Marmilla

Marmilla is a geographical subregion located in south-central Sardinia. The area is defined by distinct natural borders: the Giara di Gesturi and Giara di Serri plateaus to the north, and Monte Arci to the northwest. To the south and west, it borders the Campidano plain, while the Flumini Mannu river marks its eastern boundary. Situated between volcanic massifs and low-lying plains, Marmilla serves as a central geographical link within the island's diverse landscape.

Marmilla is a significant geographical subregion located in the south-central portion of Sardinia. Its landscape is defined by precise natural boundaries that set it apart from neighboring areas. To the north, the region is bordered by the distinctive basalt plateaus of Giara di Gesturi and Giara di Serri. In the northwest, the volcanic massif of Monte Arci provides a natural structural limit. The transition to lower-lying terrain occurs to the west and south, where the region meets the vast Campidano plain. The eastern edge of Marmilla is uniquely defined by the course of the Flumini Mannu river. This positioning—nestled between volcanic highlands, river valleys, and the island's largest plain—results in a varied topography that establishes Marmilla as a standalone geographical and cultural unit. Historically and geologically, the region acts as a bridge between the mountainous interior of Sardinia and the fertile coastal plains of the south, characterized by its diverse borders ranging from basaltic cliffs to riverine landscapes.

Highlights

  • Geographical location in south-central Sardinia
  • Bordered by the Giara di Gesturi and Giara di Serri plateaus
  • Proximity to the Monte Arci volcanic massif
  • Eastern natural boundary formed by Flumini Mannu
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Sehenswürdigkeiten in dieser Region

archaeologie

Tomba di Giganti - Sa domu 'e s'orcu

Tomba di Giganti - Sa domu 'e s'orcu

archaeologie

The Tomba di Giganti Sa Domu 'e S'Orcu is an impressive example of Nuragic funerary architecture in central Sardinia, known for its monumental scale.

Bruncu Forru

Bruncu Forru

archaeologie

Bruncu Forru is an archaeological area in Sardinia, known for its Nuraghi and surrounding natural beauty.

Riu Ziu Stori

Riu Ziu Stori

archaeologie

Riu Ziu Stori is an impressive Nuragic monument in Sardinia, offering deep insights into pre-Roman Sardinian culture.

Perdu Meloni

Perdu Meloni

archaeologie

Masone Perdu Meloni is an Eneolithic chamber tomb near Corte Noa in west-central Sardinia, encompassed by a circular wall.

Tomba dei giganti di Bingia 'e Monti

Tomba dei giganti di Bingia 'e Monti

archaeologie

The Tomba dei Giganti di Bingia 'e Monti in Gonnostramatza is a significant megalithic tomb in Sardinia, offering insights into prehistoric cultures.

Bau Romanu

Bau Romanu

archaeologie

The archaeological site of Bau Romanu in Sardinia holds remains from the Roman era and possible connections to Nuragic cultures.

Figu

Figu

archaeologie

The "Figu" complex refers to various intriguing archaeological sites and a picturesque bay in Sardinia, encompassing prehistoric cultures and coastal beauty.

Etzi

Etzi

archaeologie

Etzi is an impressive archaeological site in Sardinia, offering deep insights into the island's prehistoric past.

Bruncu Friarosu

Bruncu Friarosu

archaeologie

The Nuragic complex of Bruncu Madugui in Gesturi is an impressive Protonuraghe from the Middle Bronze Age, built from massive basalt blocks.

Nennimura

Nennimura

archaeologie

Nennimura is a significant archaeological site in Sardinia, offering insights into the prehistoric Nuragic culture and its megalithic structures.

Turriga

Turriga

archaeologie

Turriga refers not only to a renowned Sardinian wine but also to a prehistoric figurine deeply rooted in the island's culture.

Cala Frau

Cala Frau

archaeologie

Cala Frau is an archaeological site in the Dorgali/Cala Gonone region of Sardinia, offering insights into the Nuragic and pre-Nuragic history.

Pranu 'e Mendola

Pranu 'e Mendola

archaeologie

The Archaeological Park of Pranu Muttedu features an exceptional concentration of menhirs and circle tombs within a prehistoric burial site in Sardinia.

Tomba dei giganti Su Cuaddu 'e Nixias

Tomba dei giganti Su Cuaddu 'e Nixias

archaeologie

The Giant's Tomb Su Cuaddu 'e Nixias in Lunamatrona is one of Sardinia's oldest and most unusual megalithic tombs, dating back to the Nuragic period.

Crucculessi

Crucculessi

archaeologie

Crucculessi is a prehistoric archaeological site in Sardinia, offering insights into ancient Sardinian culture and burial traditions.

museen

nuraghen

Nuraghe Cuccuru de is Bangius

Nuraghe Cuccuru de is Bangius

nuraghen

Nuraghe Cuccuru de is Bangius in central Sardinia is a fascinating Bronze Age archaeological site, offering insights into the Nuragic culture.

