Cathedral of Cagliari
Cagliari, Piazza Palazzo, 4The historical center of Cagliari is crowned by a beautiful medieval structure - the Cathedral of St. Mary. Rising above other buildings of the Royal Square, he literally sets the mood for the local architectural ensemble. The cathedral was reconstructed according to old original samples
Bastion San Remi
Cagliari, Via San Giuseppe, 6San Remi Bastion does not claim a particular historical significance and artistic value, Sicilian myths and legends are not associated with him, he was not subjected to severe enemy attacks and destruction, and there were no holy relics within its walls.
Torre del Elephant Tower
Cagliari, Via Santa CroceAt a height of 10 meters at Torre da el-Elephant is a stone figure of an elephant, and that's why the name of the tower can be translated as "elephant tower". The second tower, preserved in Cagliari since the Middle Ages, is the neighboring tower of Torre di San Pancrazio.
Cagliari Botanical Garden
Cagliari, Via Sant'Ignazio da Laconi, 15The first attempts to establish a botanical garden in the city of Cagliari go back to the 18th century. True, they can hardly be called successful: the terrain turned out to be inappropriate, then the frosts did not come on time. However, a hundred years later, the situation has finally recovered.
Mount Ortobene
Ortobene, Nostra Signora De Su Monte NuoroThis mountain is difficult to name "mountain" in fact, in fact, it is a hill of granite with a height of 955 meters. Seven kilometers to the east of Mount Nuoro, and you will find yourself at Ortobene. And it would not have been so remarkable if it had not been for one feature - the bronze statue of Christ the Savior
Neptune's Grotto
Alghero Sassari, Località Capo CacciaLove adventure and adore caves? In the summer heat it's so nice to hide in the cool, and therefore it's worth to visit the grotto of Neptune. These beautiful grottoes are just 25 kilometers from Alghero, from Cala Dragunara Bay
San Michele Fortress
Cagliari, Via SiraiIn the central part of Cagliari on San hill -Mikel is a mysterious medieval fortress. The whole area of the hill is a beautiful park, and directly to the fortress is a serpentine footpath. The fortress of San Michele looks rather gloomy and even gloomy
National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari
Cagliari, Piazza Arsenale, 1Cagliari National Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and richest museums on the island. It covers the time frame from the Neolithic period (6,000 BC) through the Byzantine period (8th century AD) and concentrates the main archaeological sites of the provinces of Cagliari and Alghero.
Nora
Sardegna, NoraThe first city of Sardinia is partly on land, but mostly under water. This city is called Nora. Archaeologists have been able to restore the whole history of Sardinia: the city lies 30 kilometers from the capital and at different times it belonged to completely different peoples.
Molentarjus Park in Cagliari
Cagliari, Via la PalmaMolentarjus Regional Natural Park in Cagliari is one of the most valuable preserves in Europe. It is a wetland system with a total area of about 1600 hectares, forming an ideal habitat for many rare birds and small animals.
Roman Amphitheater in Cagliari
Cagliari, Via Fra Nicolo da GesturiThe most "adult" monument of Cagliari - the ancient Roman amphitheater - secretly testifies that you are in Italy - the heiress of the great Roman Empire. The construction of impressive dimensions, despite its age, has perfectly preserved both appearance and excellent acoustic properties.
Su-Nuraksy-di-Barumini
Barumini Medio Campidano, Viale Su Nuraxi, 6A small village of Barumini is located 50 kilometers from Cagliari. It seems to be unremarkable, except that it is built around the most mysterious structure in Sardinia. The structure is called "nurag", and this word is just one of those that puzzles linguists.
There are many cities in Sardinia, one of which even had occasion to visit all the diverse population of the Mediterranean Sea - these are half-flooded ruins of the city of Nora. Now the city does not exist anymore, unfortunately, but it can reproduce the entire history of the island.
And still curious is the fact that the highest structure in the city is still the medieval towers, such as Torre del Elephante tower in Cagliari . After all, it is not allowed to build above three floors in Sardinia . Even if this is a five-star hotel, on the territory of which there are a couple of pools, a palm grove and several cacti, and he has absolutely no place to grow, except up . By the way, walking in Sardinia, you can quite meet Julia Roberts or Tom Cruise: Costa Smeralda is elite coast on which the celebrity's mansions are bought up .