Mount Ortobene is an ancient granite Hill, which rises to the East of the city of Nuoro. High is 955 meters above sea level. On top you can admire the large Bronze Statue of the Redeemer, work of the sculptor Vincenzo Jerace, who was raised on the mountaintop in 1901 on the occasion of the celebration of the Jubilee. On 29 August of every year it celebrates a solemn mass that ends a Festival full of charm especially for the parade of costumes, songs and dances with the participation of all countries. The Ortobene is the mountain of Nuoro who come for picnics and walks and outdoor games. Climb to the top along the street from the Church of solitude. Arrived at a crossroads, the road splits into two forming a loop that leads to all major towns in the mount. Of particular interest is the so called "sa conca" or "fungus", located on the side of the road leading to the Park of Sage Ortai; This is a barn built inside a huge rock, unique in Sardinia. In the rocks of Mount Ortobene is also possible to climb, there is also the presence of marked trails are easy to walk from the forest for fans of "rides". Descending from the Park of the Redeemer in the opposite side to the city you have a stunning view over the Valley and the mountains of Oliena, and on days without mist you can see the sea of the barony in the distance.