Nuraghe Luas

Nuraghe Luas

nuraghen

Nuraghe Luas is a Bronze Age Nuragic complex, characteristic of Sardinia's megalithic architecture. It is located in the Campidano di Cagliari region.

Nuraghe Crannaiou

Nuraghe Crannaiou

nuraghen

Nuraghe Crannaiou is an impressive testament to the Nuragic culture in Sardinia, a Bronze Age stone structure revealing the island's mysterious history.

Nuraghe Brunk 'e Cresia

Nuraghe Brunk 'e Cresia

nuraghen

Nuraghe Brunk 'e Cresia is a Bronze Age nuraghe in central Sardinia, a testament to the unique Nuragic culture, nestled within the Monte Arci landscape.

Nuraghe Serra Sa Furca

Nuraghe Serra Sa Furca

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Serra Sa Furca is located in Alta Marmilla near Mogoro. This megalithic stone structure bears witness to Sardinia's Bronze Age Nuragic culture (1800-1100 BC).

Nuraghe Cuccurada

Nuraghe Cuccurada

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Cuccurada in Mogoro is one of Sardinia's largest and oldest Nuragic complexes, overlooking the fertile Campidano plain.

Perdedu

Perdedu

nuraghen

Perdedu is a key name for Sardinian archaeology and geography, known for the majestic Nuraghe Perdedu and the mountain of the same name. A window into ancient Sardinian history.

Nuraxi Fenu

Nuraxi Fenu

nuraghen

Nuraxi Fenu is an enigmatic nuraghe near Pabillonis, still awaiting full discovery. It offers fascinating insights into Sardinia's Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Bruncu Madugui

Nuraghe Bruncu Madugui

nuraghen

Nuraghe Bruncu Madugui is an impressive protonuraghe located on the basaltic plateau of Giara di Gesturi, offering deep insights into Sardinia's early Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Cuccuru Bingias

Nuraghe Cuccuru Bingias

nuraghen

Nuraghe Cuccuru Bingias is an ancient Nuragic complex in Sardinia, offering insights into the island's Bronze Age and prehistoric culture.

Pisconti

Pisconti

nuraghen

Pisconti refers to the archaeological site encompassing the Holy Well and Nuraghe Santa Cristina, an outstanding example of Nuragic culture in Sardinia.

Nuraghe Sirissi

Nuraghe Sirissi

nuraghen

Nuraghe Sirissi, in the heart of Sardinia, is an impressive testament to the Nuragic culture, nestled in a landscape full of history.

Nuraghe Buccascala

Nuraghe Buccascala

nuraghen

Nuraghe Buccascala is an ancient Nuragic site in Sardinia, built by the Bronze Age Nuragic civilization between 1900–730 BC.

Nuraghe Santu Perdu

Nuraghe Santu Perdu

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Santu Perdu near Nurri in central Sardinia is a testament to the Bronze Age Nuragic culture, consisting of remnants of at least two towers.

Nuraghe su Para

Nuraghe su Para

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Is Paras near Isili is an impressive trilobate nuraghe, a complex testament to Sardinia's Nuragic culture.

Tuppedili

Tuppedili

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Tuppedili near Villanovafranca is a complex archaeological site on a hill ridge featuring remains of Nuragic architecture.

Nuraghe Genna Maria

Nuraghe Genna Maria

nuraghen

Nuraghe Genna Maria in Villanovaforru: An impressive Nuragic complex from the Bronze Age.

Bruncu de Tana

Bruncu de Tana

nuraghen

Bruncu de Tana refers to a Nuragic site, often mistakenly associated with the archaeological complex of Bruncu Madugui, which includes a Middle Bronze Age nuraghe.

Nuraghe Tutturuddu

Nuraghe Tutturuddu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Tutturuddu is a fascinating example of the Sardinian Nuragic culture, which has existed since the Bronze Age and produced unique megalithic structures.

Nuraghe Surdelli

Nuraghe Surdelli

nuraghen

Nuraghe Surdelli is an impressive testament to the prehistoric Nuragic civilization on Sardinia, which flourished between 1800 and 1100 BC.

Nuraghe Biriu

Nuraghe Biriu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Biriu near Genoni is an impressive prehistoric Nuragic complex, known for its precise construction using limestone blocks.

Nuraghe Geni

Nuraghe Geni

nuraghen

Nuraghe Geni, a prehistoric Bronze Age tower, bears witness to the mysterious Nuragic culture in the heart of Sardinia.

Nuraghe Verra

Nuraghe Verra

nuraghen

Nuraghe Verra is a fascinating prehistoric Nuraghe in Sardinia, offering insight into the island's Bronze Age Nuragic culture.

