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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Cagliari: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Cagliari
- Cagliari is one of the most important cities on the Italian island of Sardinia, serving as a major port and a gateway to Africa's north coast.
- Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia and the island's most crucial economic district, with a population of 154,000 people.
- It acts as a tourism hub and has a multitude of enterprises and industries inside its municipal boundaries.
- Cagliari has always played an essential role in the Mediterranean sea, and a settlement has been established in this part of Sardinia throughout history.
- Cagliari was an essential military base under the Roman Empire and was ruled by Titus Manlius.
- Following Italy's unification, the city's economic capacities and residential areas grew significantly.
- Capital: Cagliari
- International Airport: Cagliari International Airport Elmas (CAG)
- Population: 476,000
- Currency: Sardinian lira
- Time: UTC/GMT +1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Sardinian
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Cagliari
- Let's begin this city trip with Cagliari's oldest area, Il Castello.
- The Saint Remy Bastion is a prominent tourist attraction in Cagliari.
- The Cathedral di Santa Maria is another must-see landmark in Cagliari.
- You can visit the Palazzo di Citta afterwards because it is located on the same square as the Cathedral di Santa Maria.
- The National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari is a must-see if you enjoy learning about history!
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Cagliari
- Cagliari has a wide range of average temperatures.
- Temperatures are pleasant most of the year, except for a few frigid weeks in the winter, and there is little danger of rain or snow.
- Compared to other tourist spots throughout the world, the area is relatively temperate (in the 55th percentile for pleasant weather).
- August, July, and June are the warmest months to visit Cagliari.
- The hottest period of the year is early to mid-August, with highs around 89.8°F (32.1°C) and temperatures rarely dropping below 69.4°F (20.8°C) at night.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Cagliari
The Marina
- Cagliari is a port city on Sardinia's south coast, and as a result, it boasts a magnificent Marina area with stores, restaurants, and undulating promenades.
- Take the open Largo Carlo Felice street to the Via Roma, a superb promenade bordered by trees and spectacular views of the harbour and ports.
- Alternatively, you can wander into the port area of the Calata Sant'Agostino and view the massive cruise ships docking and unloading their visitors or the enormous container ships emptying their cargo.
Bastione San Remy
- This massive and beautiful tower, located in the mediaeval old town of Cagliari, is one of the city's most well-known landmarks.
- Originally built as a defensive construction to defend Cagliari, the Bastion is today a fantastic viewing platform with stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea and the city's port regions.
- The Bastion was built in the 19th century and featured a large open terrace, an elegant front façade, and a sumptuous covered promenade.
- Visit this Bastion to learn about Cagliari's history and see the city spread out underneath you.
Torre dell'Elefante
- This elephant tower is one of Cagliari's most famous and stunning historical buildings.
- The tower towers over the surrounding structures and is easily identifiable, being only a short walk from the Bastione San Remy.
- The tower was built in the Middle Ages in 1307 as a watchtower as part of the city's defensive fortification network.
- Although it is modest in design, it contains various minor elements that make it highly intriguing, such as the carved elephant figurines and coats of arms.
- The tower can also be climbed to the summit for amazing views of Cagliari.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Cagliari Off the Beaten Track
Il Castello
- Cagliari's Il Castello neighbourhood is the place to go to get an authentic local experience.
- This attractive and intriguing neighbourhood comprises narrow lanes surrounded by brightly coloured buildings and bustling with local activity.
- The city's numerous fascinating structures are the Santa Maria Cathedral, the Palazzo Archivescovile, and the Palazzo Reggio.
- Wander the streets, take in the lovely architecture, and perhaps stop for some delicious Italian gelato at one of the Piazza Carlo Alberto's cafes.
Cagliari Cathedral
- The Duomo of Cagliari is a colossal building with a beautiful front façade and a richly adorned interior, located in the heart of the Il Castello area.
- Built-in the 13th century, this church has undergone extensive restoration and modification throughout the years, and it now combines Romanesque and Baroque design elements.
- The front façade, which contains a sequence of stone arches and religious adornment, is reminiscent of Pisa's Duomo.
- Inside, frescoed ceilings and some exquisite altars and little chapels continue the degree of elaborate decorating.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Cagliari Culture and Traditions
- The capital of Sardinia has a plethora of ancient Roman ruins, archaeological artefacts, and gold-shuttered buildings.
- Cagliari, however, has a modern, global strain flowing through its Vespa-packed veins, despite its profound cultural ties to the past.
- The city has a warm Mediterranean vibe, evident in its numerous bustling restaurants, bars, and cafes tucked away on terraces beneath shady arcades – not to mention its white-sand beaches.
- The old castle, Il Castello, rises above it all, a complex of domes, palaces, and turrets poking out from the ramparts.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Cagliari: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi
#Food
- This restaurant, which is regarded as an institution and one of the best in Cagliari (despite its location), is located just outside of town in Maddalena Spiaggia, on the way to the lovely beaches of Chia and Santa Margherita.
- It's popular with locals and visitors, and it's frequently packed.
- The ingredients utilised to produce the dishes are fresh and well prepared, and the courses (from appetiser to dessert) are beautifully presented.
- A la carte or tasting menu options are available (for fish and seafood dishes).
- The wine selection, both domestic and international, adds to the whole experience.
- Once you've placed your food order, a maître will assist you in selecting the appropriate one.
Osteria Kabuta
#Food
- Kobuta is a Japanese word that means "suckling pig."
- The restaurant's name could not be more fitting: 'sukling pig' is Porceddu in Sardinian, and Porceddu is also the last name of Riccardo Porceddu, the restaurant's owner and principal chef.
- Riccardo is a dynamic businessman who routinely organises events in collaboration with other Marina neighbourhood restaurants, such as traditional Japanese street cuisine to be consumed on the fly during happy hour or a unique Sunday lunch menu.
- In addition, I must state that he is pretty friendly and helpful: whenever I contact him with a unique need, he always goes out of his way to assist me.
- A mix of Sardinian traditional cuisine and Japanese cuisine can be found here.
- The tasting menu will take you through Riccardo's culinary philosophy.
- Every dish is an authentic taste of heaven, and Kobuta is regarded as one of Cagliari's top restaurants.
Durke
#Fashion
- Durke makes some of the best cookies in town.
- It's an old store on the bottom floor of a beautiful historical structure.
- The owners of this shop make all of the cookies from scratch using old family recipes that they keep hidden.
- Almost all pastries can be sampled before being purchased.
- Many tourists come to this shop searching for unique gifts for their friends and family.
L'Enoteca Biondi
#Fashion
- L'Enoteca Biondi 1959 has the most extensive assortment of wine for sale in Cagliari. It is a vintage shop that has been in business since 1959.
- L'Enoteca Biondi 1959 is similarly housed in a historic building and retains many original features.
- L'Enoteca Biondi 1959 is more than just a wine shop; it regularly offers wine tastings with the most popular national delicacies.
- Many of these specialities, such as outstanding cheese and fruit jams, are available for purchase at the shop.
- Finally, L'Enoteca Biondi 1959 carries pasta from local producers.
Garibaldi
#Fashion
- Tourists may notice speciality boutiques when strolling through Cagliari's famed shopping streets.
- Vacationers will locate Paul's Bags on Via Garibaldi.
- It's an intriguing shop with dozens of different types of bags.
- Paul's Bags provides little women's bags, stylish totes for men, and innovative suitcases, among other things.
- One of the benefits of this store is the large selection of branded bags.
- Finally, not every shop in Cagliari has such a diverse selection of photographic-print bags.
The Dinosaur Park
#Fun
- The Dinosaur Park is perhaps one of Sardinia's most famous little attractions.
- It is, in fact, the largest in Italy, and it now contains a section dedicated to baby dinosaurs.
- The representations along the trail, including the Tirannosaurus Rex, are built-in life-size.
- These are animated using advanced technologies to make them appear practically genuine and delight the young guests.
- The proposed path retraces the evolutionary path of these species' lives until their extinction.
- Inside the Dinosaur Park, there are two additional attractions: The Baby Dinosaur, which is also animated and fully reproduced, and "the Megalodon," which was introduced for the 2020/2021 season and is dedicated to marine fauna in the Prehistoric era.
The Sardinia Park
#Fun
- The small Sardinia Park first opened its doors to the public in 1999 and continues to do so today.
- Every year, it invites numerous school groups and provides educational events.
- It began as a small park or a theme park with scale replicas of Sardinia's landmarks and points of interest.
- Over time, other parks have been added, including Dinosaurs, Nature, Astronomy, and the Nuragic Park.
- Inside, visitors may see miniatures of the island's 50 most important monuments, skillfully replicated in scale.
- The route includes bilingual self-guided tours and is accessible to those with impairments.
- The small route also leads to the Nuragic Pavilion, where real-size replicas of the historic residences of the peoples who lived on the island during the Iron Age 3000 years ago can be found.
- A means to learn more about the uses and customs of the time.
- The voyage into the past continues with the park's dinosaur section, which is one of the most popular attractions.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Cagliari: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- This next one, located in the city's heart, is a local favourite for its family atmosphere and recreational facilities.
- Spend the day exploring the numerous hectares of jogging and walking pathways, playgrounds, and animals at the main entrance via Cadello.
- Go to the pond and watch the ducks, geese, and turtles while the kids are at the playground.
- The park comes alive with cultural and entertainment activities during the summer, bringing the entire city together in one location.
- With the Emilio Lussu Provincial Library and a dedicated dog area, this park is one of the greatest in the city.
- The Garden of the Capuchins, created in 1595 and stood on a hill on the western side of the Roman amphitheatre, is the next most excellent park in Cagliari.
- The grounds of a former monastery were used to grow medicinal plants, and signs of its prior life can still be seen today.
- Explore the historic ruins of Roman cisterns cut into the limestone cliffs as you wander through time along the walkways.
- This garden, an essential part of Cagliari's history, is full of centuries-old traditions and artefacts.
- Look for the Christian graffito from the early fourth century and enter the cave, which still bears shackles from its previous existence as a prison.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Cagliari Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Fish Festival takes place in September, and all gourmets will undoubtedly appreciate it.
- All of the city's restaurants and cafes serve a special fish menu to their patrons during the holiday.
- The cuisine is served on the beach in specially furnished tents where tourists can sample the best and most delectable seafood delicacies.
- Octopus in a garlic sauce prepared according to a specific recipe, a fish platter, and white fish fillets with fried potatoes as a side dish are just a few joyful foods served during the festival.
- The Sa Sartiglia festival is one of the most popular and captivating events in Cagliari's and Sardinia's festival calendars.
- The festival takes place in the middle of February.
- It's an incredible opportunity to travel back in time without using a time machine and enjoy the fun the way people did in the past.
- Horse processions, fancy dress parades, theatrical performances, music concerts, and much more will be displayed for visitors.
- Experienced horse riders' competitions frequently draw a large crowd.
- This spectacular festival lasts three days, during which locals and tourists who are fortunate enough to attend revel in the never-ending joy and forget about their worries.
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