Nuraghe Nieddu

Codrongianos, Italy

Nuraghe Nieddu is the best preserved nuraghe (main type of ancient megalithic edifice found in Sardinia) in the region. The single tower nuraghe is 11m high and dates probably from the second millenium BCE.

Address

SP58, Codrongianos, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1800-1400 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Italy

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Giorgio Fenu (2 years ago)
A splendid nuraghe abandoned to itself in the Plaaghe countryside, it deserves greater interest

Elenaroy (2 years ago)
Completely closed up, all access fenced and wired off. Such a waste of a journey on very rough terrain.

Marco Morana (3 years ago)
I think it is an underrated nuraghe and that it should be enhanced more, perhaps by arranging the roads in the area better and cutting the grass, so that you can better enjoy the beauty of this single tower.

HPKC Klijn (3 years ago)
Dead end. And unfortunately not accessible

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