Travel tales from the 19th and 20th century
Traveling in the Gallura of the 19th and 20th centuries to enjoy the one of today enriched by an ancient, fascinating and surprising plot
The stories – richly illustrated with maps, drawings, lithographs, paintings, historical postcards and many beautiful photos – are offered in their original language and in the Italian translation.
TEMPIO
WHEN WE SAY TOUR, today we too often think of excursions by land and sea (boat tours, dinghy tours, etc.). But this is a modern use of the term Tour. Because for a long time, however, its international meaning was “cultural-tourist travel”.
AGGIUS
ARZACHENA
GALLURA
GOLFO ARANCI
LA MADDALENA AND CAPRERA
The name TOUR became famous linked to the so-called «Grand Tour», a cultural practice widespread among young European aristocrats, particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, which consisted of an educational journey through Europe, lasting several months or even a few years, with the aim of learning about the art, culture and history of the countries visited.
LUOGOSANTO
OLBIA
PALAU
SANTA TERESA GALLURA and CAPO TESTA
Thus it was that many English, French and German intellectuals began to travel to Sardinia not only to discover its extraordinary geomorphology and its magnificent landscapes, but also to come into contact with its inhabitants, learn about their customs and traditions, and narrate the fruit of their travels.
GALLURA TOUR WITH THESE STORIES THEREFORE RECOVER THE FIRST AND DEEP SENSE OF THE TRUE AND ORIGINAL TOUR.
TAVOLARA
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