| Ales | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sardinia | |
| Territory | Marmilla | |
| Altitude | 194 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 22.45 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.372 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Aleresi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0783 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 09091 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saints Peter and Paul | |
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Ales is a center of the Sardinia, in the province of Oristano.
To know
Ales is the birthplace of Antonio Gramsci.
Geographical notes
Ales is located in the historical region of Marmilla and borders on Albagiara, Curcuris, Gonnosnò, Marrubiu, Morgongiori, Palmas Arborea, Pau, Santa Giusta, Usellus is Villa Verde.
How to orient yourself
Ales: full screen map.Fractions
- Zeppara, here is the museum of traditional Sardinian toys
How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (80.2 km from Ales), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Pisa, Bologna, Milan-Bergamo, Rome Ciampino, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines serving other national and European destinations.
- 2 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO) (189 km from Ales), ☎ 39 079 935011. L'Alghero-Fertilia airport it is served by Ryanair with Pisa, Bologna, Milan-Bergamo and some European cities, by Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines serving other national and European destinations.
- 3 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) (222 km from Ales), ☎ 39 0789 563400, fax: 39 0789 563401. L'Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport it is connected with several Italian and European cities from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other scheduled and low cost airlines including Easyjet, Volotea, Smartwings, Transavia, British Airways, Austrian and many others.
From the following airports it is possible, thanks to several car rental companies present, to rent a car to reach Ales.
By car
Take the State Road 131 Carlo Felice and take the "Uras-Ales-Laconi" exit, then take the State Road 442 towards Laconi up to Ales.
From the ports of Porto Torres is Cagliari or from the ports of Olbia- White Island, Golfo Aranci is Tortolì-Arbatax.
By bus
With the ARST lines 122 from Cagliari is 405, 409 is 410 from Oristano you can reach Ales.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Gramsci square. Inaugurated on May 1st 1977 by the sculptor Giò Pomodoro, it is dedicated to Antonio Gramsci. The monument consists of a stone surface with various figures inserted that recall episodes from Gramsci's troubled life. On some stones there are some Sardinian words: "sa terra" ("the earth"), "s'agua" ("the water"), "su fogu" ("the fire"), "sa pedra" ( "the stone"), "su soli" ("the sun"), "sa luna" ("the moon"), "sa roda" ("the wheel").
Museums
- 2 Cinephotography Museum, Corso Cattedrale 53, ☎ 39 0783 91620, fax: 39 0783 91412.
- 3 Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, Cathedral Square 1 (It is located in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul), ☎ 39 0783 91484, 39 0783 91727, fax: 39 0783 998015, @[email protected].
Fri-Sun 10: 00-18: 00; The other days by reservation.
Fri-Sun 10: 00-18: 00; The other days by reservation.Churches
The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
- 4 Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Baroque style cathedral.
- 5 Church of Santa Maria. Small church of the XII-XVI century.
- 6 Church of San Sebastiano.
Archaeological sites
- 7 Barumele Castle. Fortress of probable Byzantine origin.
- 8 Nuraghe Gergui.
- Nuraghe Pranu Espis.
Events and parties
- Saint Mary. 7-10 September. The devotees prepare the statue of the saint, with silk aprons trimmed with colored lace and silver chains with pendants. The religious rite is announced by the ringing of the sacrestaneddus, who running through the streets of the town address the invitation to the evening rosary, recited in Sardinian. During the last post, a large fire is lit and in the evening the suggestive Goccius cantaus are recited. On each of the three days of celebration there are two processions with knights in Sardinian costume carrying embroidered banners.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Pizzeria Artigiana by Augusto Fanari, Via Umberto I 55, ☎ 39 349 6726035. Mon-Sun 9: 00-13: 30 and 16: 30-22: 00. Pizzeria.
- 2 Shardana, Via Umberto I 37, ☎ 39 366 3930940. Tue-Sun 18: 30-23: 00. Pizzeria.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 ABAS, Corso Cattedrale 62, ☎ 39 0783 098393, 39 349 4468938, 39 349 1264607, @[email protected]. Guest house and restaurant-pizzeria.
- 2 PedrAntiga, Corso Cattedrale 8 vico 3 °, ☎ 39 348 9241642, 39 335 6477347, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 3 Pisanu Collu House, Via Aldo Moro 17, ☎ 39 0783 91528. B&B.
- 4 On biancu bridges, SP 48, 8.5 km, ☎ 39 377 1347141, @[email protected]. Farmhouse.
Safety
- 4 Carabinieri, Via Amsicora 9, ☎ 39 0783 91622.
- 5 Emergency medical Service, Via IV Novembre, ☎ 39 0783 9111340.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Post Office, Via Regina Margherita 19, ☎ 39 0783 91331, fax: 39 0783 91395. Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 35; Sat 8: 20-12: 35.
