The Matzanni Nuragic sanctuary nestles on the mountainside of Vallermosa, 700 m above sea level. The main site consists of two holy wells, at the centre of recent archaeological digs and a third, more distant one. The main well is preceded by a flight of steps which make the most of the rocky slope. The site is completed by a Nuragic village a few metres away and now immersed in an oak forest. The site sits in a magnificent natural context and enjoys a marvellous view. The visit is rounded off with the nearby Genna Cantoni site.
The monument is one of the numerous Nuraghe of Paulilatino but the dense vegetation surrounding it makes it difficult to reach. The Nuraghe has…