Càgliari Travel Guide

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  • From Terrazza Umberto in castle area..
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Things to Do  

Palazzo Regio

Palazzo Regio, Càgliari

 alectrevor Says:  Very near cathedral, is an ancient res idence of the representative of the king during the time of the Aragonese and Spanish. Today it is a centre of Prefetture of Cagliari district. It is open to the public. I took a photo of the Council room. 

Elephant Tower.

Elephant Tower., Càgliari

 alectrevor Says:  The Elephant Tower is up in the castle area. From Piazza Yenne go up a slope, which then changes to flight of steps,at the foot of the steps is a council run electric lift. As you approach the tower look up and you will see the small elephant. Go through the tower gateway... 

Enjoy walking the streets

Enjoy walking the streets, Càgliari

 EdnaKrabbappel Says:  It is just really enjoyable and relaxing to walk around the old streets of Cagliari and enjoy the wonderful architecture. I'm not talking about the grand and important buildings (which are wonderful) but the everyday homes and squares of the city.Once you get away from the... 

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  Nowadays headquarter of Sovereign Order of Malta, this small and frugal church (once center for Santa Maria del Monte di Pietà brotherhood) is located in the heart of the old jewish district.A first building phase dates back to middle of XVI century (the Gothic side), but... 

Bastione Saint Remy

Bastione Saint Remy, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  This scenographic rampart (wich links the Castle district with the low area of the town) dates back to the end of XIX century and has been built on pre-existent walls from spanish age (about XV century). The main stairway goes up from Piazza Costituzione creating several and... 

Elephant's Tower on Castle district

Elephant's Tower on Castle district, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  Built in 1307 during Pisan occupancy, the Elephant's tower holds a strategic area and always acted as main access to Castle district. Its four floors are linked by steepy wooden stairs: according to pisan architecture, the district side is opened and the other three are... 

Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  It was designed and built between 1862 and 1869, following the project of the most important sardinian architect Gaetano Cima. It's located on Palabanda valley, near Roman amphitheatre and Tigellio's Villa, an area protected from winds and once Gesuits possession.Gardens... 

Villa Doloretta

Villa Doloretta, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  Doloretta was the beloved wife of Francesco Zedda Piras, the last owner of this Neoclassic Villa (formerly Villa Pollini), in honour of which the building was lastly entitled. The original project, in1812, connected Villa Pollini with a small urban contest which included a... 

Hotels  

Hotel Panorama

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Hotel Quadrifoglio

 1 Review and 2 Opinions  I was in Cagliari from the 1st to the 5th of December in 2008. It was a business trip book by our... 

Restaurants  

Ristorante Jannas: Great Food at a Great Price

Ristorante Jannas: Great Food at a Great Price, Càgliari

 EdnaKrabbappel Says:  Jannas is a hidden pleasure. There are no outdoor tables and no big sign, but once you enter there is a good homely feel to the place and the staff are very friendly and helpful.We shared the Mussel Soup to start - which was excellent, followed by the sea bream which was... 

Caffè Svizzero: A coffe with charme

Caffè Svizzero: A coffe with charme, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  This is one of the oldest coffehouses in Cagliari: traditionally opened by Helvetians in early XXth century, it keeps its ancient allure for every elegant or informal occasions.Recently it has been awarded by Gambero Rosso Enogastronomy Magazine and Slow Food for its food... 

Transportation  

Ferrovie dello Stato

Ferrovie dello Stato, Càgliari

 tini58de Says:  We only used the train once, when we did not have a direct bus connection returning from Barumini to Cagliari. We took the bus to Sanluri Stato and from there caught the train back to Cagliari. The train was on time, quite comfortable, too, so we did not have any... 

Orange buses

Orange buses, Càgliari

 nrone Says:  The best way to get around the city is the orange city buses. They are surprisingly often on time. Most lines start from Piazza Matteotti, i.e. outside the train station. For the beach take lines PF or PQ. For a sightseeing tour through the city, preferrably choose line nr.... 

Local Customs  

Drink

Drink, Càgliari

 alectrevor Says:  The local Sardinian brew is Ichnusa and a tasty drink, bottle or draft. It is 4.7% vol. I found i had to ask for Ichnusa , if i just asked for a beer i was offered an international brand, which proberly cost more. 

Balconies

Balconies, Càgliari

 tini58de Says:  Balconies are something that has always fascinated me when travelling in Italy - and here in Cagliari I had the best time looking at different ways to use and decorate balconies! Here, the balconies are usually very small, but have space enough to load them with flowers and... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Mistral

Mistral, Càgliari

 tini58de Says:  The Mistral is a strong wind that you will experience mainly in winter and early spring in Southern France and Sardinia! And boy, that Mistral sure can blow!!! When we decided to go to the beach it was an especially windy day, so the fine sand was blown in our faces and... 

Parking problem

Parking problem, Càgliari

 tini58de Says:  If you decide to come to Cagliari by car you will find that parking your car is a real problem - especially in the old part of town! Okay, there are parking lots, but even those are full most of the time. What are the options? Public transportation is one or taking chances... 

Off The Beaten Path  

San Giorgio War Hospital in the caves

San Giorgio War Hospital in the caves, Càgliari

 gildapaolina Says:  In 1941 Italy was in the middle of World Second War. Italian Red Cross was present as medical help on entire national area (likewise on colonies and on african, balcanic and russian battlefields), creating military hospitals and other sort of ad-hoc structures, when... 

Hidden beach

Hidden beach, Càgliari

 nrone Says:  If you're tired of the crowd on Poetto, here's a tip for some private sunbathing, pic-nic or whatever you're looking for. It's a bit of an effort to get here, but well worth it. Starting from Marina Piccola, if you walk across the Sella del Diavolo you will find a fantastic... 

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Helpful links

Helpful links, Càgliari

 tini58de Says:  When preparing a trip to Cagliari, the following links might be helpful:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagliari- Commune CAGLIARI.it- italytravelescape.com- discoveritalia.com /Cagliari- myareaguide.com / Cagliari- http://www.sardi.it/cagliari- www.sardinien.com (in German)-... 

Suggested walks

Suggested walks, Càgliari

 tini58de Says:  There are 4 suggested walks through Cagliari and each single one will not take more than two hours! You will be able to find signs both showing you where you are right now plus giving you some information (in Italian and English) about the sight.There are walks through all... 

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