Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia. It lies on the coast and is a large port. At the same time, thanks to its location on the hills, it is extremely picturesque. Among the buildings typical of Italian cities you can find many valuable monuments.
For centuries, Cagliari has been the object of desire of rulers from all over the Mediterranean. All this is due to the strategic location that allowed controlling sea traffic. The city was built in Roman times, but developed significantly in the Middle Ages thanks to maritime trade.
The oldest monument of Cagliari is the Roman theater carved out of rock from the 2nd century. However, the Castello district or castle is considered to be the most beautiful. It is surrounded by the remains of defensive walls with defensive towers and gates. The towers are open to the public, so you can admire the magnificent panorama of the city. Among the stately houses of the Old Town, there are several noteworthy churches from the 16th and 17th centuries. Many of them have rich sculptural and stucco decorations. The buildings of the local university come from the 16th century.
The area around Cagliari is famous for its beautiful beaches. The most important of them is the 13-kilometer long and Poetto beach, one of the longest in Italy.
