Funtana Coberta

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Funtana Coberta is a holy pit in Sarrabus-Gerrei, a traditional subregion of Sardinia, Italy. Dating to c. 1200–850 BC, it is included in the territory of Ballao, in the province of Cagliari. It was excavated in 1918 by Antonio Taramelli, and again in 1994 by Maria Rosaria Manunza. ()

Local name: Pozzo sacro di Funtana Coberta Coordinates: 39°34'52"N, 9°21'7"E

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Funtana Coberta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Necropolis of Pranu Muttedu, St. Sebastian Church, Chiesa delle Sante Felicita e Perpetua.

4.6 miW
Historical place, Archaeological site
Necropolis of Pranu Muttedu, Goni
117 min walk • The necropolis of Pranu Muttedu is one of the most important funerary areas of pre-Nuragic Sardinia and is located near Goni, a small village in the province of South Sardinia. The complex has the highest known concentration of menhirs and megaliths in Sardinia, two megalithic tombs and a Domus de Janas surrounded by stone circles.
5.4 miSW
Church
St. Sebastian Church
138 min walk • The Church of Saint Sebastian and Saint Barbara is a religious building located in Silius, a town in southern Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is part of the parish of Saints Perpetua and Felicita, archdiocese of Cagliari.
5.4 miSW
Church
Chiesa delle Sante Felicita e Perpetua
138 min walk • The Church of Saints Perpetua and Felicita is a religious building located in Silius, a town in southern Sardinia. Consecrated to Catholic worship, it is the seat of the parish of the same name and is part of the Archdiocese of Cagliari.

Funtana Coberta

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Funtana Coberta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Necropolis of Pranu Muttedu, Goni

St. Sebastian Church

Chiesa delle Sante Felicita e Perpetua