Nuraghe Bruncu su Sensu II

Nuraghe Bruncu su Sensu II

nuraghen

Nuraghe Bruncu su Sensu II is a fascinating prehistoric site in Sardinia, offering insights into the Nuragic culture. Discover the relics of this ancient civilization.

Nuraghe Mori Siliqua

Nuraghe Mori Siliqua

nuraghen

Nuraghe Mori in Siliqua is a prehistoric Nuraghe in Sardinia. This megalithic stone structure dates back to the Bronze Age, bearing witness to a fascinating ancient civilization.

Nuraghe Monte Leonaxi

Nuraghe Monte Leonaxi

nuraghen

Nuraghe Monte Leonaxi is an impressive example of prehistoric architecture in Sardinia, a relic of the Nuragic culture in the heart of the island.

Su Nuraxi

Su Nuraxi

nuraghen
Barumini

Su Nuraxi is the most famous and significant nuraghe in Sardinia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an outstanding example of Bronze Age architecture.

Nuraghe Scala s'Egua

Nuraghe Scala s'Egua

nuraghen

Nuraghe Scala s'Egua in Collinas is a significant archaeological site in southern Sardinia, an impressive testament to the Nuragic culture.

Nuraghe Vittus

Nuraghe Vittus

nuraghen

Nuraghe Vittus is a prime example of Sardinia's prehistoric Nuragic culture, a conical dry-stone tower that defines the island's Bronze Age.

Nuraghe su Mogoru

Nuraghe su Mogoru

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Cuccurada near Mogoro is a significant testament to the Nuragic culture in Sardinia, known for its complex structure and archaeological findings.

Nuraghe Sa Fogaia

Nuraghe Sa Fogaia

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Sa Fogaia is a complex prehistoric site on the Giara di Siddi. It stands out for its strategic location and unique architecture.

Nuraghe Serra Muru

Nuraghe Serra Muru

nuraghen

Nuraghe Serra Muru is an archaeological testament to the Nuragic culture in western Sardinia, offering insights into the Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Cunventu

Nuraghe Cunventu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Cunventu is an impressive testament to Sardinia's prehistoric Nuragic culture. A fascinating megalithic structure from the Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Barru

Nuraghe Barru

nuraghen

Nuraghe Barru is an impressive Nuragic complex, majestically situated on a limestone hill between Guasila and Guamaggiore, overlooking a vast plain.

Nuraghe Ruina Tassa

Nuraghe Ruina Tassa

nuraghen

The Nuraghe Ruina Tassa in the Gennargentu mountains is one of Sardinia's highest Nuraghe complexes, a fascinating testament to the Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Friorosu

Nuraghe Friorosu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Friorosu is an impressive testament to Sardinia's Nuragic culture, a megalithic tower structure from the Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Passeri

Nuraghe Passeri

nuraghen

Nuraghe Passeri is a fascinating prehistoric megalithic structure in the heart of Sardinia, offering insights into the Nuragic culture.

Nuraghe Dom e Biriu

Nuraghe Dom e Biriu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Dom e Biriu near Genoni is a fascinating example of Sardinia's Nuragic culture, situated within an extensive archaeological zone.

Nuraghe Bruncu Mannu

Nuraghe Bruncu Mannu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Bruncu Mannu is a significant Bronze Age archaeological site above Cala Gonone, featuring complex structures and Roman settlement remains. A testament to Sardinian history.

Nuraghe Pranu Aidu

Nuraghe Pranu Aidu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Pranu Aidu is an impressive Nuragic ruin in Sardinia, offering insights into the island's Bronze Age culture.

Nuraghe Su Boi

Nuraghe Su Boi

nuraghen

Nuraghe Su Boi is a fascinating example of Sardinian Nuragic culture, nestled in the landscape of western Sardinia.

Nuraghe Corti Accas

Nuraghe Corti Accas

nuraghen

Nuraghe Corti Accas in Pauli Arbarei is a testament to Sardinia's complex Bronze Age culture, a historical monument of public interest.

Nuraghe di San Lussorio

Nuraghe di San Lussorio

nuraghen

Nuraghe Santu Sciori, also known as Nuraghe di San Lussorio, is an impressive Nuragic complex from the Middle Bronze Age in Western Sardinia.

Nuraghe S’Enn’e sa Pira

Nuraghe S’Enn’e sa Pira

nuraghen

Nuraghe S’Enn’e sa Pira is a fascinating prehistoric Nuraghe in Sardinia, a testament to the island's complex Bronze Age culture.

Nuraghe Santu Milanu

Nuraghe Santu Milanu

nuraghen

Nuraghe Santu Millanu is an imposing, proto-historic fortress situated on a hill between Sarcidano and Marmilla, used until Roman times.