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Among the main monuments to visit in Porto Rotondo, there is the "Outdoor Theater", designed by sculptor Mario Ceroli, and built by architects Gianfranco Fini and Marina Sotgiu. Made of rough granite of Gallura, the work presents measurements of the same Mario Ceroli, and follows the classical greek-Roman models.

The entire structure is semi-circular and has a wooden box with a bottom wall fixed: able to accommodate about 700 people, the "Outdoor Theater" in Porto Rotondo is located in the area in front of Piazza San Marco, and is was inaugurated in 1995. Another place worth visiting is the Church of San Lorenzo, located near the Piazzetta San Marco, and reached by a staircase of 35 steps that lead directly from the square to the churchyard.

Created by Andrea Cascella, Mario Ceroli and Gianfranco Fini, the Church has the shape of an inverted ship's hull, and inside there are representations of historical figures shaped in wood, created by Mario Ceroli, the altar was made by Andrea Cascella. Finally, to visit, is the new bell tower 24 meters high, was built entirely of wood, home Bells dedicated to the elements of nature, air, land, water and fire. Designed by Mario Ceroli and Gianfranco Fini, and developed by the architect Sergio Malgaretto, the bell tower is located behind the Church of San Lorenzo.

Fraction of the city of Olbia, Porto Rotondo is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Sardinia. And 'in the north-east of the island, in the area between the Gulf and the Gulf of Marinella Cugnana, and stands on the promontory of Monte Ladu and Punta Volpe, its territory, which covers five hectares, is part of the province of Olbia-Tempio.

It is about 18 km from Olbia, and little more from Palau, and Arzachena a reputation is well-equipped port city, which is able to accommodate 800 boats, in an area of ​​the city, Punta Lada, is the summer residence of Silvio Berlusconi's Villa Charterhouse, overlooking the Gulf of Marinella.

Porto Rotondo was established by the Venetian family of Dona delle Rose in 1967: his story is reminiscent of the Emerald Coast, founded in 1962 with the intent, very successful, to transform that part of territory in a popular tourist destination. Its architecture, however, recalls Venice, in fact, the main square is called the Piazzetta San Marco. There are many famous beaches by tourists, the beach stand out among all the Pebbles, beach Ira, one of the Algae, and that of Fox Point, which rises on the area, and the beaches of Punta Asfodeli.

The birth of the myth of Porto Rotondo, has been achieved thanks to the work of two Venetian entrepreneurs, the brothers Give roses, which in the mid 60 'constructed the first modern urban core.
The origin of the two entrepreneurs is clearly visible in the architecture of the town, in fact no coincidence that the central square, the heart of the town was called St. Mark's Square.
After a rapid growth in the 70 ', also driven by the airline Meridiana (formerly Alisarda) owned by the Aga Khan.
But it is in the 80 'that we are witnessing a boom in attendance and prestige, with the arrival of Italian and international celebrities like the real England, the current Prime Minister Berlusconi (who buys Villa Certosa ), and many celebrities from the entertainment and television.
In 1985 he also founded the Yacht Club Porto Rotondo, which quickly became one of the most important and unique in Europe.
Currently, there are permanent residents in about a thousand units, but in summer you can reach attendance of 20,000 people in June and July and 35,000 in August.

The most famous architectural works of Porto Rotondo is undoubtedly the central square (or square), San Marco. Designed by renowned artist Andrea Cascella Pescara, the square directly overlooking the marina of the town, creating a striking effect with the circularity of the houses around.

Facing the square there is also the new (opened in 1995) open-air amphitheater.

Built entirely of granite di Gallura, the style of construction is Roman-Hellenic thing that is clear even from the Mediterranean with ornaments.

Not to be missed is the church of San Lorenzo, which in a modern style, combining tradition with beautiful granite and wood joints. Facing the square there is also the new (opened in 1995) open-air amphitheater.

Built entirely of granite di Gallura, the style of construction is Roman-Hellenic thing that is clear even from the Mediterranean with ornaments.

For the sculptor Giancarlo Sangregorio then there is the square of the dock has the peculiarity that the use of three materials: Granite pink, gray granite and trachyte. De Gregorio are the work of the same embellishments surrounding the square.