The provincial territory of Olbia included the historic region of Gallura (with the exception of the municipality of Viddalba, which remained in the province of Sassari), including the north-eastern coast of Sardinia (including the Costa Smeralda), the Maddalena Archipelago.
Now Olbia is part of the province of Olbia-Tempio.
The northern part of the historical region of Montacuto, a small part of the Baronie and the eastern side of the Coghinas lake were also included in the province.
Olbia is a coastal city in the north-east of Sardinia.
It is known for the medieval Basilica of San Simplicio and for the numerous cafes in the central squares such as Piazza Matteotti.
In the area east of the promenade lined with palm trees, the Archaeological Museum of Oblia exhibits departments ranging from Nuraghic artifacts to Roman warships.
The Nuraghe Riu Mulinu is an archaeological site in the hills overlooking the Gulf of Olbia.
Olbia
Address: Via Dante/Corso Umberto, Olbia
Phone: 0789 52206
Site:
http://www.olbiaturismo.it/Location inserted by
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