A cradle of archaic traditions, Orgosolo reveals a deep bond with its roots: it is the land of the Canto a Tenore (Polyphonic folk singing), proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, as can be seen by the Domus de Janas, Tombs of the Giants and the Su Calavriche, Mereu and Gorropu Nuraghi, at the end of the 19th century, the village became known for banditry.
During the 20th century a cultural ferment developed, Muralism, which is still active and the origin of which was a tool of protest. Little lanes and stone houses are enriched by paintings that tell the story of traditions, culture and deep dissent.
Supramonte di Orgosolo features breathtaking landscapes. One of the paths leaving from the village leads to the Su Suercone sinkhole, where the land has created a chasm 200m deep and 400m wide. One of the natural monuments is the Gorroppu Canyon, a long stretch of which is accessible: with walls 450m high, it is one of deepest in Europe. In the Forest of Montes is a must, to visit the sos pinnettos, ancient shepherds' huts.
The village is famous for su lionzu, an elegant bandage that frames the faces of the women dressed in traditional costume. Rare silk threads are used for the warp - the silkworm is bred in this area - while saffron is used to colour the weft.
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