serradas, the domus de janas of Sa Rocca 'e su Lampu and the Nuraghe Corvos in the locality of Sa Coa Larga are just some of the sites that can be visited in the area. The complex Nuraghe Corvos is one of the main attractions of the area and is composed of a main tower and a wall with two other towers.
Society
Florinas has seen a demographic evolution in recent years, but the cultural roots of the city are still very strong. The variant of the Sardinian language spoken in Florinas is the northern Logudorese.
Administration
Florinas is governed by a mayor and the city council.
Bibliography
There are several books and publications about Florinas, including "Raccontando Florinas" by Antonella Manconi, "Arte a Florinas" by Wally Paris, "Florinas. Alle soglie del passato. Tra documentazione storica e archeologica" by Salvatore Merella and "I menhir di San Salvatore di Urzeghe ed altre scoperte archeologiche nel Comune di Florinas" by Salvatore Merella. Other important titles include "Mandigos e disizzos. Cibi e desideri. Cucina della memoria, aromi della terra" by Giuseppina Manca di Mores and "Analisi e considerazioni sull'architettura megalitica funeraria di età preistorica nel Comune di Florinas" by Salvatore Merella.
Conclusion
Florinas is a small town rich in history and culture. The town offers visitors a wide range of religious monuments and archaeological sites to visit. Sardinian culture and roots are still very strong in the city, with the northern Logudorese Sardinian language still spoken today. There are many books and publications available for those who are interested in learning more about Florinas and its history.
