| Genoni | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sardinia | |
| Territory | Sarcidano | |
| Altitude | 447 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 43.79 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 798 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Genonese | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0782 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 09054 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Santa Barbara (December 4) | |
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Genoni is a center of the Sardinia in province of Southern Sardinia.
To know
Geographical notes
Genoni is located in the Sarcidano and borders on Albagiara (Oristano), Solo (Oristano), Genuri, Gesturi, Gonnosnò (Oristano), Laconi (Oristano), Nuragus, Nureci (Oristano), Setzu is Sini (Oristano).
Background
The ancient origin of the town is attested by the numerous archaeological sites present in the area.
In prehistoric times the anthropogenic presence is detected in the sites of Is Piuncheddas and Is Piuncas Mannas but it is in the Nuragic period that the territory is massively man-made. In the density map of the nuraghi, made by prof. Giovanni Lilliu, Genoni is one of the areas with a density greater than 0.60 nuraghi per km², many of which can still be visited. In fact, the nuraghe of Birìu and that of Santu Perdu are still intact, while scattered in the countryside of the town, you can see the ruins of Perdaligeri, Larunza, Duìdduru, Sussùni, Cijus, Bau-e-peddi, Monticordèris, Corrazzu, Scalamanna, Margini, Lorìas, Coccolò, Addòri, norache Longu, Tresbìas, Corongìu, Santamaria, Giaru and the four called Gurdilonis.
The elevated position of the Santu Antine hill, on which the urban center of Genoni lies, has certainly invited the populations, since ancient times, to settle in this area. In fact, numerous Punic, Roman and most likely also Vandal finds testify that these populations chose to live in both the Giara and the Santu Antine hill.
Also on the top of the Santu Antine hill, the walls of a Punic fortress, the ruins of a Romanesque church dedicated to Sant'Elena and San Costantino Magno and a well built in the Nuragic age 39 meters deep (the deepest in Sardinia) are worthy of mention. interior of which interesting artifacts have been found in stratigraphy, including a rare example of a mechanical winch for lifting water dating back to Roman domination.
The nuragic villages of Santu Pedru, Mammuzzola and on the Giara di Genoni the sites of Bruncu Suergiu and the sacred well of Sa Corona Arrubia confirm the strong anthropic presence since the most remote times even if the town has never reached large dimensions, probably in because of the secluded position with respect to the main streets.
During the Middle Ages it belonged to the Giudicato of Arborea and was part of the curatoria of Parte Valenza. Upon the defeat of the Arborea by the Aragonese (1409) the town passed under the Aragonese dominion and in 1436 it was incorporated into the Viscontea of Sanluri, given as a fief by the king of Aragon Alfonso V the Magnanimous to Giovanni De Sena. Later it passed to Enrico d'Enriquez, uncle of the king of Aragon Ferdinand II, and subsequently to the marquisate of Laconi, of which the Castelvì and then the Aymerich were lords. It was redeemed for the latter in 1839 with the suppression of the feudal system.
How to orient yourself
Genoni: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (73 km from Genoni), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate, from Easyjet, Volotea and other airlines that operate national flights and with Europe.
- 2 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO) (174 km from Genoni), ☎ 39 079 935011. L'Alghero-Fertilia airport it is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Bologna, Pisa and some European cities, by Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines such as Volotea, Easyjet, etc ... which operate national flights and with Europe .
- 3 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) (203 km from Genoni), ☎ 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 Genoni.
By car
- From Cagliari take the SS 131 Carlo Felice, continue to the "SS293-SS197" exit, then proceed towards Furtei. Continue on the SS 197 up to Nuragus, then, after the latter, take the exit for Genoni and continue to your destination.
- From Oristano and from the north and center of Sardinia take the SS 131 Carlo Felice, continue to the "Uras-Laconi-San Nicolò d'Arcidano" exit and take the SS 442 towards Laconi. Continue until the exit for Genoni, from here continue to your destination.
- From Tortolì is Arbatax take the SS 198 and continue until the junction with the SS 128 near Mandas, then, turn right towards Isili. Continue until the exit for Nuragus and turn left, then, at the entrance of the latter center, turn right for Genoni and continue to your destination.
From the ports of Cagliari, Tortolì-Arbatax, Porto Torres, Olbia-Isola Bianca e Golfo Aranci.
By bus
- From Isili with the ARST line 9121.
- From Oristano with the ARST 404 line.
How to get around
What see
Archaeological sites
- 1 Duidduru Quarry Geosite.
- 2 Nuragic well of Santu Antine (At the homonymous hill.).
Museums
- 3 Paleo Archeo Center (P.A.R.C.), Santu Antine locality, ☎ 39 339 1676863, @[email protected].
Full: € 3.50; reduced: € 2.50; Cumulative ticket for two museums / sites: € 6.00; Cumulative ticket for three museums / sites: € 8.50; Cumulative ticket for over three museums / sites: € 10.50. 
Winter: Wed-Thu 15: 30-19: 00, Fri-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 15: 30-19: 00; Summer: Wed-Thu 16: 00-20: 00, Fri-Don 10: 00-13: 00 and 16: 00-20: 00. - 4 Cavallino della Giara Museum, Via della Chiesa 7, ☎ 39 339 1676863, @[email protected]. Full: € 3.50; Reduced: € 2.50; Two museums: € 6.00; Three sites / museums: € 8.50; Over three sites / museums: € 10.50; Educational workshops: € 4.00. Winter: Wed-Thu 15: 00-19: 00, Fri-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 15: 00-19: 00; Summer: Wed-Thu 16: 00-20: 00, Fri-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 16: 00-20: 00.
Full: € 3.50; reduced: € 2.50; Cumulative ticket for two museums / sites: € 6.00; Cumulative ticket for three museums / sites: € 8.50; Cumulative ticket for over three museums / sites: € 10.50. 
Winter: Wed-Thu 15: 30-19: 00, Fri-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 15: 30-19: 00; Summer: Wed-Thu 16: 00-20: 00, Fri-Don 10: 00-13: 00 and 16: 00-20: 00.Churches
- 5 Parish Church of Santa Barbara.
- 6 Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
- 7 Former convent of San Sebastiano.
- Ruins of the church of San Costantino.
Events and parties
- Sant'Isidoro. May 14-15.
- Madonna of the Sacred Heart. May 30-31.
- Saints Constantine and Elena. August 4-6.
- Santa Barbara. December 4th. Patronal feast.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Cuaddus and Tellas, Location Priluzza, ☎ 39 347 6510485, 39 348 5933125, 39 340 5066278, @[email protected]. Farmhouse.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 4 Post Office, Via Roma 26 / A, ☎ 39 0782 810256, fax: 39 0782 810256.
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