Nurri

Nurri stands on a ridge in the Sarcidano between Lake Flumendosa and Lake Mulargia. Its historic centre includes the Catalan-Gothic church of San Michele Arcangelo, while the surrounding territory preserves nuraghi, prehistoric tombs and Roman remains associated with Biora.

Why it matters

The village's elevated position places it within a landscape shaped by two reservoirs and a long history of settlement. Archaeological evidence ranges from domus de janas and nuraghi to the Roman town of Biora near the water.

What to notice

The sixteenth-century church of San Michele Arcangelo has Catalan-Gothic forms, a Greek-cross plan and a terracotta portal. Santa Rosa da Viterbo, built beside the former Capuchin convent, has a trachyte facade. Nuraghe Sardajara remains visible within the village, while other sites in the territory include Corongiu 'e Maria, Santu Perdu and the five-towered Nuraghe su Pitti de is Cangialis. A Roman bridge associated with Biora may become visible when the water level falls. Nurri is also known for its millstones and folding knives, made by local artisans.

Context and history

The earliest settlement core grew around Nuraghe Sardajara. The surrounding territory includes domus de janas burials and a group of nuraghi. In Roman times, the area formed part of the orbit of Biora, a settlement associated with a bridge near the lakes. Agriculture, including grain, vines and olives, continues to shape the local economy.