Olbia

History

Although the name is of Greek origin, due to the Greek presence during the seventh century B.C., the city of Olbia was first settled either by the Nuragics or by Phoenicians, according to the archaeological findings. It contains ruins from the Nuragic era to the Roman era, when it was an important port, and the Middle Ages, when it was the capital of the Giudicato of Gallura, one of the four independent states of Sardinia. During the First Punic War, the Romans fought against the Carthaginians and the Sardinians near Olbia, where the general Hanno died in battle.

From 1113 it was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Cività (succeeding to the Diocese of Gallura, the 1070 restoration of the Diocese of Fausania, 500–750), which was renamed in 1839 as Diocese of Civita–Tempio until its formal suppression in favor of (in fact merger into) the Diocese of Tempio–Ampurias (also integrating the Diocese of Ampurias, which was in personal union with the see of Civita from 1506).

Geography

It is the economic centre of this part of the island (commercial centres, food industry) and is very close to the Costa Smeralda tourist area. It was one of the administrative capitals of the province of Olbia-Tempio, operative since 2005 and canceled after a referendum seven years later. Olbia is a tourist destination thanks to its sea and beaches and also for the large number of places of cultural interest to visit.

Climate

Olbia has a Mediterranean climate (Csa), with mild winters, warm springs and autumns and hot summers. | Jan record high C = 25.1 | Feb record high C = 24.5 | Mar record high C = 28.0 | Apr record high C = 27.8 | May record high C = 35.0 | Jun record high C = 39.9 | Jul record high C = 47.4 | Aug record high C = 41.0 | Sep record high C = 38.3 | Oct record high C = 33.3 | Nov record high C = 29.0 | Dec record high C = 24.0 | Jan record low C = -3.6 | Feb record low C = -3.0 | Mar record low C = -2.5 | Apr record low C = -1.0 | May record low C = 3.9 | Jun record low C = 7.0 | Jul record low C = 12.0 | Aug record low C = 10.0 | Sep record low C = 8.9 | Oct record low C = 4.0 | Nov record low C = -1.4 | Dec record low C = -4.2 | access-date = 26 November 2024}} |access-date=29 March 2013}}

Demographics

Main sights

• Romanesque former cathedral of San Simplicio (11th–12th century).
• Church of St. Paul Apostle (medieval)
• National Archaeology Museum
• Pedres Castle
• Several dolmens and a menhir
• Several nuraghes
• Remains of the Roman forum and aqueduct
• Remains of Carthaginian walls
• Fausto Noce park, the largest in Sardinia
• River park of Padrongianus
• Tavolara island

Sport

Olbia Calcio 1905 represents Olbia in Serie D, the fourth division of Italian football. Olbia hosted several legs of Aquabike World Championship (powerboating) in 2003, 2004, 2018, 2019.

Transport

Olbia is one of the main connections between Sardinia and the Italian peninsula, with an airport (Olbia – Costa Smeralda), a passenger port (Olbia-Isola Bianca), and a railway from Olbia railway station to Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci and Cagliari. There is an expressway to Nuoro and Cagliari (SS131) and national roads to Sassari (SS199-E840), Tempio Pausania (SS127) and Palau (SS125).

Local transport

The internal city public transport and bus connections with the surrounding areas are provided by the ASPO (Olbia's public service company), while vehicle connections with the other centers of the territory are provided by the ARST (Sardinian regional transport company). Other private carriers operate with lines under concession.

Hospitals

The major hospitals in the area are:

• "Giovanni Paolo II" Hospital - Olbia
• "Paolo Dettori" Hospital - Tempio Pausania
• "Paolo Merlo" Hospital - La Maddalena
• Mater Olbia Hospital - Olbia

Gallery

File:Olbia - Pozzo sacro di Sa Testa (06).JPG|Nuragic holy well temple of Sa testa File:Acquedotto Romano Sa Rughittula.jpg|Ruins of the Roman aqueduct File:The church of S.Paolo of Olbia, Sardinia - panoramio.jpg|The church of S.Paolo of Olbia File:Olbia, castello di Pedres (03).jpg|Olbia, castle of Pedres Olbia, faro dell'isola della Bocca (05).jpg|Lighthouse

References

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