Come to the exciting city of Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia Island off the west coast of mainland Italy! This ancient city has had a thrilling history with the very first human settlements taking place here over five thousand years ago!
Cagliari is home to some superb art nouveau style buildings for you to admire and would be the perfect place to visit for those who appreciate learning about the rich culture and artistic heritage of the places they visit.
Despite suffering severe bomb damage during World War II, the city has been faithfully restored to its former glory and is a wonderfully exciting place to explore! It’s actually one of the greenest cities in Italy as it has lots of scenic open greens and parks throughout the urban area. Tourists have a great range of beautiful luxury villas in Sardinia to choose from where they are within an easy commute to the welcoming city of Cagliari.
Cagliari is home to some superb art nouveau style buildings for you to admire and would be the perfect place to visit for those who appreciate learning about the rich culture and artistic heritage of the places they visit.
Despite suffering severe bomb damage during World War II, the city has been faithfully restored to its former glory and is a wonderfully exciting place to explore! It’s actually one of the greenest cities in Italy as it has lots of scenic open greens and parks throughout the urban area. Tourists have a great range of beautiful luxury villas in Sardinia to choose from where they are within an easy commute to the welcoming city of Cagliari.
Climb up to the Park of San Michele Hill which has a beautiful old castle sitting at the top of it! Or walk around the peaceful public gardens, the oldest park in the city which is brimming with flowers, trees and superb statues and water features.
Catch some sun rays by walking down to the huge white sandy Poetto beach. This popular seaside resort stretches for over eight kilometres along the Sardinian coast. Walk along the gorgeous promenade and the beautifully designed Terrazza Umberto in the afternoon. Designed in 1896, this is truly a magnificent work of art! Head up to the old part of the city where you can see stunning views of the coast.
The popular feast of Saint Ephysius is the most important religious festival in Cagliari. It takes place on May 1st every year and thousands gather, dressed up in traditional costumes to parade through the streets of the city to celebrate their beloved saint. Enjoy the sound of lively music, people laughing and taste some of the fantastic food that’s lovingly prepared for a public feast!
The Cagliari Fair takes place in early May also where visitors can stroll around some quaint artisan markets and sample some of the regions food and wine delicacies. The Carnival takes place over the summer months and would be a fantastic colourful event to witness.
Catch some sun rays by walking down to the huge white sandy Poetto beach. This popular seaside resort stretches for over eight kilometres along the Sardinian coast. Walk along the gorgeous promenade and the beautifully designed Terrazza Umberto in the afternoon. Designed in 1896, this is truly a magnificent work of art! Head up to the old part of the city where you can see stunning views of the coast.
The popular feast of Saint Ephysius is the most important religious festival in Cagliari. It takes place on May 1st every year and thousands gather, dressed up in traditional costumes to parade through the streets of the city to celebrate their beloved saint. Enjoy the sound of lively music, people laughing and taste some of the fantastic food that’s lovingly prepared for a public feast!
The Cagliari Fair takes place in early May also where visitors can stroll around some quaint artisan markets and sample some of the regions food and wine delicacies. The Carnival takes place over the summer months and would be a fantastic colourful event to witness.
The traditional cuisine of Cagliari and the surrounding area is divine! Try a range of freshly caught seafood like fish stew, grilled squid and barbecued sardines. Along with a crisp cold glass of local white wine, you’re sure to rate it as one of the best meals you’ve ever had!
Spend a few cultural hours strolling around the city’s museums that are dedicated to the fields of archaeology, art and history. There’s even a fun wax museum displaying perfect replicas of different parts of the human body. This would be an excellent way to pass a few hours and there’s an opportunity to learn so much about how your insides work!
Cagliari city is a wonderful haven of heritage and beauty so why not come and see it for yourself during your next vacation to Italy!
Spend a few cultural hours strolling around the city’s museums that are dedicated to the fields of archaeology, art and history. There’s even a fun wax museum displaying perfect replicas of different parts of the human body. This would be an excellent way to pass a few hours and there’s an opportunity to learn so much about how your insides work!
Cagliari city is a wonderful haven of heritage and beauty so why not come and see it for yourself during your next vacation to Italy!
Photo credits
picture 1: Stefano Marrocu / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Cristiano Cani / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: stu_spivack / CC BY-SA 2.0
picture 1: Stefano Marrocu / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Cristiano Cani / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: stu_spivack / CC BY-SA 2.0
