The Molentargius Pool
The south-eastern region of Sardinia is the ideal habitat for pink flamingos.  In particular, they love the Molentargius pool, a large natural salt-pond protected by the Ramsar International Convention.  Numerous rare birds densely populate the area,...
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St. Michael's Castle
The Hill of St. Michael (Colle di San Michele) in Cagliari's west-end, is one of the most panoramic points of the city.  From it you can admire a spectacular view of the bay from one side and the Campidano plains from the other.
The name of the Castle...
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St. Anne's Church
The beautiful Baroque church dedicated to S.Anna stands out among the low buildings of Via Azuni, in the heart of the old quarter of Stampace.  In ancient times, there was another little church dating back to the Pisan Age in the same place; it was torn down in order to build...
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St. Cesello's Church
Villanova is a historical quarter situated just below the Cagliari's castle. It's an old district, quite peculiar for its variety of churches and workshops.
In the long S. Giovanni street, that passes through the whole neighbourhood, you'll find the little church dedicated to St. Cesello,...
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The Cittadella dei Musei (The Museum Citadel)
Close to the quarter called Castello and precisely in Arsenale Square, you'll find the Cittadella dei Musei (museum citadel), where the Picture Gallery and the National Archaeological Museum are located.  The Cittadella was built in 1552 under...
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St. Efisio's Church
The church is situated in Stampace (Latin: stare in pax - to stay in peace), Cagliari's medieval area, and was constructed probably about 430 A.D. on top of the cave where, according to the legend, San Efisio was imprisoned before his martyrdom in Nora.
In...
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