Location: Province of Olbia-Tempio
Top Things to do in Province of Olbia-Tempio
10 Ancient Ruins in Province of Olbia-Tempio That You Shouldn't Miss
The province of Olbia-Tempio (Italian: provincia di Olbia-Tempio, Sardinian: provìntzia de Terranòa-Tèmpiu) is a province in the autonomous region of Sardinia, Italy. It has two provincial capitals, Olbia (58,723 inhabitants) and Tempio Pausania (14,342 inhabitants). As of 2015, the province has a total population of 159,950 inhabitants and covers an area of 3,406.18 square kilometres (1,315.13 square miles), so has a population density of 46.96 inhabitants per square kilometer. The president of Olbia-Tempio is Pietro Vittore Carzedda, and the province contains 26 comuni (plural; singular: comune), see list of communes of the Province of Olbia-Tempio.
Restaurants in Province of Olbia-Tempio
1. Batterie di Punta Rossa
2. Nuraghe Loelle
3. Nuraghe Majori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 531 reviews
While Sardinia doesn't lack Nuraghi to visit, the Nuraghi Majori is extra special because it would certainly appeal to couples with young children. There's a small entrance fee. Brochures are supplied in multiple languages. Visitors are given a large flashlight in order to see the interior. It doesn't take long to visit the two-story stone structure. The view up top is a great photo op. Children will adore the fact that there are bats in the largest room. While it's discouraged to shine the flashlight on them, it's a great way to see these cute, tiny creatures in the wild (and to get a whiff of bat guano).There's a small, cute gift shop and clean mens and ladies toilets. The road to this nuraghi isn't paved (potholes galore) but it's not far from the main mountain road of Tempio Pausania.
4. Domus de janas di Borucca
5. Nuraghe la Prisgiona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Archaeological site. Bronze age Nuraghe with village.
Reviewed By electra-review - Bristol, United Kingdom
We went in terrible weather and had trouble finding our way in as the gate was locked. Went back to nearby restaurant to have a drink and get help. They were very nice people but suffering a power cut but we were happy with a glass of local wine and the shelter. Shown track to the ticket office and unlocked by then. The site was set in a cork oak forest with some very ancient trees. The village has a defensive wall and central tower and the ruins of buildings used for handicrafts including pottery production and bread making. Horseshoe bats were roosting in one of the buildings so we were careful not to disturb them.
6. Complesso nuragico di Lu Brandali
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
The nuragic settlement of Lu Brandali is composed by the nuraghe and includes the village, the giants' tomb and the funerary circle. It was frequented from XIV to the IX Century BC.
Reviewed By Stiller78 - London, United Kingdom
Lovely little site a short walk from the town. Audio guide in English as well as signs. Visit the museum section first to help understand what you’re seeing.
7. Tempio Nuragico Malchittu
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By X2482ILjamesl - Stuart, United States
Tempio Malchittu is one of the 7 sites that make up the Arzachena Site. located approximately 15 km from Porto Cervo on the Costa Smeralda, well worth the short drive. Three of the sites are here on either side of the main road. This site requires a walk thru a very well marked and laid out track thru pasture land and forest about 1.5 km. The last bit is a little steep and rocky so sturdy footwear is recommended. There is a small building in the shape of an apse, the remains of a small nuraghe and some great climbing rocks for those strong enough and agile enough to attempt. Once back at the ticket office, a sort walk along a sidewalk brings you to the Tomba di Giganti Moru. If you have time, it’s worth the 15-20 minutes this take. If you are going on to Nuraghe Prisgione and the Tomba di Giganti at Coddu Vecchju, and I strongly suggest you do so, you can easily skip this tomb. Across the road, thru an underpass, you will find Nuraghe Albuccio. Due to its proximity to the other two sites, it’s worth the short walk and a 30-40 minute visit.
8. Tomba dei Giganti di Li Lolghi
9. Necropoli di San Simplicio
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
The archaeological area of San Simplicio Temple Necropolis, the new important museum of Olbia, preserves part of the archaeological excavation carried out during the redevelopment works of the area in front of San Simplicio Basilica. The excavations brought to light about 450 graves of the Roman age (200 BC to 300 BC) representing a stratification of suburban and necropolis worship phases, it crosses the first 2000 years of the history of Olbia, from its birth with the Phoenicians to the Middle Age. The archaeological site, provides a tangible testimony of the ancient town of Olbia, and goes together with the exhibition of findings of the archaeological Museum. Its uniqueness is related to the fact that this site is integrated in the layers of the modern town and the ancient residential area and its necropolis.
10. Li Lolghi
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Built over 4500 years ago, Li Lolghi is Sardinia's largest Giant's Tomb (tomba di gigantic,) which was built from about 1900BC until the destructive invasion by Carthage almost one thousand years later.
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