Nora Archaeological Site
Area archeologica di Nora
An ancient city on a headland, founded by the Phoenicians and flourishing in the Roman period. Its theatre, baths and mosaic floors sit right by the sea.
Nora lies on a headland south of the village of Pula and is said to be one of the oldest cities in Sardinia. Most of the surviving remains date to the Roman period, including a theatre that held about a thousand people, baths, temples and well-preserved black-and-white mosaic floors. Some of the streets have sunk into the sea. Visits must be made with a guide. Tickets cost a little over ten euros, and music festivals are held at the theatre in summer. Nearby are the Torre di Coltellazzo and a small white-sand cove. Nora is 35 kilometers from Cagliari.
Opening hours
About 09:00 until before sunset (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Chia Beaches
- Tuerredda Beach
- Sella del Diavolo
- Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria
- Marina District & Via Roma
- Bastione di Saint Remy
- Basilica of San Saturnino
- Torre dell'Elefante