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Oristano is the capital of the province of Oristano and in medieval times one of capitals of the Giudicati of Sardinia, that of Arborea. It has a pittoresque historical centre.
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The towncentre of Oristano with the famous statue of Eleonora of Arborea.
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The statue of Eleonora d'Arborea.
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The town of Oristano, piazza Eleonora
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The main street Via Dritta in Oristano.
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Of the medieval walls and gates this is the only gate that survived and reminds of the glorious times of the Giudicati. It was built under Mariano II in the 13th century AD.
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The tower of the towngate of Oristano
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The gate of Mariano II seen from behind.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta ca. 1228 AD
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The cathedral of Oristano, the bell tower
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The bronze doors of the cathedral with the story of the abandonment of Tharros and the migration to Oristano (medieval Aristanis). Beneath it a part of the text of the Carta de Logu.
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Interior of the church Santa Maria Assunta of Oristano
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The historical towncenter of Oristano with unexpected views.
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L‘Antiquarium Arborense, at that time there was an exhibition on the phoenician presence in the bay of Oristano.
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