Sassari
Sign in to saveSassari ( ; ; ; ) is the second-largest city in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, as well as the capital and largest of its metropolitan city with a population of as of , and a functional urban area of about 260,000 inhabitants. One of the oldest cities on the island, it contains a considerable collection of art.
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Sassari is the second-largest city in Sardinia, an autonomous region of Italy, serving as the capital of its metropolitan area with a population of about 260,000 people. As one of Sardinia's oldest cities, it is known for holding a significant collection of art.
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Key facts
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- 079
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- on left: Fountain of the Rosello; University main building; Faradda di li Candareri; Park of Monserrato; in the centre:View of the old town; on right: Government building; Cavalcata sarda; Archeological national museum; Saint Mary of Betlem
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- Flag of Sassari.svg
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- Sassari-Stemma.svg
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- Italy#Sardinia#Europe
- Italian comune.region
- Sardinia
- Italian comune.metropolitan_city
- Sassari
- Italian comune.mayor
- Giuseppe Mascia
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 547.04
- Italian comune.population_demonym
- Sassaresi or Turritani
- Italian comune.elevation_m
- 225
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- History
- Prehistory and ancient history
- Middle Ages
- Renaissance
- Modern history
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Immigration
- Culture
- Language
- Main sights
- Museums
- Festivals and traditions
- Sport
- Football
- Basketball
- Handball
- Infrastructure
- Government
- Administrative subdivision
- Education
- Transportation
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
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Sassari ( ; ; ; ) is the second-largest city in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, as well as the capital and largest of its metropolitan city with a population of as of , and a functional urban area of about 260,000 inhabitants. One of the oldest cities on the island, it contains a considerable collection of art.
Since its origins at the turn of the 12th century, Sassari has been ruled by the Giudicato of Torres, the Pisans, as an independent republic in alliance with Genoa, by the Aragonese and the Spanish, all of whom have contributed to Sassari's historical and artistic heritage. Sassari is a city rich in art, culture and history, and is well known for its palazzi, the Fountain of the Rosello, and its elegant neoclassical architecture, such as Piazza d'Italia (Italy Square) and the Teatro Civico (Civic Theatre).