Portoscuso


Portoscuso is a comune in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about west of Cagliari and about northwest of Carbonia. The languages used here are Italian and Sardinian Campidanese.
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 Catalan Port Escos. It became a comune in 1853.
Notable sights include the Spanish Tower, the church of Madonna d'Itria and the Arsenal, known as Su Pranu.
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.

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