Cagliari, Italy: 360° Guide.

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Sardinian Capital and Historic Centre

Cagliari Port	Cagliari Panoramic View	San Pancrazio Tower	Public Park

Cagliari is a thriving and busy city. Within easy reach of “Elmas” Airport. It has a long history (founded by the Phoenicians in the 6th century BC), many well-preserved historic buildings and a cosmopolitan feel. Cagliari is also easily accessible for the main attractions and beaches of the south of the island. The portal area along which “Via Roma” stretches is busy and vibrant with bars and cafes located along its length. The most important Festa in Sardinia, held here on 1st May, is the “Festa di Sant’ Efisio”. It is an extremely colourful event, which involves participants from throughout Sardinia parading in local costume as they accompany the statue of their patron saint.

Cagliari: Bastion of San Remy & Defensive Towers,

Bastion di San Remy	Piazza Costituzione	360° View of Cagliari	Torre dell`Elefante

On one side of Piazza Constituzione are the old ramparts of the castello the Bastione of San Remy. Perched on top of the hill in the centre of Cagliari is the old town and university. From the Bastion St Remy you can get great views of the city and coastline. As you head through the old town you will find an abundance of interesting monuments. Climb the steps up the early 14th century defence towers to get great 360° views of the city and beyond: “Torre Dell’ Elefante” and “Torre de S. Pancrazio”, which were both constructed by Giovanni Copula.

Cagliari Cathedral, "Palazzio Viceregio" & Museums.

Cathedral Santa Maria	Palazzo Viceregio	Cagliari Museums	Porta Cristina

The “Cattedrale de Santa Maria” (Cagliari Cathedral) is located next to the Palazzo Archivescoville (archbishops residence) and the "Palazzio Viceregio", now the seat of sardinia's regional government. Close by the "Museo Archaelogico Nazionale" shares the site of the original city arsenal with the "Pinacoteca Nazionale" (Sardinian art), the "Museo d'Arte Siamese" and the bizarre "Raccolta di Cere Anatomiche" (collection of early 19th century anatomical wax models) collectively this area is known as the the "Cittadella dei Musei" and is close to the Torre de S. Pancrazio. From Porta Cristina you can get a view of the other side of the city.

Roman Amphitheatre & "La Poetto" Beach

Convent opp. Amphitheatre	Chiesa di Sant'Anna	Cagliari Botanical Gardens	La Poetto Beach

The Roman amphitheatre was closed for restoration at the time of our visit, but still looked impressive. The Chiesa di Sant'Anna is located in the area of Stampace in Piazza Santa Restituta.where you will also find the church of the same name with a pre-Christian crypt. Nearby is the pleasant “Orto Botanico” garden founded in 1865 with tropical plants from throughout the world and now under the tutelage of the university.. For beach lovers head off to the lovely “Poetto” beach which is a few kilometres out of the town. Alternatively drive either east or west and enjoy one of the many white sandy beaches and translucent waters that Sardinia has to offer.