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Historic village
Atzara
Italian comune
At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 553 m above sea level
- Area
- 35,920,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 39°59′29″ N, 9°04′36″ E
History and description
Atzara (Sardinian: Atzàra) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuoro. It has 974 inhabitants.
Atzara borders the municipalities of Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, and Sorgono.
It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
History
Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Atzara».
Photos
Getting there
SorgonoTrain, nearest
4.7 km as the crow flies
Atzara
Aeroporto di Oristano-Fenosu38.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Atzara?
Atzara is in Atzara, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 39.99148, 9.07654.
What else is there to see near Atzara?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo d'arte moderna e contemporanea di Atzara (200 m away), Biru 'e Concas (4.4 km away), Nuraghe Nolza (8.3 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Atzara — Calavrighe, Public domain
- Atzara Neve — Calavrighe, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences