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Dominated by the
heights of Mount Limbara (1359 m),
Tempio Pausania, built on the remains of
the Roman town Gemellae, is situated on a
plateau rich in vineyards and cork
forest. Its economy is based on cattle
farming, cork processing and wine
growing yielding renowned brands of
Vermentino and Moscato The extremely
well conserved houses in the old part of
the town, were built of grey,
unplastered granite, encompass the
little squares, concealing large inner
courtyards and small gardens or scented
kitchen-gardens. The sober charm of the
centre is enhanced by the 17th century
parish complex formed by the cathedral
of San Pietro, the church of Santa Croce
and the oratory, while in the upper side
of the city you may find the water
source of Rinaggiu, well known also in
the past for the therapeutic
characteristic of the diuretic water.
Resident
population (Istat 2001): 13.204
Population density: 61,8 per square km
Male: 6.430
Female: 6.774
Surface: 213.66 kmq
Altitude over the sea level: 566 m
GPS Lat. 40º53'54”24 – Long 09º6'16”20 |
