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  SASSARI - LoveToKnow Article on SASSARI
Sassari is connected by rail by a branch (283/4 m.
Sassari was sacked by the French in 1527, and disastrous pestilences are recorded in 1528, 1580 and 1652.
In 1795 Sassari was the centre of the reaction of the barons against the popular ideas sown by the French Revolution; an insurrection of the people led by one Angioi lasted only a short while, and led to reactionary measures.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SA/SASSARI.htm   (470 words)

  
 Sassari - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sassari (in Italian and Sassarese, a Corsican dialect; either Sassari or Tathari in southern Sardinian), is a town in the province of Sassari in Sardinia, Italy.
The dialect spoken at Sassari is not Sardinian however, but Corsican language variety as in most of the Northern part of Sardinia.
Sassari is also the birthplace of many famous Sardinians, among them the former president of the Italian Republic, Francesco Cossiga, his cousin Enrico Berlinguer, national secretary in the 1970s and leader of the most important Communist party in Western Europe, and their uncle Antonio Segni, another former president of the Italian Republic.
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 Sassari   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sassari (Thatari in sardinian language), a town and a province in Sardinia, Italy.
The second town of the island by population, (est.120,000 inh.), Sassari is one of the ancient sardinian towns, and hosts perhaps the better collections of art of the island.
Its university has a relevant reputation, specially for jurisprudence studies, and in its bibliotheques are collected the most ancient documents, among which the famous Carta de Logu, the constitution issued by Giudichessa Eleonora d'Arborea, or the Condaghes, first codes and first documents written in Sardinian language (11th century).
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 Brigata Sassari, our Italian allies in Iraq
Sassari is situated to the northwest on a vast limestone platform that slopes toward the sea, surrounded by olive groves.
The Brigata Sassari is from Sardinia, and soldiers who have worked with the brigade say that the Sassari troopers speak a distinct dialect that is often hard to understand if your forte is Italian.
Soldiers from the Sassari Brigade could most often be seen walking slowly down the streets of the city on their patrols, shaking the hands of merchants.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sassari
Sassari was unknown till about the eleventh century; it developed with the decay of the ancient Torres (Turris Lybissonis), which till then had been the principal city on the island.
The ecclesiastical history of Sassari commences with that of Torres.
At about the year 1500 there were united to the Archdiocese of Sassari the Sees of Sorca (Saralapsis) which is mentioned as a bishopric in 1106, and whose last bishop was Jacopo Poggi; and of Ploaghe (Plubium), the first known bishop of which is Jacentius (1090).
www.newadvent.org /cathen/13485a.htm   (596 words)

  
 Sardegna.com - Sardinia - North-western Sardinia - Sassari
Sassari is Sardinia's second largest city and the third municipality after Rome and Ravenna as far as its territorial extension.
The city is situated on a limestone tableland, tilted towards the Golf of Asinara and is surrounded by a hilly area on the south-eastern part and vast plains called "Nura" to the northwest.
Piazza d'Italia, constructed in 1872, spreads over 1 hectare and is also called "Sassari's lounge ("il salotto di Sassari") as it used to be an urban centre where new quarters were developed.
www.sardegna.com /code/articolo/TABLE/COMUNI/id/65/LINGUA/EN   (452 words)

  
 THE UNIVERSITY OF SASSARI FROM ITS ORIGINS TO PRESENT - p.1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In the parliaments of 1543 and 1553, the Sardinian towns, in particular Cagliari and Sassari, fought hard to have a few university centres established on the island.
The beginnings of Sassari University are connected with Alessio Fontana, an official in the imperial chancellery of Charles V, later imperial administrator in the viceregal government in Cagliari.
In 1559 the Jesuits came to Sassari to evaluate the possibility of the institution of a school of higher education and the opening of a few courses.
www.uniss.it /ateneo/storia_eng.htm   (208 words)

  
 Propertalia - The Definitive Guide to Buying Property in Sassari, Italy
Olbia is the main connection between Sardinia and the Italian peninsula, with an airport ("Olbia-Costa Smeralda"), a passenger port (Olbia-Isola Bianca), and a railway to Porto Torres and Cagliari.
It lies in the province of Sassari in north-eastern Sardinia, Italy.
In the northern regions of Gallura and Sassari, the language spoken is not Sardinian but a variety of Corsican (as in Corsica).
www.propertalia.com /html/sassari.htm   (442 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Sassari, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
122,339), capital of Sassari prov., NW Sardinia, Italy.
It is an administrative and agricultural trade center, handling cheese, wine, fruit, and olive oil.
Sassari was an important center in the Middle Ages and was held (13th cent.) by Genoa and (14th cent.) by the Aragonese.
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 Car hire Sassari Sassari car hire Cheap car rental Sassari Airport
Sassari; is situated at the extreme North of Sardinia.
The city’s territory is the largest in Italy; along the western coast is the mining village of Argentiera, abandoned in 1962 and at present in the process, now well advanced, of being transformed into a tourist attraction; the landscape around it of schistose rocks is barren, wild and of great interest.
Sassari is positioned on a wide plateau which extends as far as Porto Torres.
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 Handsome Sassari offers savory dishes, fine service: 2/ 10/ 2005
It felt like date night as Loring and I arrived at Sassari on the dot for our 6:30 reservation Saturday night and were escorted to a table for two.
Sassari's regular menu has much to tempt the hungry diner, and the specials menu that evening listed seven additional entrees.
Yes, Sassari's prices are a bit more than diners are used to paying in Greater New Bedford, but I submit that we have become spoiled by the modest prices around here and would probably suffer severe sticker shock while dining in Boston or Providence.
www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/02-05/02-10-05/c04co985.htm   (853 words)

  
 Statewatch News online: On 3 May, the Italian press agency, ANSA reported that the Sassari m
The investigation, conducted by the Sassari public prosecutions office, was then extended to all the island's prisons following allegations that officers drafted in from several Sardinian jails had taken part in the beatings.
This, he claims, explains why the prison guards responsible for the beatings were not from Sassari, but were brought in from other Sardinian jails.
Further instances of abuse of inmates have arisen in the wake of the Sassari scandal, leading to talk of a "prisons emergency".
www.statewatch.org /news/jun00/07italy.htm   (1020 words)

  
 TIRSO WALKING AROUND SASSARI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sassari is the second city in Sardinia after Cagliari.
Leaving Sassari and travelling towards the seaside, it is possible to arrive to Platamona.
Other interesting places around Sassari are the Pre-Nuraghic altar of Monte d'Accodi, in the area of the Argentiera, an old mining centre, today used as a tourist centre and Stintino, a characteristic old fishing village, today very popular with tourists, with its tower of La Pelosa that seems to be guarding the island of l'Asinara.
www.sardinia.net /tirso/itinerar/it25.htm   (340 words)

  
 SASSARI>THE CANDLESTICK PROCESSION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The festival is held on 14th August with the faradda di li candareri (the descent of the candlesticks) and it is an ancient tradition which renews a vow made by the local people in 1560 to save the town from the plague.
People from all over the Sassari district, of all ages and social classes, take part in the festival, as well as thousands of tourists.
They start from the historical town centre and walk through the city to the church of S. Maria di Betlem, bearing columns of wood 3 metres high, with a diameter of 40 cm.
www.hellosardinia.com /eng/alghero/mer1.htm   (197 words)

  
 festeinsardegna.it   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Particularly captivating is the Mistery Procession (Lunissanti) in Castelsardo, which takes place on Easter Monday in the old section of the town.
Not less suggestive are the religious processions, the Easter Friday in Alghero, and Sassari.
Of great touristique interest is "Cavalcata Sarda", which takes place in Sassari on Ascension day.
www.festeinsardegna.it /inglese/psassari.htm   (182 words)

