Sassari [sàs-sa-ri] (in Italian and Sassarese, Tàthari in Sardinian) is an Italian city in Sardinia (Italy). It is the second-largest in terms of number of inhabitants and as one of the most ancient cities in the island, it contains a considerable collection of art. It has about 130,000 inhabitants, or about 300,000 including the suburbs (metropolitan area).
Over time, Sassari has been ruled by the Genoese, the Pisans, the Aragonese, the Catalans...
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Sassari [sàs-sa-ri] (in Italian and Sassarese, Tàthari in Sardinian) is an Italian city in Sardinia (Italy). It is the second-largest in terms of number of inhabitants and as one of the most ancient cities in the island, it contains a considerable collection of art. It has about 130,000 inhabitants, or about 300,000 including the suburbs (metropolitan area).
Over time, Sassari has been ruled by the Genoese, the Pisans, the Aragonese, the Catalans, the Spanish and the Austrians, all which have contributed to Sassari's historical and artistic heritage. Sassari is a city rich in art, culture and history, and is well-known for its beautiful "palazzi" and its elegant, neo-classical piazzas, such as Piazza d'Italia (Square of Italy) and the Teatro Civico (Civic Theatre).
As Sardinia's second most important city after Cagliari, it has a considerable amount of cultural, touristic, commercial and political importance in the island. The city's economy mainly relies on tourism and services,...
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