Things to do in Genoni

A complete tour into prehistory to discover the history of Sardinia exploring the Nuragic civilization. An wonderful experienc to discover one of the most important archaeological sites of the entire island, the “Su Nuraxi” nuraghe of Barumini, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Impressive in size and construction, “Su Nuraxi” shows us what wonders people so distant in time and apparently primitive were capable of. A real journey through time to discover the Nuragic civilization, which developed between the 18th and 3rd century BC. The Nuragic palace of Barumini, a majestic megalithic construction that we will visit from the inside, is one of the largest and most famous on the island and boasts the distinction of being the first Nuragic evidence to be investigated by a scientific archaeological excavation. Next we move to the Casa Zapata Museum , a beautiful complex residence, whose realization was ordered by the Zapata noble family as from the end of the XVI century divided into three sections: archaeological, historical and ethnographic. The Archaeological Section of Casa Zapata Museum is the most important, and it has been explored into the oldest part of the residence, a beautiful palace realized according to the classical model and imitating the shape and style of Zapata family’s palace in Cagliari. It deals with a very beautiful seventeenth century building which, during the last century, was identified as ideal for care and enhancement of the very important finds found in the archaeological zone of Su Nuraxi

Discover Genoni, a jewel in the centre-south of Sardinia, with an itinerary of four stops that unveil the secrets of this fascinating territory. Begin your exploration at the Paleo Archeo Centro (PARC), an innovative museum that will transport you 20 million years back in time. Discover Sardinia when it was a tropical sea inhabited by sharks and crocodiles, and experience a palaeontologist with professional instruments. Continue with a visit to the Civico Museo del Cavallino della Giara, located in a traditional Sardinian house, where you will learn about local traditions and the uniqueness of the Giara horse. Complete your day with a visit to the former convent of the Friars Minor Observant and a walk in the Giara Park, in search of the wild horses.  Don't miss out on an unforgettable day for the whole family!