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Things to do in Sardinia, Italy: The Best Ancient Ruins
The second-largest island in Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia serves up a lovely blend of sea, sand and history. Thousands of nuraghe (stone buildings) dot the landscape, proof that people have been enjoying the lovely climate here for millennia. From posh Costa Smerelda in the north to medieval Alghero in the northwest to the lively capital of Cagliari in the south, and with many picturesque towns and unspoiled sandy beaches in between, Sardinia’s got a little something for everyone.
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1. Su Nuraxi
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4.5 based on 1,134 reviews
This defensive structure or "nuraghi," developed on the island of Sardinia during the late second-millennium BC, consisted of a series of defensive towers in the form of truncated cones and internal chambers, all built from stone.
Reviewed By agusticassa - Girona, Spain
About 70 km from Cagliari, this is the only UNESCO World Heritage monument on the island. You can only visit with a guide, since the interior is steep and has some difficulty. the visit is excellent and the place, with the explanations of the excellent guide, is a magnificent place. Do not miss it. Price: € 12 which includes two other visits in the village.
2. Nuraghe Sa Domu 'e s'Orcu
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
3. Area Archeologica di Nora
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4.5 based on 1,442 reviews
Reviewed By 185zo_p
Very interesting visit. The site is beautiful and everything is very well explained. I would advise to do the tour with a guide because it allows you to understand in much more detail and to ask questions. Andrea was an excellent guide!
4. Domus De Janas
5. Pozzo Santa Cristina
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4.5 based on 441 reviews
The well temple of Santa Cristina (12th cent. bc) is one of the finest examples of the elaborate religious architecture of the Nuragic era. The nuraghe structure consists of an entranceway (dromos) with steps leading to an underground, circular domed chamber (tholos), all surrounded by an enclosing wall (temenos). The walls of the stairway and underground tholos are made from finely cut ashlar blocks of alkali basalt rock. Santa Cristina can without a doubt be considered the most representative of the Sardinian well temples. In the area surrounding the temple are the remains of a village, at the front of which stands a "meeting hut" with a circular stone seat. www.pozzosantacristina.com
6. Torre di Barisardo
7. Serra Orrios
8. Nuraghe Majori
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4.5 based on 531 reviews
While Sardinia doesn't lack Nuraghi to visit, the Nuraghi Majori is extra special because it would certainly appeal to couples with young children. There's a small entrance fee. Brochures are supplied in multiple languages. Visitors are given a large flashlight in order to see the interior. It doesn't take long to visit the two-story stone structure. The view up top is a great photo op. Children will adore the fact that there are bats in the largest room. While it's discouraged to shine the flashlight on them, it's a great way to see these cute, tiny creatures in the wild (and to get a whiff of bat guano).There's a small, cute gift shop and clean mens and ladies toilets. The road to this nuraghi isn't paved (potholes galore) but it's not far from the main mountain road of Tempio Pausania.
9. Nuraghe la Prisgiona
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4.5 based on 456 reviews
Archaeological site. Bronze age Nuraghe with village.
Reviewed By electra-review - Bristol, United Kingdom
We went in terrible weather and had trouble finding our way in as the gate was locked. Went back to nearby restaurant to have a drink and get help. They were very nice people but suffering a power cut but we were happy with a glass of local wine and the shelter. Shown track to the ticket office and unlocked by then. The site was set in a cork oak forest with some very ancient trees. The village has a defensive wall and central tower and the ruins of buildings used for handicrafts including pottery production and bread making. Horseshoe bats were roosting in one of the buildings so we were careful not to disturb them.
10. Nuraghe di S'Ortali 'e Su Monti
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By davidhE3796WL
As explained by our very patient and informative guide, this site has an unrivalled ensemble of the different Sardinian archaeological features. Many thanks for sharing your passion.
