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What to see and do in Cagliari
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia, a city of hills, sun and sea, with a fortified historic quarter on the Castello hill. It has a city beach, the Poetto, and a lagoon with pink flamingos.
Practical tips
- The Poetto is lively in the evening with aperitifs and music: a great way to end the day.
- Try culurgiones, fregola with seafood and almond sweets.
- With half a day more visit Nora, the ancient Phoenician-Roman site on the sea.
When to go
From April to October; June and September are ideal for the sea and for visiting the centre.
The places not to miss in Cagliari
The Castello quarter
The medieval centre at the top of the hill, with towers, bastions and the cathedral.
The Saint Remy Bastion
The great panoramic terrace over the city and the gulf, with monumental stairs.
The San Pancrazio and Elephant towers
Two Pisan towers of the 14th century, with panoramic climbs.
The Roman Amphitheatre
An amphitheatre carved in the rock, still used for performances.
The National Archaeological Museum
The Nuragic collection with the bronzetti and the Giants of Mont’e Prama.
Poetto beach
Eight kilometres of fine sand in the city, with venues and kitesurfing.
The Molentargius salt pans
A nature park with pink flamingos, a step from the Poetto.
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