In 1943, with Italy still at war alongside Nazi Germany, Sardinia and Cagliari became an important strategic target for the Allied air force.

Due to the very serious material and especially human losses endured, on 12 May 1950 the President of the Republic Luigi Einaudi awarded the city the gold medal for military value.

Even today, by watching the few films of that time, the scenario of death and devastation caused by the bombing of familiar and dear places appears unreal.

At 12:55 on Sunday 28 February, the third and bloodiest raid on Cagliari began. In about two hours, 85 planes dropped 538 bombs for 123 tons of explosives. The Palace of the Customs and the Railways of the State station were destroyed, much of the Roma Street fell into disrepair. Already unusable due to the lack of electricity, the sirens did not sound the alarm and many people were surprised away from the shelters: according to official figures, 200 citizens lost their lives, a few hundred others were injured.

Inside the railway station of Cagliari there is the commemorative plaque for deceased workers. The commemorative epigraph of the victims reads:

IN MEMORY OF THE SACRIFICE AND MARTYRDOM

OF RAILWAYS OF SARDINIA

THAT IN WARS AND BOMBARDS

MADE AN HOLOCAUST OF THEIR LIVES

SO THAT THE HOMELAND LIVED

In 1943, with Italy still at war alongside Nazi Germany, Sardinia and Cagliari became an important strategic target for the Allied air force.

Due to the very serious material and especially human losses endured, on 12 May 1950 the President of the Republic Luigi Einaudi awarded the city the gold medal for military value.

Even today, by watching the few films of that time, the scenario of death and devastation caused by the bombing of familiar and dear places appears unreal.

At 12:55 on Sunday 28 February, the third and bloodiest raid on Cagliari began. In about two hours, 85 planes dropped 538 bombs for 123 tons of explosives. The Palace of the Customs and the Railways of the State station were destroyed, much of the Roma Street fell into disrepair. Already unusable due to the lack of electricity, the sirens did not sound the alarm and many people were surprised away from the shelters: according to official figures, 200 citizens lost their lives, a few hundred others were injured.

The commemorative epigraph of the victims, placed by the associations of arms in 2003 reads:

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 1943

THE ATROCITY OF THE WAR SUBJECTED THE WORKING AND PEACEFUL CITY OF CAGLIARI TO REPEATED DEVASTANT BOMBARDMENTS IN THIS PLACE THE ENEMY AIRCRAFT CAUSED TO OUR NOBLE CITY DEATH AND DESTRUCTION

IN MEMORY OF THE INNOCENT VICTIMS

In 1943, Italy was still in war on the side of Nazi Germany. Sardinia and Cagliari became an important strategic objective for the Allied Air Force. For the serious material, and above all, human losses, on May 12th 1950 the President of the Italian Republic Luigi Einaudi gave to the city the gold medal for military valour. Even today, as we can see from the few period films, the scenery of death and devastation caused by the bombings, in places familiar and dear to us, seems unreal.

On Wednesday 17th February 1943, Cagliari suffered the first dramatic raid. In the afternoon, American bombers flew over the city centre, dropping a large number of bombs.

According to the official bulletin 100 people died , 255 others were injured. That day, there was a cruel massacre of unarmed fellow citizens, who had hoped to find a safe shelter in Sant'Efisio's street, between the churches of St. Anne and St. Restituta.

Here below, the inscription commemorating the victims, placed by the civic administration in occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the massacre:

IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS ON FEBRUARY 17TH 1943

AN AIR SQUADRON SUDDENLY CROSSING THE SAFE HEAVENS OF CAGLIARI THREW ON THE DEFENSELESS CITY ITS LOAD OF DEATH SPLINTERS SOWING MASSACRE IN AN HELPLESS CROWD  WHO TRIED TO ESCAPE TO THE CRYPT OF SANTA RESTITUTA USED AS A SHELTER WITH A NAIVE TRUST

FIFTY YEARS AFTER THE EVENT THE CIVIC ADMINISTRATION INTERPRETING THE FEELINGS OF STAMPACE DISTRICT'S INHABITANTS OF THE SURVIVORS OF THE RELATIVES, GUARDIAN OF REGRET AND OF THOSE WHO ASPIRE TO PEACE AND HATRED DEFEAT PLACED THIS MEMORY AS A WITNESS OF COMPASSION AND AN INVITATION TO SUFFRAGE.

