Càgliari Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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.... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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...