The 16th-century treasure chest that preserves a Nuraghe

Built in the 16th century by the Aragonese Zapata family, this noble residence is today a unique museum combining history, archaeology and ethnography.

Beneath the floors of the ancient palace lies the Nuraxi ’e Cresia, a complex Nuraghe discovered in the 1990s and made visible through suspended walkways and glass floors.
During your visit, you can watch ongoing archaeological excavations live, from a truly unique perspective.

Alongside the archaeological section, which displays precious artefacts from Su Nuraxi, the museum also hosts:

• a historical-archival section with documents from the Zapata family
• an ethnographic section with traditional Sardinian objects
• and the Regional Museum of Launeddas, dedicated to the traditional Sardinian reed instrument. Multilingual multimedia stations, accessible indoor routes, and year-round visiting make Casa Zapata an essential stop to discover the layers of culture and identity that define Barumini — a journey across time and traditions.

Useful information for visitors:

• Guided tour required (Italian, English, French)
• Accessible to visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility
• Indoor route, open also in case of rain
• Multimedia stations in 5 languages (IT, EN, FR, DE, ES)
• No animals allowed, except guide dogs (by reservation only)