Is Cagliari worth visiting?

One of the best reasons why to visit Cagliari is that it is less touristy, even if it’s one of the best cruise ports in the Mediterranean. My overall impression of Cagliari (in May) was that this culturally-rich, enticingly attractive and beautiful city is not one of the most visited in Italy; which is a good thing.

What is Cagliari known for?

Cagliari was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1324 to 1848, when Turin became the formal capital of the kingdom (which in 1861 became the Kingdom of Italy). Today the city is a regional cultural, educational, political and artistic centre, known for its diverse Art Nouveau architecture and several monuments.

Is it safe in Cagliari?

In general, Cagliari is a very safe city in comparison to many touristic places in Europe. Most of the pubs and bars are located around ‘Piazza Yenne’ in the city center. This place is quite safe and lively even very late at night. Try to avoid small dark alleyways and deserted small streets.

Where is the city of Cagliari in Italy?

Cagliari Location: Cagliari is on the southern coast of Sardinia – see Sardinia City Map. Sardinia, or Sardegna, is a large island in the Mediterranean, west of mainland Italy and just south of Corsica. Sardinia is shown on our Italy Airports Map.

What to do in Cagliari to get the best views?

O of the nicest things to do in Cagliari to get fantastic views is walking up one or both of the two Pisan towers that dominate the city. Torre dell’Elefante and Torre di San Pancrazio were both built at the beginning of the 14th century by the Aragonese rules, for protective reasons.

Is there a Christian community in Cagliari Italy?

A Christian community is attested in Cagliari at least as early as the 3rd century, and by the end of that century the city had a Christian bishop. In the middle decades of the 4th century bishop Lucifer of Cagliari was exiled because of his opposition to the sentence against Athanasius of Alexandria at the Synod of Milan.

Why is Cagliari called Casteddu in Sardinia?

In Sardinian language, however, Cagliari is called Casteddu, which means castle, a name that refers to the walled medieval city where the doors were closed every night. Cagliari is beautiful, and quite unique too.