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Sardinia Nuoro is a city and commune in central-eastern Sardinia, Italy, situated on the slopes of the Monte Ortobene. It is the capital of the province of Nuro. Sardinia Nuoro has a total population of 36.347 residents, according to the 2011 census. Sardinia Nuoro is the birthplace of several renowned artists, including writers, poets, painters and sculptors. Sardinia Nuoro hosts some of the most important museums in Sardinia. Sardinia Nuoro is considered the cultural capital of the region. Sardinia Nuoro is a wonderful city that must not be missed, if you are in the surrounding area.

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Tinnura is located in Sardinia Nuoro. Tinnura is interesting because it has many murals, which are very colorful and depict local or traditional scenes in representational and also imaginary fashion. Pina Monne, is one of the most famous muralists to have lived here in Tinnura, near Sardinia Nuoro. The piazza has contemporary wall friezes showing the sun, the moon and the stars, as well as another mosaic filled piazza with a very unusual horoscope fountain.

Mount Ortobene is a beautiful mountain in the province of Nuoro, near Sardinia Nuoro. There are two main parks: Sedda Ortai and Il Redentore. At the feet of the mountain is a nuraghe archaeological area including the Domuns De Janas toms. At the top of the mountain there is a bronze statue of Christ the Redeemer, by Vincenzo Jerace, in 1901. Wildlife in the park includes: Sardinian wild boar, weasel, marten, garden dormouse, Sardinian fox, European hare, wood pigeon and golden eagle.

Museum of Ethnography in Sardinia Nuoro is a museum that is highly recommended. It is the largest ethnographic museum in Sardinia and it is the only museum that is a direct offshoot of the Sardinian region that focuses its research and documentation activities on the entire region. The museum tries to preserve its history and culture through its exhibits, which are kept in good quality so visitors can see why the city is the cultural centre of Sardinia.