Explore Cheremule (Chelèmure in Sardinian), a captivating Italian municipality nestled in the province of Sassari, at the heart of Meilogu. With a population of 414 inhabitants, this picturesque village boasts lush nature that envelops it.
One of Cheremule’s natural treasures is the Su Tippiri forest, gracefully extending at the foot of the town and stretching along the provincial road to Thiesi. Equally enchanting is the suggestive pine forest of Mount Cuccuruddu, adding further charm to this location.
- Cheremulite: a unique lava stone extracted from the ancient volcano of Mount Cuccuruddu in the ’60s-’70s for its insulating properties and used in construction.
- Historical Presence: Cheremule boasts a long history of habitation since Neolithic times, with archaeological sites and nuraghi bearing witness to its antiquity.
- Religious Heritage: Within the municipal territory are various places of worship including nuraghi, hypogeal necropolises, and the striking necropolis of Museddu with domus de janas adorned with graffiti and taurine protomes.
The spoken language in Cheremule is Northern Logudorese, an integral part of the region’s cultural identity. Furthermore, the municipality includes the administrative island of Lados de Pramma with its 3.92 km² surface area waiting to be explored.
Immerse yourself in Cheremule’s unique atmosphere filled with history, pristine nature, and ancient traditions. A true hidden gem to discover at the heart of Sardinia.
References:
G. Deriu, sheet “Cheremule,” in Study on Medieval Historic Centers of Meilogu, Bonorva, Mountain Community No. 5, 1991; now available in ”Medieval Human Settlement in the “Costa de Addes” Curatoria”, Sassari, Magnum, 2000.
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