Nuraghe San Pietro stands around 3 kilometres from the village of Torpè in the Nuoro province. Excavations first took place in 1973, with more extensive dig and restoration work carried out across four consecutive years from 1980.
The structure is a complex quadrilobate nuraghe, comprising a central tower with four additional lateral towers arranged concentrically. Its south-facing entrance is rectangular, covered by a flat lintel, and flanked by a guard post on the right and a helical staircase on the left that leads up to the terrace. A corridor connects to the central chamber, which opens into three niches arranged in a cross formation, each built with corbelled walls closing in a pointed arch.
Beyond the Bronze Age structure, the site also contains Roman-era remains, giving it a layered historical character that a short visit can still convey clearly.
