Tempio Pausania (; ) is a town and comune, which, along with Olbia, is a co-capital of the province of Gallura North-East Sardinia, Sardinia, Italy. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
History
Cultural and delegated administrative centre of the Gallura sub-region, Tempio has an ancient history. Typical
granite-stone architecture of the historical centre presents many similarities with southern
towns.
From 2005 to 2016 it was the co-capital of the province of Olbia-Tempio together with Olbia, with which it is also now the co-capital of the province of Gallura North-East Sardinia.
Demographics
As of 2025, there are 13,003 people residing in Tempio Pausania, of whom 49.9% are male and 50.1% are female. Minors make up 11.6% of the population, and pensioners make up 27.0%. This compares with the Italian average of 14.9% minors and 24.7% pensioners.
Climate
Main sights
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Historical centre of the town, built in grey granite blocks (mainly 18th century); particularly Corso Matteotti, via Roma ( Carrera Longa, Lu Runzatu, Lu Pultali), Piazza d'Italia ( Piazza di l'Ara), Parco delle Rimembranze, Fonte Nuova ( Funtana Noa) and Parco di San Lorenzo, via Mannu (ex via dei Nobili or dei Cavalieri)
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Nuraghe Maiori ( Naracu Maiori)
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Nuraghe Polcu ( Naracu Polcu)
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Ruins of Palace of Giudice Nino Visconti di Gallura (1200)
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San Pietro ( Santu Petru) Cathedral;
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Santa Croce Church;
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Oratorio del Rosario (13th–14th century);
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Palazzo Villamarina-Pes (17th century);
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Palazzo degli Scolopi, (17th century), actually Provincial offices;
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Purgatorio ( Lu Pulgatoriu) Church (17th century)
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Fonti di Rinagghju
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Monte Limbara, elevation , south of the town.
Transport
Tempio Pausania has national roads with
Sassari (SS 672), Olbia (SS127) and Palau (SS133). There is a railway station on the
narrow gauge Sassari to Palau line, with occasional tourist train services run by
Trenino Verde.
See also
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