Nuraghe La Prisgiona

#278 among destinations in Italy

Archaeological site, Ruins, Historical place

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The Nuraghe La Prisgiona is a nuragic archaeological site, located in the Capichera valley in the municipality of Arzachena Costa Smeralda in the north of Sardinia. It consists of a nuraghe and a village comprising around 90-100 buildings, spread across 5 hectares. Findings from this site are in many cases unique in Sardinia, particularly with regard to decoration and use. Due to the large extent and number of buildings the site is considered unique in North-East Sardinia. There is also some evidence for occupation during Roman and medieval times. The Giants' grave Coddu Vecchiu is located nearby. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°2'52"N, 9°21'45"E

Location

Località CapicheraArzachena 07021 SardiniaItaly

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+39 393 914 7998

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Nuraghe La Prisgiona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu, Lake Liscia, Necropolis of Li Muri, Arzachena.

0.4 miNW
Archaeological site, Cemetery, Mysterious site
Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu
10 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Sardinia, Italy, the Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu stands as a testament to the island's ancient past. This archaeological site, dating back to the Bronze Age, is a collective burial ground that provides a window into the Nuragic...
6.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Liscia
165 min walk • Lake Liscia is an artificial lake, in northern Sardinia, Italy, located between the municipalities of Sant'Antonio di Gallura, Luras, Arzachena and Luogosanto, in the Gallura region.
2.6 miNW
Archaeological site, Historical place
Necropolis of Li Muri
67 min walk • The Necropolis of Li Muri is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Arzachena, Sardinia. The necropolis, thought to be a product of the Arzachena culture and dating from the second half of the fourth millennium BC, is composed of five stone cists.
2.7 miNE
Town
Arzachena
69 min walk • Arzachena is a town and comune in the province of Sassari, northern Sardinia, the second largest island off the coast of Italy. Arzachena lies half way between the original Costa Smeralda resort and Porto Rafael, both founded in the late 1950s. After Olbia and Tempio Pausania, it is the third largest commune in Gallura by inhabitants.
2.8 miNE
Museum
Nuraghe Albucciu
73 min walk • The nuragic complex of Albucciu is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Arzachena, about 2 km from the town in the locality of Malchittu; it consists of a nuraghe, a village of circular huts, and a giants' tomb.
6.3 miSW
Church
Chiesa San Bartolomeo
160 min walk • The church of San Bartolomeo is a country church located in the territory of Luras, a town in northern Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of Our Lady of the Rosary, diocese of Tempio-Ampurias.