THE NURAGHE

The Nuraghe civilization was the first to settle in Sardinia ( 1500 b.C). It left on this island more than 700 monuments, which give Sardinian landscape his picturesque appearance: The Nuraghe or Nuraghe towers, huge towers built with dried bricks, in order to defend oneself. In these fortifying houses lived the chiefs of the tribes with their family and their garrison: they were something like the medieval castles.

One of the most famous Nuraghe is, without doubt, "Su Nuraxi", located at Barumini. The nuraghe is made up of a central tower surrounded by a bastion with four towers, which is contained in a wide hexagonal rampart, provided with seven towers. "Su nuraxi", the taller tower, dates back to the XII—XI century.

Other interesting evidences of this mystery civilization are: The Nuraghe "S.Antine" in Torralba e the Nuraghe Losa in Oristano.

Besides, in many parts of Sardinian land you can easily see little caves, to line up on the wall of the rocks. According to a popular belief, they are "domus de janas," (in the local dialect), that is house of fairies, witches or ogres. Actually, they are very ancient hypogeal tombs excavated within the rock, some of then dating back to 3000 e il 1500 a.C., others more recent.

 

Nuraghi di Santu Antine, Torralba (about 50 Km from Sassari)

Sardinia: Nuraghe Santu Antine
Sardinia: Nuraghe Santu Antine, Torralba

 

Nuraghe Losa, Abbasanta (Oristano)

The nuraghe is situated along the s.s.131, between the km.123 and the km. 124.

The Nuraghe Losa in Abbasanta
The Nuraghe Losa in Abbasanta (province of Oristano, Sardinia)

 

Nuraghe Ardasai, Municipality of Seui, Ogliastra

From Seui take the road to Lanusei, when you arrived at "Cantoniera Acuerì", take the cross-road to Montarbu e Perda Liana. You reach the Nurage 12 Km after, staying always in the main road.

Sardinia: Nuraghe Ardasai
Sardinia: Nuraghe Ardasai

 

Nuraghe Loelle - Municipality of Buddusò (Olbia-Tempio)

From Buddusò take the road to Bitti (s.s. 389). Follow to 45 Km , then turn left. You find the Nuraghe 50 meters after.

Gallura, Nuraghe Loelle
Gallura, Nuraghe Loelle

 

Nuraghe of Palmavera, Alghero

From Alghero take the s.s.127/bis to Porto Conte and go on for about 12 Km. The archaelogical site is open daily from 9. am. To 4.pm. (from 1st November to 31st March) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (from 1st April to 31st October). Ticket price 3 €.

Nuraghi of Palmavera
Palmavera, near Alghero, Nuraghi of Palmavera

 

Nuraghi di Monte Furru, Municipality of Padria, Sassari

Nuraghi Monte Furru
Sardinian Monuments: Nuraghi Monte Furru

 

Nuraghi di BARUMINI (Medio Campidano)

From s.s. 131 take the road to Barumini at 40.900 Km. You reach the village about 20 km. after.
From Barumini take the road to Tuili and follow for a Km: the Nuraghe Complex is located on the left.
Tickets: 4.20 €; 3.10 € under 25. Guide tour is included in the price

Nuraghi of Barumini, the most important nuraghi in Sardinia
Nuraghi of Barumini, the most important nuraghi in Sardinia

 

NURAGHI DI OSINI (OGLIASTRA)

From the centre of Osini follow the directions for Scala di San Giorgio and continue in the slope to the cross road, then turn right and follow the directions for the nuraghe Serbissi. Go along the narrow road. When you reach the two white roads, take the right one and continue for 3 km staying in the main road.

Sardinia: Nuraghi di Osini
Nuraghi di Osini