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Discovering the province of Nuoro: a brief introduction
If you are looking for a place in Italy where you can enjoy the beauty of the sea and the inland at the same time, you must visit the province of Nuoro in Sardinia. With an extension of 5,638 km² and a population of 199,349 inhabitants, this region offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, history, and culture.
History of the province
The history of the province of Nuoro is linked to that of its capital. In the 18th century, Nuoro became increasingly important from an administrative, cultural, and political point of view over the surrounding territories. Pope Pius VI chose Nuoro as the Episcopal seat of the diocese of Galtellì in 1779. In 1807, Nuoro became the headquarters of the Prefecture Court, and in 1821 it became the headquarters of the province until 1848. It was abolished for a short period and then reinstated in 1859.
Despite some protest manifestations and proposals to Parliament for the reconstruction of the province, Nuoro did not become the capital of the province again until fascism in 1927. During the regime, the province had 7 historical regions: Barbagie, Baronie, Ogliastra, Marghine, Planargia, Sarcidano, and Montiferru.
Fascism and the province of Nuoro
The regime appointed Prefect Ottavio Dinale as the first president of the province of Nuoro. Dinale worked to build important public infrastructures in the city and province. Despite the regime's national unification policy, some artists negotiated the respect of autochthonous cultural forms. In 1935, Duce Benito Mussolini visited Nuoro and the province. During World War II, the province was bombed several times, but the capital was never hit.
The province of Nuoro today
In the 1970s, the province of Nuoro saw a massive industrialization project thanks to funding from the Mezzogiorno Fund. The Ottana petrochemical plant and the Arbatax paper mill were built. These plants employed numerous workers until the early 2000s.
In 2012, the Sardinia Region proposed the abolition or reform of the provinces in Sardinia, including that of Nuoro. However, the deadline was extended until July 1, 2013. Despite this, the province of Nuoro continues to offer visitors its unique natural and cultural beauty.
