Discover Mores: Nature, History and Sardinian Culture
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Mores combines a hilly limestone landscape with Sardinian history, sacred architecture and vibrant traditions. Sardinian history, nature and regional culture each stand out through their own distinctive settings.
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Landscape around Monte Lachesos
Mores lies at the foot of Monte Lachesos in a predominantly hilly limestone landscape crossed by the Rio Mannu. Monte Lachesos is located in the immediate vicinity of Mores; Monte Bidisone is also situated there. Monte Pedrosu and Monte Austidu are located in the area around Mores. The Steppe sarde oasis protects habitats used by the rare great bustard for breeding and foraging. The landscape theme thus extends from these mountains and the course of the river to a habitat associated with a rare bird species.
Roman History and the Autodromo
The history of Mores dates back to the Roman Empire. During this period, Mores was an important centre on the north–south route between Porto Torres, then known as Turris Libisonis, and Karales, present-day Cagliari. Another prominent point of reference is the Autodromo Nazionale “Franco di Suni”. It is considered the first and only facility of its kind in Sardinia. Alongside the Roman connection, this creates a distinct Sardinian theme centred on events and sport.
Churches and Sacred Buildings
The bell tower of the parish church of Santa Caterina is 47 metres high and is one of the tallest bell towers in Sardinia. The Church of Santa Croce originated in the Byzantine period and has a simple Romanesque façade dating from the early 13th century. The Capuchin monastery dates from 1715. The Church of S. Antioco di Bisarcio is also located in the area around Mores. These sacred buildings thus represent different periods, ranging from Byzantine and Romanesque influences to a monastic complex built in the early 18th century.
Historic Places in the Surrounding Area
The ancient archaeological site of Nuraghe Santu Antine is located in the area around Mores. The site recorded as the sanctuary of Nostra Signora de Cabu Abbas is also nearby. Further afield in the region around Mores lies Castello dei Doria – Chiaramonti. These three destinations complement the churches and buildings in the town with historic places, each with its own name and regional context.
Festivals, Songs and Regional Specialities
The Santa Lucia di Lachesos festival takes place on 1 May and includes Sardinian songs as well as a poetry competition. The date provides a fixed reference point for travel planning in spring. Poscu Pasche is a tradition in Mores associated with the festival of Saint Caterina. Local dishes, Sardinian sweets and Logudorese wine are sampled as part of the event. The festival culture thus combines a dated occasion with singing, poetry and a regionally influenced tasting experience.
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