The Nuragic Monument Su Tempiesu
The sacred spring Su Tempiesu is located in Barbagia and is an extraordinarily beautiful Nuragic monument situated near Orune, in the province of Nuoro, in central Sardinia, in a place known as sa Costa ‘e Sa Binza.
Su Tempiesu is an archaeological site easily accessible from the village of Orune, via approximately 4-5 km of paved road. To see the monument that dates back to the Bronze Age, you then need to walk a stretch of road.
What to See at Su Tempiesu
the Nuragic monument
the sacred source
the botanical path
the wildlife path
The archaeological site Su Tempiesu in Orune is an extraordinarily well-maintained oasis where you can admire a multitude of artifacts and natural elements.
An ideal archaeological site for both nature lovers and those discovering lesser-known places.
The monument and the sacred spring
One of the most evocative aspects of the archaeological site Su Tempiesu is undoubtedly the spring which is reached via a botanical path that takes about 15 minutes to walk.
The botanical path
A delightful walk in the woods where you can admire endemic plant species typical of the Mediterranean scrub, such as juniper and myrtle. The plants are easily identifiable thanks to detailed signage.
The wildlife path
After visiting the sacred spring, you return via the wildlife path with a walk of about 20-30 minutes. Along the route, you can admire signage that illustrates and describes the animals of the forest.
Photos of the Archaeological Site Su Tempiesu
Check out the photographs of one of the most evocative archaeological sites in Orune in Sardinia, immersed in an unspoiled forest.
Where is Su Tempiesu
Su Tempiesu is located in the territory of Orune in Barbagia and is easily reachable by car from Olbia, Nuoro, Cala Gonone, Oristano
Opening Hours Su Tempiesu
Winter Hours Tempiesu
Every day from Monday to Sunday, open continuously from 9 AM to 5 PM
Summer Hours Tempiesu
Every day from Monday to Sunday, open continuously from 9 AM to 7 PM
access allowed exclusively with a ticket
no climbing on the structures
Don't litter in the area
Ticket Prices for Su Tempiesu
The ticket prices for access to the site are:
Adult Full Ticket: € 5.00
Reduced Ticket 12-16 years (High school): € 2.00
Children's Ticket 6-12 years (Primary and Secondary school): € 1.50
For info and updated rates visit Su Tempiesu
