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Gavoi is a comune in central Sardinia (Italy), part of the province of Nuoro, in the natural region of Barbagia. It overlooks the Lake of Gusana.

Gavoi
Comune
Comune di Gavoi
Location of Gavoi
Gavoi
Location of Gavoi in Sardinia
Gavoi
Gavoi (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°10′N 09°12′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceNuoro (NU)
Government
  MayorGiovanni Cugusi
Area
  Total38.06 km2 (14.70 sq mi)
Elevation
777 m (2,549 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)[2]
  Total2,648
  Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Gavoesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08020
Dialing code0784

History


Traditional costumes
Traditional costumes

The territory of Gavoi is inhabited since the prenuragic period. During the middleage is cited various times in the list of villages and towns that paid the taxes to the Roman curia.

Gavoi was hit by the plague in the 18th century.[3]


Main sights


A glimpse of the town with the typical granitic stone houses
A glimpse of the town with the typical granitic stone houses

The Roman church of San Gavino is Gavoi's foremost sacred spot, through there are eight other ancient churches in the village. The village's center contains rock houses with balconies, and a village fountain is known as "Antana 'e Cartzonna".

Near the lake are the archaeological areas of Orrui and San Michele di Fonni. A Roman bridge is submerged beneath the lake.


Economy


Mountain tourism is among the sources of income. Agriculture production include potatoes and cheese (the town is famous for its Fiore Sardo).


Traditions and culture


The "tumbarinu" is a traditional drum made of lamb skin, and more rarely, dog or donkey skin. The tumbarinu is often accompanied with the pipiolu, the traditional sheppard's fife. The "ballu tundu", is a traditional dance in the round, as in the Balkan area. Poetry is esteemed, including extemporaneous rhyme competitions on given topics.

The nearby Sanctuary of Madonna d'Itria hosts a palio, in this case a peculiar horse competition very similar to that of Siena.


References


  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. Storia di Gavoi





На других языках


- [en] Gavoi

[es] Gavoi

Gavoi es un municipio de la provincia de Nuoro de 3010 habitantes.

[ru] Гавои

Гавои (итал. Gavoi) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в регионе Сардиния, подчиняется административному центру Нуоро.



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