Get to know the story of Olbia and its surrounding areas from the prehistoric times till the 19th Century at Museo Archeologico di Olbia. Enclosed by hills and the Gulf at its forefront, this repository comprises of six halls that chronicles various eras with historical and archaeological evidences. From shipwrecks to Roman marine vessels, figurative terracotta to funerary items and other relics, this place depicts the different cultures that influenced and shaped this region.
The Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park spans the the seven main islands and the scores of islets that speckle the Bocche di Bonifacio. These seven islands are the summits of a valley, now submerged beneath the waters off the coast of Italy, between Sardinia and Corsica. Apart from the island of La Maddalena itself, most of the islands of the archipelago are entirely uninhabited, replete in curious rock formations shaped by the water and wind. The park protects a vast stretch of land and sea, protecting a fragile ecosystem that sustains numerous plant, animal, bird and marine species. The sculpted rocks, sprawling seascapes and untouched wilderness of the outer islands paint a paradisaical picture drenched in sunshine, while the villages of the archipelago boast a rustic charm of their own, forever brimming with a celebratory air. From the pink-hued panoramas of the Spiaggia Rosa to the historic fortifications of La Maddalena, the national park's vistas are vast and varied.
Dating back to the 12th and 13th Centuries, Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio is believed to have been constructed by the Genoese. It is a beautiful piece of architecture with elements of the Romanesque style. It is also said to be one of the oldest churches of the town. The courtyard is bordered by an arcade with columns that provided rain-water to the adjoining houses. There is also an old water-tank that was used to store water during long periods of blockades. The bell-tower features a mix of Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
The Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park spans the the seven main islands and the scores of islets that speckle the Bocche di Bonifacio. These seven islands are the summits of a valley, now submerged beneath the waters off the coast of Italy, between Sardinia and Corsica. Apart from the island of La Maddalena itself, most of the islands of the archipelago are entirely uninhabited, replete in curious rock formations shaped by the water and wind. The park protects a vast stretch of land and sea, protecting a fragile ecosystem that sustains numerous plant, animal, bird and marine species. The sculpted rocks, sprawling seascapes and untouched wilderness of the outer islands paint a paradisaical picture drenched in sunshine, while the villages of the archipelago boast a rustic charm of their own, forever brimming with a celebratory air. From the pink-hued panoramas of the Spiaggia Rosa to the historic fortifications of La Maddalena, the national park's vistas are vast and varied.