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Archaeological site
Nuraghe Arrubiu
Nuraghe in Orroli, Sardinia, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 39°39′44″ N, 9°17′51″ E
- Address
- Orroli
About
The Nuraghe Arrubiu is one of the largest nuraghes in Sardinia. It is in Orroli, in the province of South Sardinia. Its name means "red nuraghe" in Sardinian, which derives from the basalt stones it had been built with.
The settlement was built during the 15th century BC; the main tower originally reached a height of between 25 and 30 metres, making it one of the tallest structures in Bronze Age Europe. The main structure, which is made up of five towers, is protected by two secondary walls, making a total of 21 towers. The area covered by the complex is around 3,000 square metres.
The nuraghe was also provided with a complex drainage system that provided the cistern with water.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Nuraghe Arrubiu».
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Getting there
OrroliTrain, nearest
5.6 km as the crow flies
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Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore archaeological sites in Sardinia
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nuraghe Arrubiu?
Nuraghe Arrubiu is in Orroli, in the province of Sud Sardegna (Sardinia), Italy. Address: Orroli. GPS coordinates: 39.66219, 9.29762.
What are the opening hours of Nuraghe Arrubiu?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Every day: 9:30–sunset. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near Nuraghe Arrubiu?
Nearby you’ll find: Dòmu d’Urxia (9.9 km away), Funtana Coberta (10.1 km away), Necropolis of Pranu Muttedu (10.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Sardinien Orroli Nuraghe Arrubiu — CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interno della cupola - Nuraghe Arrubiu — ClaudiaRenzi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nuraghe Arrubiu - Orroli 6 gennaio 2014 — Maurizio Aresu 2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nuraghe Arrubiu (comune di Orroli) — ClaudiaRenzi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nuraghe Arrubiu comune di Orroli — ClaudiaRenzi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nuraghe Arrubiu — ClaudiaRenzi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orroli (Ca). Nuraghe Arrubiu. — Daniela Serra (Cagliari), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orroli (Ca). Nuraghe Arrubiu — Daniela Serra (Cagliari), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orroli, Nuraghe Arrubiu . — Daniela Serra (Cagliari), CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences