Perched on a step of ancient volcanic rocks, Macomer stands out as one of the main commercial hubs in the heart of Sardinia.
Developed around communication routes – the Carlo Felice road and the railway, Macomer has long been the most significant commercial, industrial, and agricultural center in inland Sardinia.
The town owes its prosperity to agriculture, livestock, cheeses, and small industries, still preserving fascinating traces of the past.
Inhabited since ancient times in rock shelters, Macomer attracted the attention of Nuragic and Punic populations due to its strategic location. The Romans later turned the site into an important road junction in an area rich in agricultural colonies.
Known as the ancient “Macopsissa” mentioned by Ptolemy, Macomer was located northwest of the current inhabited center along the road that connected Cagliari to Torres.
The oldest settlement stretches along Corso Umberto I, a road traced at the end of the 19th century representing the urban extension of state road 129.
The Parish Church of San Pantaleo is a prime example of Gothic architecture inspired by Spanish tradition. Every year, during the Sa Tuva festival on January 17th in honor of Saint Anthony Abbot, a large bonfire is lit in front of Santa Croce church square.
- The surroundings offer interesting attractions like Nuraghe Santa Barbara easily reachable from Carlo Felice road.
- Nuraghe Santa Barbara overlooks a series of smaller towers and bastions, providing a picturesque setting just a short distance from downtown Macomer.
