Nuraghe La Prisgiona
Nuragic complex with a three-tower nuraghe, a well, the Capanna delle Riunioni and a large village of huts near Arzachena.
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About the museum
The La Prisgiona complex lies at Capichera, about six kilometres from Arzachena, along the provincial road to Luogosanto (SP 14). It stands on a hill that dominates a territory of many square kilometres and was a political, economic and social point of reference for the neighbouring settlements. It is part of the Parco Archeologico di Arzachena, managed by the municipal company Ge.Se.Co.
The nuraghe consists of three towers enclosed in a large triangular bastion. The main tower, with an entrance surmounted by an imposing lintel, survives to a height of about 7 metres and has a tholos chamber enlarged by three niches arranged in a cross. Outside the bastion a courtyard opens with the Capanna delle Riunioni (assembly hut), equipped with a bench along the wall, and not far away a well more than 7 metres deep, still in use, at the bottom of which askoid jugs for pouring wine were found.
The village extends over about four hectares outside the outer wall: in the excavated part, circular huts grouped in two blocks can be seen, together with paved lanes, traces of pottery production and repair, and a bread oven. The life of the complex spans from the 14th century BC to the beginning of the 8th century BC, with a brief occupation in the Roman period.
Highlights
- Three-tower nuraghe in a triangular bastion
- Tholos chamber about 7 metres high
- Capanna delle Riunioni and well still in use
- Village of huts with oven and paved lanes
- Combined ticket with the giants’ tomb of Coddu 'Ecchju
Permanent exhibition
- Nuraghe e villaggio di La Prisgiona – Route through the archaeological area with the three-tower nuraghe, the Capanna delle Riunioni, the well and the village of huts.
- Operated by
- Ge.Se.Co. Arzachena S.U.R.L. (Parco Archeologico di Arzachena)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 45,761
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3groups of more than 20 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 enter free. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €3 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 20 people (1 monument €3, 2 monuments €6, 3 monuments €9). |
| Families | –Family packages (children over 12): 10% discount for parents with 1–2 children, 20% discount for parents with 3 or more children. |
| Capichera area package (La Prisgiona + Coddu 'Ecchju) | €7 |
| Combined ticket for 2 monuments | €73 monuments €10, 4 monuments €13, 5 monuments €16, 6 monuments €18, 7 monuments €20. |
The combined ticket is valid for the monuments of the Parco Archeologico di Arzachena. Residents of Arzachena and children under 12 enter free. Schools: free for residents, €1 for non-residents.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The site lies at Capichera, about 6 km from the centre of Arzachena on the provincial road to Luogosanto (SP 14). About 1 km away is the giants’ tomb of Coddu 'Ecchju, with its own ticket office.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The Parco Archeologico di Arzachena lists among its services ticket offices, toilets, car parks, free wifi, guided tours, audio guides and a shop (not specified for each individual site).
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Information and bookings at +39 393 897 5528 or archeologia@gesecoarzachena.it. |
