Guide of Cagliari

Cagliari is on the south coast of Sardinia, its name means 'rocky location'.

History

Cagliari has been inhabited since the Nuragic era and its geographic location made it a strategic port for the Carthaginians who dominated it in the 5th century BC. Traces of the Carthaginians can be found around the city, the necropolis of Tuvixeddu is considered the largest Phoenician necropolis in the Mediterranean. The Romans conquered the city in 238 B.C. at the end of the first Punic war. In 1948 that the city became the capital of Sardinia, but after the second world war, it had suffered destruction due to numerous bombings, which still leave their mark today.

Places to see 

The fort and Castello date back to the Middle Ages and over the centuries have hosted the town's nobility. The historic areas of Stampace, Marina and Villanova are also worth visiting. The most remarkable religious works can be found in the Basilica of San Saturnino, the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Bonaria. Among the civil works, there is the Roman Amphitheater, Palazzo Reale (or viceregio), the Ancient City Palace, Palazzo Boyl, Art Nouveau Palaces, the University Palace, the Palazzo Vivanet and the New Town Hall.

Beaches

The most popular beach in Cagliari is Poetto, eight kilometers away from Quartu Sant'Elena. Another very popular beach is Calamosca, in a very pretty inlet with an old tower from the Spanish era.