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Roccia dell'Elefante, Castelsardo

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Raising its trunk at the side of Highway 134, you'll find Roccia dell'Elefante, an elephant-shaped rock used in ancient times as a necropolis. Originally part of the Rocky Mount Caseddazzu, the rock broke off centuries ago and rolled downhill before coming to rest at its current location. The inside walls feature carved bovine horns, representing the bull god revered for his strength and associated with death and regeneration. You'll also find furnishings meant to remind the dead of their earthly homes. Put Roccia dell'Elefante on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Castelsardo trip itinerary planner.

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4.3

sommix

August 18, 2017

Si raggiunge agevolmente da castelsardo e oltre alla roccia si gode di una vista meravigliosa. È possibile, per i più agili entrare all interno della roccia more »

Is easily reached from castelsardo and beyond to the rock you can enjoy a wonderful view. You can, for the most nimble go inside the rock

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babela70

August 18, 2017

Se avete bambini non potete mancarla! E' in una posizione un po' infelice, lungo una statale nei pressi di Castelsardo. Vi ruberà al massimo dieci minuti ma è carina. more »

If you have kids you can't miss it! It is in a somewhat unhappy, along a highway near Castelsardo. Will steal at most ten minutes though nice.

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giasca66

August 16, 2017

Quello che fa la natura.....non fa l'uomo. Caratteristico ed interessante. Da vedere in 10 minuti. Impossibile il selfie more »

What does nature ... doesn't make the man. Quaint and interesting. To see in 10 minutes. Impossible to selfie

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Michał Sacharewicz

It really is a georgeus elephant, and the surrounding views are really nice :) Nice place to divert your route through and stop for a few minutes.

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Sam Sung

It's ok. But not worth a detour.

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Jordi Niñerola Maymí

Cute, pretty and funny. It's curiós site, an ideal for people Who loves geology.

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Kamila Červena Červena

It is awesome what the nature can do. Definitely one of the most rare places to visit

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Dawid G

It is just a rock in the middle of nowwhere but a very nice rock ;)

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