UNESCO Site: “Su Nuraxi” Barumini

Introduction

Just steps from Barumini, at the edge of Giara Park, lies Su Nuraxi—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Sardinia’s most iconic nuraghe. These mysterious Bronze Age stone towers, unique to the island, dot the hinterland as silent witnesses to a lost civilization. On this Su Nuraxi tour, you’ll unravel millennia-old secrets, from the fortress’s labyrinthine corridors to Neolithic burial grounds.

Tour Description

After you meet the driver and guide in Cagliari, you will explore:

• The Nuraghe Complex: Climb the central tower, a 15-meter marvel built 3,500 years ago. Discover how ancient Sardinians used basalt blocks to create Europe’s largest megalithic monument
• Ancient Village: Wander through the ruins of 50+ stone huts, where Bronze Age families lived, worked, and worshiped
• Casa Zapata Museum: Explore this Aragonese-era noble home, now showcasing artifacts like Nuragic tools and Roman coins
• Domus de Janas: Enter the “Fairy Houses” of Pimentel—carved 5,000 years ago as sacred Neolithic tombs

Why Choose This Tour?

• UNESCO Insight: Guides decode how Sardinia’s nuraghi evolved from homes to fortresses
• Active Exploration: Navigate narrow stairways, touch ancient stones, and imagine life in 1500 BCE
• Small Groups: Limited to 12 guests for an immersive, respectful experience

More Than Stones: Stories of a Lost Civilization

As you explore, picture Nuragic shepherds herding flocks on Giara’s plateau. Imagine priests conducting rituals in the village’s meeting hut. Later, at Casa Zapata, marvel at how Spanish nobles repurposed Nuragic stones for their palazzo—blending epochs in one structure. Finally, the Domus de Janas’ eerie chambers reveal Neolithic beliefs about death and the afterlife, with spiral carvings symbolizing rebirth.

Practical Details

• Duration: 4-5 hours (Check availability to see the starting times)
• Meeting Point: Largo Carlo Felice, Cagliari
• Transportation: The tour is conducted by car from Cagliari
• Wear: Sturdy shoes for uneven terrain; sun protection in summer
• Note: Admission tickets to the nuraghe is not included in the price (€10.00 per person)