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Description
Ilbono
is located on a hill halfway between Lanusei and Tortoĺ,
enjoys a privileged position as an important transit point.
Sites of archaeological interest and lovely landscapes are
abundant in the territory. Among them, Sceri. the
largest and most important Nuragic complex of the area. The
village as an interesting historical centre which has
developed around the ancient square Funtana de Idda,
to which all roads still lead today; some are very narrow
and cobbled, others are wider to allow, at one time,
oxen-led carts to pass. |
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An event
not to miss in Ilbono is the celebration of the Madonna
delle Grazie whose cult symbol is the simulacra of the
Madonna, a 14° century wooden statue carried in
procession through the streets on a oxen-driven cart
escorted by a parade of a young people wearing the local
costumes. According to popular tradition, the statue washed
up on the beach of Cea inside a wooden casket and was
carried on a cart to Ilbono. Gastronomical specialities:
amaretti and olive oil from the local presses. |
