The nuraghe is a type of conical trunk shaped stone building present on the whole territory of Sardinia. These buildings are unique in their kind. They remain standing about seven, scattered all over the island and strongly characterize the Sardinian territory.
The Nuraghe of Barumini is the testimony of the representative Nuraghic and is located in a unique position, in the valley of the Marmilla. The Marmilla is so named for the presence of natural features pointy hills that look like breasts. The complex is amazing and impressive and is composed of huge blocks of basalt and sandstone. A very impressive place that allows you to immerse yourself in nature and does touch a very important piece of the history of Sardinia.
Since prehistoric Barumini was the main center of a rich territory and today is one of the most fascinating cultural venues Island. Su Nuraxi is the only archaeological site of Sardinia declared a World Heritage by UNESCO (1997). This site is not only the most impressive and best preserved but mostly it is the most precious legacy he left us Nuraghic. Archaeological excavations were conducted in the mid-twentieth century by Giovanni Lilliu. He has been called the cultural center a few steps from the nuraghe, area events, concerts and exhibitions of archeology and crafts in a unique setting.
Su Nuraxi, Nuraxi and 'Cresia and Casa Zapata
Su Nuraxi has a layering of two thousand years and is a complex nuraghe, composed bastion with a central tower and four corner, and around by a maze of 50 capanne, wells and cisterns. The Barumini prehistoric origins are also confirmed by another dolmen, the nuraghe and 'Church (Nuraghe and the Church), It came to light during the restoration of Casa Zapata.
The latter is a palace, and along with garden and courtyard, They are the seat of a museum center which houses inside two towers of the monument nuragico. In the archaeological section of the museum (managed by the Fondazione Barumini Sistema Cultura) They are on display 180 remains found near Nuraxi.
Barumini preserves the historic center also beautiful examples of religious architecture: the churches of St. Nicholas and St. John. The basaltic highlands of the nearby Giara, where there are the famous horses, They are the ideal place for trekking or cycling.
