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Archaeological site
Nuraghe Fenu
Nuraghe in the municipality of Pabillonis in Sardinia, Italy
Pabillonis (VS), Sardinia
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 39°36′21″ N, 8°44′42″ E
History and description
Nuraghe Fenu is a nuraghe located in the municipality of Pabillonis in Sardinia. It was constructed in the mid-Bronze Age (1300–1150 BC) and it covers an area of 2000 m2. Vittorio Angius, a 19th-century historian, described it as one of the biggest nuraghi of Sardinia, akin to nuraghe Saurecci and nuraghe S'Orku.
Description
Nuraghe Fenu is composed of basaltic rocks and it has a multi-lobed structure with only three towers remaining and a height of 1.70 metres (5 ft 7 in). In the north, the fortified tower has a wall that is 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall. It is near the train station of Pabillonis in the countryside. In the 19th century, it was used to build a railway bridge and houses near Pabillonis.
Excavations
Excavations started in 1996, allowing archaeologists to study the stratigraphy of the ground. The rest of the nuraghe was re-used by Punic and Roman civilization. The five towers of the nuraghe were completely excavated, as was the residential area near tower E. The excavation uncovered fragments of ceramic, oil lamps, and coins of Roman age. They are in the museum of Sardara.
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Photos
Getting there
San GavinoTrain, nearest
7.2 km as the crow flies
Nuraghe Fenu
Aeroporto di Oristano-Fenosu33.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nuraghe Fenu?
Nuraghe Fenu is in Pabillonis, in the province of Medio Campidano (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 39.60580, 8.74496.
What else is there to see near Nuraghe Fenu?
Nearby you’ll find: Nuraghe Surbiu (2.2 km away), Nuraghe Dom'e Campu (3.8 km away), Nuraghe Santu Sciori (4.1 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 2 photos
- Fenu dall'alto by M.P. — Prc90 and M.P and G. E., CC0
- Nuraghe Fenu 2015 — Prc90 and M.P., CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences