Cagliari

Sardinia

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Overview

The best way to arrive in Sardinia’s historic capital is by sea, the city rising in a helter-skelter of golden-hued palazzi, domes and facades up to the rocky centrepiece, Il Castello. Although Tunisia is closer than Rome, Cagliari is the most Italian of Sardinia’s cities. Vespas buzz down tree-fringed boulevards and locals hang out at busy cafes tucked under arcades in the seafront Marina district.

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From castle-set museums and medieval towers to foodie markets and cocktail bars, here are the top things to do in Cagliari, Sardinia.


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