La Ghirlanda

Cagliari


Antiques and frescoes whisk you back in time at this handsome 19th-century townhouse in the Marina district. The five bright, high-ceilinged rooms are tastefully done out in pastel colours and wooden floors. Breakfast at a nearby bar is included.


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