Guidebook for Cagliari
Visite turistiche
The narrow streets of the zone of Castello di Cagliari, bring to mind a bygone era in which the city was dominated first by the Pisans and then by the Aragones.
Built white limestone stone, the walls e the towers of the ancient city shine under the sun and offer a magnificent view, especially if you come to the sea, as did the English novelist DH Lawrence which, in 1921, described the city as "a Jerusalem without trees".
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Cagliari
The narrow streets of the zone of Castello di Cagliari, bring to mind a bygone era in which the city was dominated first by the Pisans and then by the Aragones.
Built white limestone stone, the walls e the towers of the ancient city shine under the sun and offer a magnificent view, especially if you come to the sea, as did the English novelist DH Lawrence which, in 1921, described the city as "a Jerusalem without trees".
The classical style building of Bastione di Saint Remy connects to the other three southern buildings of the same type - Santa Caterina,
Zecca and Sperone - to join the castle district with Villanova and the Marina.
The Bastione di Saint Remy is the most spectacular place of the
city, from which you can enjoy the panorama of the historic districts, of the hills, of the whole gulf and of the lakes.
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Bastione di Saint Remy
Piazza CostituzioneThe classical style building of Bastione di Saint Remy connects to the other three southern buildings of the same type - Santa Caterina,
Zecca and Sperone - to join the castle district with Villanova and the Marina.
The Bastione di Saint Remy is the most spectacular place of the
city, from which you can enjoy the panorama of the historic districts, of the hills, of the whole gulf and of the lakes.
One of the pearls enclosed within the walls of the Castello district is the Cittadella Musei.
More precisely, inside the ancient space of the Royal Arsenal, you will discover the most important artistic treasures of the city in the collections of the National Archaeological Museum and the National Pinacoteca, which through Nuragic bronzes and Sardinian and Catalan finds trace the history of the island. The complex also includes the Siamese Art Museum and the Anatomical Wax Collection.
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Cittadella dei Musei
1 Piazza ArsenaleOne of the pearls enclosed within the walls of the Castello district is the Cittadella Musei.
More precisely, inside the ancient space of the Royal Arsenal, you will discover the most important artistic treasures of the city in the collections of the National Archaeological Museum and the National Pinacoteca, which through Nuragic bronzes and Sardinian and Catalan finds trace the history of the island. The complex also includes the Siamese Art Museum and the Anatomical Wax Collection.
Poetto Beach stretches for 6 km and is about 10 minutes by car from the center.
The white sand and its crystal clear waters make it one
of the most popular places to relax, and on the seafront you will also find many typical bars and restaurants to round off your day at the beach.
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Poetto
2 Piazza degli ArcipelaghiPoetto Beach stretches for 6 km and is about 10 minutes by car from the center.
The white sand and its crystal clear waters make it one
of the most popular places to relax, and on the seafront you will also find many typical bars and restaurants to round off your day at the beach.
The Roman Amphitheater was excavated from the limestone in the II
century BC, and today it is one of the most important and best preserved Roman finds in our country.
Let yourself be fascinated by this architectural masterpiece and
get transported back in time through the shows that take place here during the summer.
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Römisches Amphitheater von Cagliari
Via Sant'Ignazio da LaconiThe Roman Amphitheater was excavated from the limestone in the II
century BC, and today it is one of the most important and best preserved Roman finds in our country.
Let yourself be fascinated by this architectural masterpiece and
get transported back in time through the shows that take place here during the summer.
The San Pietro Island is located on the Costa del Sulcis Iglesiente.
Even if it is not very close to Cagliari, if you have enough time you cannot miss the opportunity to visit this one
splendid islet, whose landscape includes incredible coasts and spectacular interiors.
It is ideal both for those who love the beach life and for sports and trekking enthusiasts!
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San Pietro Island
The San Pietro Island is located on the Costa del Sulcis Iglesiente.
Even if it is not very close to Cagliari, if you have enough time you cannot miss the opportunity to visit this one
splendid islet, whose landscape includes incredible coasts and spectacular interiors.
It is ideal both for those who love the beach life and for sports and trekking enthusiasts!
Le Guide ai Quartieri
The Castello area is the oldest of the historic districts of Cagliari.
Perched on a hill, about a hundred meters above sea level, the Pisans founded it in the 13th century, fortified it and established the seats of power.
From then until the second postwar period, Castello has been the heart
of the administration and the nobility of Cagliari.
Within its walls it contains the most famous attractions of Cagliari, but even just a walk here will make you take a fascinating dip into the past.
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Quartiere Castello
The Castello area is the oldest of the historic districts of Cagliari.
Perched on a hill, about a hundred meters above sea level, the Pisans founded it in the 13th century, fortified it and established the seats of power.
From then until the second postwar period, Castello has been the heart
of the administration and the nobility of Cagliari.
Within its walls it contains the most famous attractions of Cagliari, but even just a walk here will make you take a fascinating dip into the past.
Villanova is one of the four historic districts of Cagliari, also founded in the thirteenth century.
