Sardinia

Piazza Palazzo 4/a· Free

Cagliari Cathedral is a beautiful 13th-century church with Neo-Gothic façade. Do not miss the Shrine of the Martyrs, excavated out of the rock.

The 17th-century fountain built at the ancient source. The fountain is considered the symbol of the city. At the top of two crossing arches there is a statue of St. Gavino.

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The castle is built by Malaspina family in the 12th century on the top of the Serravalle hill.

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The building was the residence of the royal representatives during the 14th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries it passed through some reconstruction and restoration stages.

Piazza Costituzione· Free

This impressive fortification was built in the late 19th century. Climb the huge stairways to be rewarded by a stunning view of the city, the sea and the mountains. Or use the elevator.

Via San Simplicio

This austere Romanesque basilica minore was built in 11-12th centuries. It is considered as one of the most important monuments in the Gallura region.

The cathedral was built in the 13th century and enlarged in Catalan Gothic style from 1480; there's a monument to the Duca di Moriana inside. The façade, belonging to the Baroque Spanish colonial restorations of 1650–1723, has a…

Via Roma 64· Cheap

Largest museum institution in the north-central Sardinia in size and importance of its scientific collections, and an important cultural reference for the North of the island.

The church dates to the 16th century. Its polychrome tiled dome is one of the symbols of the town. It's quite remarkable though that the dome has received this colourful decoration only in 1950s (designed by Antonio Simon Mossa and Filippo…

Via de Filippi

A Liberty villa in pseudo-Gothic style by the same architect. It's a private property, which belongs to a religious college. Still reportedly visitors are able to pass the gates and see the building from outside.

Houses a collection of 16th- to 20th-century paintings by Sardinian artists, 15th- to 18th-century paintings of the Genoese, Neapolitan and Roman schools, a collection of Sardinian and Catalan altarpieces.

Piazza Arsenale, 1

A collection of the wax models of the parts of the (not only) human body.

Via Santa Croce 18· Free

Displays about archichecture and city planning. Nothing about the ghetto.

at the Peddona islet at the old port· Free

The recovered remains of ancient shipwrecks are of particular interest.

Piazza Indipendenza 7· Cheap

National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari.

Giardini Pubblici· Cheap

The art gallery of Cagliari hosts paintings and sculptures from the period between the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a so-called Stanze del Collezionista (Collector's Rooms), the Collezione d'Arte Francesco Paolo Ingrao…

It's a nice and the largest urban park in Sardinia. Some say though that at times it looks rather deserted, so you may not feel quite safe yourself there then.

Via Don De Roma, 3

A good restaurant where you can try typical dishes. The same management for 30 years.

Marina District

A good pizza place tucked away in the side streets. Make a reservation, though.

Via Della Pineta, 108· Pricey

Pizzeria-café Italian cuisine. A bit noisy place, very popular with locals due to the outstanding cuisine.

Via Sardegna 37· Moderate

This small family trattoria near the port offer aset lunch (spaghetti with seashells, fried seafood, a glass of wine and a cup of coffee). Service unassuming, but the food is good.

Via Sarcidano, 7

Great family-run restaurant with friendly service and typical Sardinian dishes. With plentiful helpings.

Piazza Regina Margherita

Turkish restaurant with many dishes such as Kebab, Falafel, Borek, desserts and vegan recipes.

Via Tavolara – 07052 Località Lu Fraili di Sotto, San Teodoro, SS

5-star all-suite resort on the northeast coast of Sardinia, set within the Tavolara Marine Reserve near Lu Impostu beach in San Teodoro. Features a modern Italian luxury style, with spacious rooms and suites, sea- or garden-view verandas…

Strada per Poggio dei Pini Capoterra· Expensive

Hotel Tanca Irde is on a small hill between the mountains and the sea, within the area of Capoterra, a fewkilometeres from Cagliari and its airport.

Via Sebastiano Satta 29· Expensive

A few nice rooms with private bathrooms. One with a balcony.

Via Mare Adriatico 34 - Golfo Aranci· Expensive

4-star beach hotel in front of the sea, with restaurant, panoramic terrace and swimming pool.

Loc Porto Pollo Palau

Residence Sardinia at Porto Pollo Palau in front Maddalena island

via Frank, 2· Expensive

Three star hotel in a quiet residential street close to the old town, has stylish modern rooms. Hotel shuttle bus to the beach, internet point, high-speed Wi-Fi internet connection, restaurant (on the Bastions in Alghero's Old Town, with…