Discover the charm of Oniferi (or Oniéri in Sardinian), a captivating Italian municipality nestled in the province of Nuoro, boasting a population of approximately 895 inhabitants.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Oniferi, dating back to pre-Nuragic and Nuragic times, evident through the presence of domus de janas (fairy houses) and numerous nuraghi scattered throughout the surrounding area.
Throughout the medieval period, Oniferi was part of the Giudicato di Torres and later under the jurisdictions of Sarule and Ottana. Following the fall of the Giudicato around 1259, it came under the rule of the Giudicato di Arborea and later, in 1410, to the Marquisate of Oristano.
After the definitive defeat of the Arborenses in 1478, Oniferi became a part of the Aragonese kingdom as an incorporated fief within the Marquisate of Orani by 1617.
The territory of Oniferi is teeming with archaeological sites such as Sas Concas necropolis, bearing witness to its historical significance since ancient times.
According to ISTAT data as of December 31, 2009, there were about 15 foreign residents in Oniferi, with Romanians being the most represented nationality among them.
The Nuorese dialect is spoken in Oniferi, known for preserving local cultural traditions like traditional tenore singing recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
- The local economy revolves mainly around pastoral activities, reflecting deep-rooted rural traditions within the community.
- To the north lies the Macomer-Nuoro railway route with Oniferi train station connecting to neighboring major centers via ARST trains.
- The Polisportiva Oniferese is the city’s main football team competing in Sardinia’s E division of Category 2, sporting white and blue colors as their club’s emblem.
References:
- Oniferi Train Station
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