  
 GSD Anmic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
L'Anmic Terra Sarda Sassari si impone al Palasport di Piazzale Segni con un convincente 81-70 sul Porto Torres nell'incontro di ritornno della semifinale play off di basket in carrozzina, e pareggia i conti rimanendo in corsa per la volata scudetto.
Questo perché, per la prima volta, i turritani hanno chiuso la regular season davanti ai sassaresi (rispettivamente al secondo e terzo posto) ed avranno quindi il vantaggio della prima gara e dell’eventuale “bella” in casa.
Ancora derby per l'Anmic Terra Sarda Sassari nella penultima giornata della regular season della A1 di basket in carrozzina.
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 Sardinia Region (Italy)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The emblem was shown on the amrs of the Piemontese dynasty, on the official documents and coins of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and on militia flags.
The emblem was later used by the "Brigata Sassari" who fought the Austrians during the Second World War [I would rather say First World War].
In 1952, by a Decree of the President of the Region dated 5 July 1952, the emblem was placed on the gonfalone of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia and became the official symbol of the Region.
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 Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci - Sassari [The City of Sassari]
In Sassari you can find a museum, the well know University and plenty of commercial activities, especially within the old city walls, where you can visit the Gotic Duomo and
Touristic attractions nearby Sassari are Alghero, the Argentiera, Stintino, Platamona and Castelsardo, all on the coast and everyone with its on characteristic sights.
The outskirts of Sassari are full of naturalistic attractions, like the Asinara Park and also significant archaeological sights, like the pre-nuragic altar of Monte d'Accoddi and the romans ruins of Porto Torres, the
www.leonardodavincihotel.it /city.html   (235 words)

  
 Postdoc Sassari   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If the beneficiary of the study grant is paid and/or reimbursed for study/research-related travel away from Sassari (in Italian, such travel is called ``missioni'') this will be done in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Universita` degli Studi di Sassari.
The beneficiary of the study grant will not be allowed to participate in university teaching, except possibly as a supernumerary teacher, as detailed by the regulations of the Universita` degli Studi di Sassari.
The beneficiary of the study grant may serve on committees for the evaluation of students during their examination.
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 Car rental Sassari car rental airport Sassari Rent a Car Sassari Cheap car rental
Imakoocars has access to a huge fleet of cars and vans from economy to luxury rentals, and 4x4s to MPVs.  We are dedicated to finding you the cheapest deal on car rental  Sassari and car rental airport Sassari.
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 Sassari hotels - discount & cheap hotels in Sassari.
Sassari hotels - discount & cheap hotels in Sassari.
We have brought together the very best hotels throughout Sassari at the most competitive rates.
By constantly updating our hotel listing for Sassari, we are able to ensure that you get the very best price no matter what type of trip or vacation you are making.
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 Sassari Vacation Rentals - Italian Villa and Home Accommodations for Rent
Located in the north of Sardinia, this city has a wonderful historical center.
Visit the Cathedral of S. Nicola with its large Spanish-baroque style facade from the seventeen hundreds; the church of S. Mary of Bethlehem, one of the oldest in Sassari; the Ducal Palace and the famous Rosello Fountain.
Rent holiday lodgings directly from owners of bed and breakfast, villa, apartment, home and condo accommodations at Sassari, IT.
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 Sassari - ZeroDelta.net: Your Travel Guide to Italy
Sassari - ZeroDelta.net: Your Travel Guide to Italy
Sassari, located to the center of immense region to North-Ovest of Sardinia, is the second town of the island.
Live The necessary informations to spend a stay, short or long that is, in our country: how to have a means of transport, how to confront an emergency, where do shopping, where and how deal with the formality, thing do to marry itself, where live the actual religiousness.
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 Sassari Hotels - Sassari Italy Hotel Reservations
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Select check-in and check-out dates and find all available hotels with properties details such as rooms rates, location map of the hotels in Sassari, pictures and amenities.
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 Planet Charters adventure vacations in Alghero, Sassari, Italy.
Planet Charters adventure vacations in Alghero, Sassari, Italy.
Long Description: Sail charter in sardinia from alghero (international airport) to north and west sardinia, south and west corsica and north of tunisia.
The boat is a Jeanneau sun odyssey 43 ds year 2000 with 4 cabins and 2 bathrooms.
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 Sassari TAXI
These are the taxi service numbers for Sassari.
In the future we shall also provide Sassari flights, Sassari travel and Sassari hotel data as well as other relevant local information.
From airport taxi services or hotel stands to ordinary cab and taxi companies, all your local transportation needs are looked after.
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 Sassari on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
There is a cathedral (11th-13th cent.) with a baroque facade; a university (founded in the early 17th cent.); and an Aragonese castle.
Ignorance is bliss Sassari Richard Robinson is delighted that so few foreigners know about Sardinia's lively second city
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 Museo di Torralba - Sassari - Reviews of Museo di Torralba - TripAdvisor
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