You will find it on the east side of the hill on which Castello stands.
The whole district is walkable, which will allow you to
stroll among typical houses, Aragonese churches and ancient shops.
Some elegant boutiques have also nestled in the recently restored streets.
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Villanova
32 Via Vincenzo SulisVillanova is one of the four historic districts of Cagliari, also founded in the thirteenth century.
You will find it on the east side of the hill on which Castello stands.
The whole district is walkable, which will allow you to
stroll among typical houses, Aragonese churches and ancient shops.
Some elegant boutiques have also nestled in the recently restored streets.
Offerta gastronomica
If you are an early riser, take advantage of the cool morning breeze to visit the San Benedetto market during the week,
which exhibits all the pearls of Sardinian gastronomy, of land and sea.
An entire floor is dedicated to shoals of freshly caught fish. The market, surrounded by shops and bars, is also an opportunity for a breakfast or a snack immersed in the daily life of the city.
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San Benedetto Civic Market
46 Via Francesco Cocco OrtuIf you are an early riser, take advantage of the cool morning breeze to visit the San Benedetto market during the week,
which exhibits all the pearls of Sardinian gastronomy, of land and sea.
An entire floor is dedicated to shoals of freshly caught fish. The market, surrounded by shops and bars, is also an opportunity for a breakfast or a snack immersed in the daily life of the city.
Corsaro is one of the most renowned restaurants on the island.
In this restaurant managed by chef Deidda you can enjoy delicious traditional local dishes with attention to the smallest details, even in the presentations.
House specialties: tagliatelle and mussels, scorpion fish with tomatoes and eel with pecorino.
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Ristorante Dal Corsaro
28 Viale Regina MargheritaCorsaro is one of the most renowned restaurants on the island.
In this restaurant managed by chef Deidda you can enjoy delicious traditional local dishes with attention to the smallest details, even in the presentations.
House specialties: tagliatelle and mussels, scorpion fish with tomatoes and eel with pecorino.
Lillicu is now an institution in the city thanks to it's history, starting in 1938.
Despite its age, this place has managed not to lose the veracious personality of authentic trattorias with an informal atmosphere, because it's the food that matters! Daily fresh fish is used to give life to the succulent dishes of the island tradition, which you will not choose from the menu but will be explained to you by the diligent waiters, depending on the catch of the day!
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Trattoria Lillicu
78 Via SardegnaLillicu is now an institution in the city thanks to it's history, starting in 1938.
Despite its age, this place has managed not to lose the veracious personality of authentic trattorias with an informal atmosphere, because it's the food that matters! Daily fresh fish is used to give life to the succulent dishes of the island tradition, which you will not choose from the menu but will be explained to you by the diligent waiters, depending on the catch of the day!
As the name suggests.
this is one of the oldest bars in the city, located near the Bastione San Remy.
Antico Caffè was founded in 1838 by a Genoese who emigrated to Sardinia and immediately became a meeting point for the elites and intellectuals of the city.
In addition to kingly breakfasts and coffee, you can also come here for lunch and dinner!
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Antico Caffè
10 Piazza CostituzioneAs the name suggests.
this is one of the oldest bars in the city, located near the Bastione San Remy.
Antico Caffè was founded in 1838 by a Genoese who emigrated to Sardinia and immediately became a meeting point for the elites and intellectuals of the city.
In addition to kingly breakfasts and coffee, you can also come here for lunch and dinner!
Hidden among the alleys that cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele, recognize Al Merlo Parlante from the clamor of the people in it.
Thanks to the easy-going and professional staff and their wide choice
of beers, this pub proves to be the ideal place to have a good drink in company and to eat something good as it also offers 50 different types of sandwiches!
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Il Merlo Parlante
69 Via Porto ScalasHidden among the alleys that cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele, recognize Al Merlo Parlante from the clamor of the people in it.
Thanks to the easy-going and professional staff and their wide choice
of beers, this pub proves to be the ideal place to have a good drink in company and to eat something good as it also offers 50 different types of sandwiches!
The Cagliari Brewery is an old-fashioned pub with a brewery
internal, the first club of this kind in Sardinia.
Here you can enjoy good unfiltered and unpasteurized beer, strictly served on tap.
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Il Birrificio di Cagliari Srl
24 Via I. NewtonThe Cagliari Brewery is an old-fashioned pub with a brewery
internal, the first club of this kind in Sardinia.
Here you can enjoy good unfiltered and unpasteurized beer, strictly served on tap.
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Verkehrsmittel
Airport Cagliari Elmas (Mario Mameli)
Cagliari-Elmas airport is located 6 km north-west of the
city. The easiest way to reach it is by train from Cagliari thanks to the “Elmas Airport” line.
The trains run from 5:00 am until 9:00 pm, with one ride
every 20 minutes, the journey takes about 7 minutes and the vehicle will drop you off 5 minutes from the terminal. Tickets can be purchased at the station and on the Trenitalia website (www.trenitalia.com).
The airport is also reachable by bus, which leaves from Piazza Matteotti every hour for a ride that takes about 15 minutes.