Monte Siseri Necropolis

Putifigari, Italy

Monte Siseri Necropolis consists of four domus de janas (type of pre-Nuragic chamber tombs found in Sardinia). It contains one of most impressive neolithic age rock drawings in Sardinia. The necropolis is dated to 3200-2600 BCE.

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Putifigari, Italy
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Founded: 3200-2600 BCE
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Italy

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Maria Vittoria Pintore (41 days ago)
Posto bellissimo, cibo squisito, tutto fresco di stagione e tipico. Porcetto perfetto e cinghiale in agrodolce da paura. Personale accogliente e gentilissimo. Rapporto qualità prezzo top. THE BEST.
Alba Forte (48 days ago)
Great welcome, full meal with quality hot and cold appetizers. The zucchini roll and the stuffed potato are excellent. Two very good first courses with homemade pasta and two second courses which are also of quality. Lunch continues with fresh salads, sweet coffee and bitters. Excellent service. Tables. Well spaced in well furnished rooms and overlooking the garden with fruit trees. Definitely to be recommended.
Davide Solinas (2 months ago)
Various, original, excellent and abundant dishes (perhaps too much). Staff very polite and never intrusive. Fast service and without too many questions. Super recommended.
Moreno Dal Bò (5 months ago)
Great farm. The menu is super extensive and comprehensive ... far too much stuff. All very good, Friendly and helpful managers helped us to restart the bike that had broken down
Tomas S (11 months ago)
Great Sunday Feast!!
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