Izzana Nuraghe

Tempio Pausania, Italy

Nuraghe Izzana (the main type of ancient megalithic edifice found in Sardinia) is one of the largest in the island. It has two entries it dates from around 1500 BCE.

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Tempio Pausania, Italy
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Founded: 1500 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Italy

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Markus F. (7 months ago)
Very authentic nuraghe in the middle of pastures. Lower chamber intact. The last 1.3km from the signpost are pistes. Choice between placement and thornbush/blackberry hedge scraper. Only recommended with old cars. It's worth it for adventurers.
Giorgia Ghigo (7 months ago)
The valley is surreal. Perhaps time has stopped here... Too bad there isn't an information panel... nothing. Unfortunately typical for historical places in Sardinia, at least in Gallura...
Fabio Da Roit (9 months ago)
It is in the open countryside and far from population centers. The last stretch to reach it is about a kilometer of dirt road but if you want you can park where it begins and then walk. Free access, it is still one of the most important in Gallura, unfortunately many pigeons have chosen it as their home.
jmfperez59 (2 years ago)
Little moon, it seems to me, and a lot of granitic bolus, the result of an erosion that our satellite never had. Set to be bucolic, these green spring pastures where cattle graze, surrounded by jagged mountains, invite you to watch and hide from Aeolus, who has taken this valley for his home, at least today.
Maria Antonietta Troisi (3 years ago)
You arrive at the Izzana nuraghe after a dirt and narrow road, the last kilometers with holes but it is a magical place. In the light of the sunset, the reflections of the sun on the stones have increased its charm. Well preserved, in a typically Sardinian context (Valley of the moon with gray granite boulders and cows) it is worth a visit.
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