Silanus
Welcome to Silanus!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a beautiful municipality in Sardinia: Silanus. This small town in the province of Nuoro has just over 2000 inhabitants and is situated on the hill of Marghine.
Discovering the territory of Silanus
The territory of Silanus covers about 48 km² and includes the central part of the Marghine range. If you love nature and hiking, this is the right place for you! You can admire breathtaking landscapes and enjoy the charm of unspoiled Sardinia.
The history of Silanus
Like many Sardinian municipalities, Silanus also boasts a long history. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times and there are numerous artifacts from the Nuragic period. During the Middle Ages, Silanus was part of the Kingdom of Torres and later of the Marquisate of Oristano. In 1478, it came under Aragonese rule.
The symbols of Silanus
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Silanus is composed of an upper part depicting the Church of Santa Sabina (Silanus) and the Nuragic complex of Santa Sarbana. In the lower part, on a red background, there are seven ears of golden wheat. A symbol that evokes the richness of this land.
The monuments and places of interest in Silanus
Silanus is rich in monuments and places of interest. Among the main ones, we can mention the Church of Santa Sabina, the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and the Nuragic complex of Santa Sarbana di Santa Sabina: Su Cherchizzu.
The society of Silanus
Silanus is known worldwide for the particular longevity of its population. Here, in fact, there is a high number of centenarians of both sexes. For this reason, in 2004, the town was mentioned in National Geographic.
The language and folklore of Silanus
The variant of the Sardinian language spoken in Silanus is Sardo Logudorese. Here you can also discover the local traditions and celebrations, including Sant'Antonio Abate, San Lorenzo Martire and Santa Sabina.
How to get to Silanus
Silanus is easily accessible by train thanks to the Macomer-Nuoro railway line and the Silanus station. With ARST, you can reach Silanus with total comfort.
I hope I have made you know a little better this beautiful Sardinian municipality! Come visit us in Silanus, you won't regret it!
