Cagliari Trip Overview
A stroll through the district of Castello , a fortified citadel from the 13th century, which has preserved its central role in the life of the city over the centuries.
Here we will pass by the palaces of the aristocratic families who made its history, we will see its towers and ramparts and we will visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria with its hidden treasure: the Martyrs’ Crypt.
The tour is ideal for those travelers who stay a few hours in the city and want to make the most of their time to learn about the history of the place and see the most fascinating corners, as well as for those travelers who stay longer and want to have a first approach to the city and its main attractions!
Our guide will tell you in a friendly and catchy way the curiosities and oddities of the fortress and of the populations that have dominated it over the centuries, while you can enjoy wonderful views over the different areas of the city and the port.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Cagliari, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cagliari, Sardegna, Italy
A stroll through the district of Castello , a fortified citadel from the 13th century, which has preserved its central role in the life of the city over the centuries.
Here we will pass by the palaces of the aristocratic families who made its history, we will see its towers and ramparts and we will visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria with its hidden treasure: the Martyrs’ Crypt.
The tour is ideal for those travelers who stay a few hours in the city and want to make the most of their time to learn about the history of the place and see the most fascinating corners, as well as for those travelers who stay longer and want to have a first approach to the city and its main attractions!
Our guide will tell you in a friendly and catchy way the curiosities and oddities of the fortress and of the populations that have dominated it over the centuries, while you can enjoy wonderful views over the different areas of the city and the port.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cathedral of Santa Maria, Piazza Palazzo 4, 09124, Cagliari, Sardinia Italy
An internal visit to the cathedral, a jewel of the Baroque in the city, and in particular to its crypt, where you can discover the history of the beautiful Sanctuary of the Martyrs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre dell’Elefante, via santa Croce / via Universita, Cagliari, Sardinia Italy
An external visit to the fourteenth-century medieval tower, symbol of the city, to learn about the history of its birth and the foundation of Castello
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bastione di Saint Remy, Via Torino 16, 09124, Cagliari, Sardinia Italy
A panoramic stop on the Bastion of Saint Remy, a wonderful terrace that allows us to admire the city, the Devil’s Saddle, the port and the lagoons from above. The Bastion is also a beautiful neoclassical monument from the early 1900s
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tower of San Pancrazio, Cagliari, Sardinia Italy
External visit of the Tower of San Pancrazio, the twin tower of the Torre dell’Elefante and an important place of defense and later of imprisonment, which holds many secrets of the history of the most important historic district of Cagliari
Duration: 10 minutes
