Gallura and its archaeology

• Olbia
  Things to see:
  - The Well-Temple of Sa Testa. This is one of the best preserved and most striking Nuragic monuments among those dedicated to the cult of water. The stone staircase is particularly fascinating with its 17 steps which lead to the tholos chamber, where water rises from the floor;
  - The Riu Mulinu Nuraghe. This Nuraghe stands alone, in a panoramic position, on the summit of a hill. It is a single towered Nuraghe and visitors can still admire some of the external floor and part of the staircase which led to the upper levels.
  
  
  
  
• Golfo Aranci
  Things to see:
  - The Milis Well-Temple. This well preserved monument is characterised by a steep staircase of 40 steps which leads to the well chamber, over 9 m high and covered with a tholos dome.
  
  
  
• Arzachena
  Things to see:
  - The Albucciu Nuraghe. This impressive Nuraghe dates back to the middle of the Bronze Age (1600 - 1300 B.C.). It is a typical 'corridor' Nuraghe, which develops along the north-south axis to a size of 25.50 m., while the traversal part measures 15m.
  - The Nuragic Temple of Malchittu. This is a rare example of a "megaron" Nuragic building, delimited by two ante-walls. It is certainly the only monument of this kind with an ellipsoidal plan 13 m long and 6 m wide.
  - The Giants' Tomb of Li Lolghi. This monument is one of the biggest in Sardinia. It is characterised by majestic stele, or standing stone, composed of two overlapping granite slabs.
  - The Necropolis of Li Muri. This is the only testimony in Sardinia of the culture of the 'Megalithic Circles of Arzachena'.
  - The Giants' Tomb of Coddu 'Echju. This archaeological site is particularly fascinating since it dates back to a number of different historical periods, staring from the middle of the II millennium B.C., up to the Nuragic period. It is characterised by an impressive stele, or standing stone, which, at a height of 4.40 m, is the tallest one discovered up to now.
  
  
  
  
• S. Antonio di Gallura
  Things to see:
  - The pre-Nuragic wall of Sara Aglientu. This wall is characterised by its extraordinary length. It is, in fact, about 200m long. The remains of the Sara Aglientu Nuraghe can be seen under the wall.
  
  
  
• Calangianus
  Things to see:
  - The Nuragic Complex of Monti di Deu. Besides a number of Nuraghi, the complex includes fortifications, a fountain and a Giants' Tomb. This particular combination of features bears witness to the civilian, military and funeral aspects of the Nuragic culture.