Nuraghes: Sardinia's Mysterious Heritage★★
Su Nuraxi, 09021 Barumini
Täglich 9:00–19:00 Uhr (Sommer), 9:00–16:30 Uhr (Winter). Nur mit Führung.
14 € (inkl. Führung). Ermäßigt 7 €.
Sardinia is home to one of the most enigmatic prehistoric cultures of the Mediterranean: the Nuragic culture (1900–238 BC). Over 7,000 nuraghes — conical stone towers made of massive basalt, without mortar — are scattered across the island. Their exact function is still debated today: Fortresses? Temples? Astronomical observatories? Seats of power?
Su Nuraxi di Barumini ★★★
The only UNESCO World Heritage nuraghe and the most impressive: A central tower (18 m high), surrounded by four corner towers and a ring wall, plus an entire village with dozens of round huts. The tour (only with a guide, €14) explains the architecture and life of the Nuragic people. The site is located near Barumini in the interior (1h from Cagliari).
Other Notable Nuraghes
- Nuraghe Santu Antine (near Torralba) — The "King of Nuraghes", a monumental three-tower complex with the highest preserved tower (17 m).
- Nuraghe Losa (near Abbasanta) — Well-preserved, less visited, atmospheric.
- Giant's Tombs (Tombe dei Giganti) — Monumental collective graves with steles up to 4 m high. The Tomba di Coddu Vecchiu near Arzachena is particularly impressive.