Mores and the Meilogu Region
Overview of Mores
Mores (Mòres in Sardinian) is situated at the foot of Mount Lachesos between the Logudoro and Meilogu plateaus within the Rio Mannu valley basin. Its economy combines agropastoral production, dairy and livestock cooperatives, and industrial manufacturing.
Origins & History: Attested since 1341 as Morer and Moras, the territory shows extensive human presence from the pre-Nuragic era (domus de janas and megalithic monuments) through the Roman Empire, when Mores lay along the arterial road connecting Turris Libisonis to Karalis. In medieval times, it served as the capital of the Oppia curatoria within the Giudicato of Logudoro. It later passed to the Doria, the Aragonese, and the Manca family (Marquisate of Mores) until feudal redemption in 1839.
Key Sites & Cultural Highlights:
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Dolmen Sa Coveccada: Located near Mores, this is the largest megalithic dolmen discovered in the entire Mediterranean basin, weighing originally around 27 tons and constructed from local trachytic tuff.
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Parish Church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria: Rebuilt in the 17th century with a Baroque facade and an adjacent 47-meter neoclassical bell tower designed by Salvatore Calvia in 1871—the tallest church tower in Sardinia.
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Convent and Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova: Founded by the Capuchin friars in 1713 at Piani de Santu Pedru.
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Autodromo Nazionale Franco di Suni: Inaugurated in March 2003, this is Sardinia’s primary automobile and motorcycle racing circuit, spanning over 3,016 meters.