Sardinia Excursions
Nuraghe © asibiri
Nuraghe
The mysterious Nuragic people who arrived in Sardinia around
1500 BC festooned the island with about 30,000 circular fortified
structures. Today about 7,000 of these remain standing to be
marvelled at by tourists. The complex of Nuraghe in Barumini has
been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List and is the finest and
most complete example of this prehistoric architecture. The
Barumini site can be reached from Oristano or Cagliari on route 131
and turning off onto route 197. Other well-preserved nuraghe can be
seen at Sant Antine. At Nora on the very southern tip of the island
are the remains of an extensive Nuragic village including an
amphitheatre, forum, baths, temple and Kasbah. Other good Nuragic
sites are near Villanovaforru, Alghero, and Abbasanta.
Opening time: Most Nuraghe are closed afternoons and Sundays;
Admission: Most Nuraghe are free
