Bitti
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| Comune di Bitti | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Mayor | Marino Satta |
| Area | 216.2 km² (83 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004[1]) | |
| - Total | 3,307 |
| - Density | 15/km² (39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Bittesi |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
| Postal code | 08021 |
| Patron | St. George |
| - Day | April 23 |
| Website: www.comunedibitti.it | |
Bitti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 140 km north of Cagliari and about 20 km north of Nuoro.
Bitti borders the following municipalities: Alà dei Sardi, Buddusò, Lodè, Lula, Nule, Onani, Orune, Osidda, Padru.
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[edit] History
The commune takes its name from the Sardinian bitta (female deer). Already existing in Roman times, it is mentioned in 1170 as Bitthe. It was a provincial capital of the Giudicato of Gallura and, from the 14th century, was part of the Giudicato of Torres. It was later included in the marquisate of Orani.
[edit] Main sights
- Romanzesu nuraghe archaeological complex.
- Church of Santu Jorgi (St. George).
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