Mogoro
Mogoro, a municipality in Sardinia to discover
If you're a lover of nature and archaeology, you must absolutely visit the municipality of Mogoro, located in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. With its 4,069 inhabitants, Mogoro is the largest center in the subregion of Alta Marmilla and the ninth center in the province of Oristano by number of inhabitants.
Physical geography
Mogoro is located in the hilly region of Marmilla, on the southern foothills of Mount Arci, of volcanic origin. Thanks to the presence of this mountain, the municipal territory of Mogoro was an important center for the processing of obsidian in pre-Nuragic times.
The municipality is located on a plateau called "Sa Struvina", bounded to the north by Mount Arci and to the south by the valley of the Rio Mogoro. This river extends for about 50 km and flows into the Stagno di S. Giovanni, but the course of the river is blocked by a dam built in the 1930s to prevent flooding in the plain below, where the towns of Uras and Pabillonis are located.
History
Mogoro was inhabited in Nuragic and Roman times, as evidenced by some archaeological evidence present in the territory. During the Middle Ages, it belonged to the Judge of Arborea and was part of the Montargia curatory, becoming the capital after Gonnostramatza.
During the 15th century, it passed under Aragonese dominion and was incorporated into Incontrada di Parte Montis, becoming a fief of the Carroz Counts of Quirra. In 1603 it was included in the Marquisate of Quirra, but was redeemed in 1839 with the suppression of the feudal system.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the flag of the Municipality of Mogoro were granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on October 9th, 2007. The flag is a yellow cloth with a green border.
Monuments and places of interest
Mogoro is famous for its churches, including the Church of San Bernardino, the parish church, recently restored. In this church are preserved the relics of the Eucharistic miracle of Mogoro of 1604.
In the territory of Mogoro there are also the Church of Sant'Antioco di Sulcis, the Church of Carmine, the countryside Church of Santa Maria Carcaxia and the Church of Sant'Ignazio, modern, located in the hamlet of Morimenta.
Furthermore, in the territory of Mogoro there are 27 nuraghi, of which only Nuraghe Cuccurada has been the subject of archaeological excavations.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Mogoro is a municipality of Sardinia that deserves to be visited for its unspoiled nature, its millenary history and its numerous churches and archaeological sites. Discover this small hidden gem of Sardinia and let yourself be conquered by its beauty!
