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Cagliari is the capital of the Italian island, Sardinia.
It is literally built upon layers of different
civilizations from the Neolithic to today.
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Cagliari is known for its Castello, a medieval walled quarter
situated high over the town.
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From the Castello, there is a marvelous view over the
Gulf of the Angels, the Pond of Molentargius and the hills of
Cagliari.
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Housed in a former arsenal, the Archeological Museum features
bronze objects, ceramics and other Roman artifacts from the
Nuragic Age to the Byzantine era.
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Spanish fortifications, Pisan towers and medieval walls rise
above the central Piazza Yenne.
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Cagliari's winding medieval
lanes have a certain shabby chic charm and character.
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Walking the narrow lanes brings you to pleasing views, such as this one of Chiesa di Sant'Efisio,
dedicated to Cagliari's patron saint.
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The true beauty
of Cagliari is what is found in the maze of back streets.
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The lower
districts of Stampace, Villanova and Marina are more modern,
and feature cafes, tapas bars and tourist shops.
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Shops and vendors offer eclectic Sardinian merchandise
from scooter parts to wine and horse meat, from
traditional Sardinian fashion to vintage jewellery and
imported straw hats.
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Cathedral Santa Maria, dating from the 13th century, has
artworks from the Baroque and Romanesque periods.
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Historic
monasteries and convents have been converted to pleasant
public areas or tourist accommodations.
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