Cagliari, situated on the southern coast of Sardinia is the
island’s capital city. Those arriving by plane or by boat will be impressed by
the Castle rock, the area that is the symbol of the actual city, which is
surrounded by the old walls interrupted only by the Bastion of Saint Remy and
its panoramic terraces.
Between the towers of the Elephant and of San Pancrazio, the
area of Castello encloses a charming warren of alleyways, beautiful noble
buildings and valuable monuments. Interesting sights are the cathedral of Santa
Maria dating back to the 13th century, the Viceregal Palace, where the Spanish
and Pisan viceroys used to live and the Cittadella dei Musei (Museums Village)
situated in the complex that used to house the Arsenal, which brings together
the National Archaeological Museum, the National Picture-gallery and other
museums.
