Portoscuso (Portescusi in

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) is a '' comune'' (municipality) in the

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in the

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region Sardinia, located about west of

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and about northwest of Carbonia. The languages used here are

and

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. Portoscuso borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Gonnesa, and San Giovanni Suergiu.

History

Although human presence in this territory dates back to prehistoric times, the town originated in the 17th century from a hamlet inhabited by tuna and coral fishermen. Its name came from the

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''Puerto Escos'' (hidden port). It became a '' comune'' in 1853. Notable sights include the Spanish Tower (16th century), the church of Madonna d'Itria (17th century) and the Arsenal, known as ''Su Pranu'' (17th century). The town is extremely proud of its famous tuna fishery, and is restoring the original buildings.

Economy

At Portoscuso, there is Sulcis Power Station, the largest power station of Sardinia, whose chimney is the tallest man-made structure on Sardinia.

Gallery

Portoscuso, Carbonia-Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy - panoramio.jpg, View from the sea File:Su_Pranu 2.jpg, Su Pranu File:Portopaglietto Portoscuso.jpg, Portopaglietto File:Portoscuso-PuntaSAliga01.jpg, Punta S'Aliga File:Portoscuso faro, Portovesme CI, Sardinia, Italy - panoramio.jpg, The

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File:Caletta_Portoscuso.jpg, Sa Caletta

References

External links

Official website

Tuttitalia
Cities and towns in Sardinia {{Sardinia-geo-stub

History

Economy

Gallery

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