Cagliari

Sunny Cagliari is a private and Mediterranean city drowning in green gardens.In the Botanical Garden of the University of Cagliari, founded in 1866, 2,000 species of Mediterranean and tropical trees grow.The park is open for walks by citizens and tourists.

Sights of the city

Date palms and evergreen aromatic shrubs grow on the streets of the city.Hidden in their shadow, architectural monuments are connected with the history of the city.In the Castello district, on a hill in the center of the Sardinian capital, rises a powerful medieval fortress with well-preserved walls and towers made of white limestone.This fortress was built on the dominant peak by the Spaniards in 1324.The Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady of Bonaria (1329) makes a strong impression.In the historical quarters, the remains of the medieval city walls can be seen among the buildings, here the facades of the Renaissance buildings, palaces and villas in the baroque style, buildings erected at the end of the 19th century, when the art nouveau or modern style dominated the architectural fashion, are harmoniously combined.

Museums:

Cagliari has several museums and art galleries.First of all, you should visit the Archaeological Museum.It houses priceless artifacts of world importance from the Neolithic era to the Byzantine Middle Ages.Of great interest is the art museum of Siamese art, its exhibits were collected by the Sardinian traveler and collector Stefano Cardi at the beginning of the last century.

Night life of the city:

Cagliari's many glamorous nightclubs have gained popularity throughout Italy.Famous DJs entertain the public here, live rock concerts, fashion shows, and parties with celebrities are held here.Artists from foreign countries tour on club stages, and international beauty contests are held.Clubs and night restaurants are crowded on weekends - partygoers from all over the country come here to have fun these days.

Among the most popular nightclubs is Caffè de Candia, located on Via de Candia, 3. The Ex Ma club is located in a large building of a former slaughterhouse built in the 19th century on the street with the eerie name of Via San Lucifero.Spacious premises allow grandiose shows, exhibitions of works of modern art to be held.

The best beaches of Cagliari

• Poetto beach is the largest in Italy, about 8 km long. Thanks to the location within the city limits, the infrastructure is well developed: many bars, discos, open-air cinema, trattorias with takeaway food. But due to the large influx of tourists, the water is a bit cloudy during the season.
• The beaches of Villasimius in the province of Cagliari are a great vacation spot for lovers of clean sea and beautiful views.
• There is another "rice" beach here - Spiagga del Riso.
• The beaches of Costa Rei have been awarded the Blue Flag of ecologists and are recognized as the cleanest in Sardinia.
• The most "long-lasting" beach in Sardinia is located 50 km from Cagliari, in the town of Torre delle Stelle. The season here lasts from April to October, the city is ideal for fans of a relaxing holiday.