In 1943, with Italy still at war alongside Nazi Germany, Sardinia and Cagliari became an important strategic target for the Allied air force.

Due to the very serious material and especially human losses endured, on 12 May 1950 the President of the Republic Luigi Einaudi awarded the city with the gold medal for military value.

Even today, by watching the few films of that time, the scenario of death and devastation caused by the bombing of familiar and dear places appears unreal.

On May 13, two raids, one in the afternoon and one at night, caused immense devastation in the almost deserted town.

Neither civilian homes nor places of worship were spared.

In the central Giuseppe Manno Street, the seventeenth-century church of Saints George and Catherine, named after the members of the Archconfraternity of the Genoese, patrons of their hometown, was completely destroyed by the bombs.

The epigraph placed in memory of that sacred place reads:

HERE RISED THE DEDICATED CHURCH TO SS. MM. GIORGIO AND CATERINA WHICH THE NATIONALS GENOESE BUILT IN THE XVI CENTURY AND WAS DESTROYED BY CRUENT AERIAL BOMBING ON 13-5-1943

Santa Gilla lagoon is located on the south west coast of the island, in the territories of Cagliari, Elmas, Assemini and Capoterra. This natural site of extraordinary value covers an area of 15,000 hectares, as far as the estuary of Fluminimannu and Cixerri. The importance of this area, where stood the ancient stronghold of the Judicial city of Santa Igia, is not only historical, but also environmental; infact for its natural resources this Lagoon and its ecosystem, represents one of the most interesting wetlands in the European Union. In this area of great naturalistic interest, live also many species of birds, some of them extremely rare, such as pink flamingos, cormorants, herons, who have made the lagoon their natural habitat and their favourite place to breed. Along the way there are some locations where bird watchers can see about 70 kinds of birds and explore the area without disturbing them.

B&B Traditional Sardinian, located in the center of Cagliari, offers Bed and Breakfast.

Close to buses, Metro, Clinic Sant'Antonio, San Salvatore, Park Monte Urpinu.

Restoration and finish of wooden items

La Villa del Mare Suites & Apartaments is located in Poetto beach overlooking the beautiful blue sea of ​​Golfo degli Angeli and close to Sella del Diavolo, a few steps from Molentargius Park, famous for its pink flamingos’ colonies.

A meticulous and careful renovation in Liberty style, combined with an elegant soul that complies the charm of the past at the same time, brings the guests of La Villa del Mare to the glories of  the classic old fashioned Italy, renewed into a sophisticated modern taste. The Mediterranean style, combined with the refined decorations of contemporary objects,   makes the atmosphere looks sober and functional, while keeping an elegant appearance at its best.

The rooms have various sizes, suitable for all needs. Some of them have direct access to the garden, other have a large terrace or balcony, overlooking the garden or facing the beautifulsea, all of them have linen (sheets and towels), amenities (soap, shower gel and shampoo), hairdryer, heating & air conditioning, minibar, TV Color LCD, Wi-Fi Internet connection,safe.

The bright and spacious apartments are equipped to provide everything needed for a relaxing vacation.The set includes:linen (sheets and towels),amenities (soap, shower gel and shampoo),hairdryer, heating and air conditioning, minibar,TV color LCD and Wi-Fi, safe. In addition, the kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots, glasses,  microwave oven, refrigerator and electrickettle.

On request are available the following services:

- Car and motorbike rental

- Bike rental

- Sailing boats and motor

- Transfer from / to Airport

- Private excursions

Guests of  La Villa del Mare can enjoy a quiet and serene atmosphere and experience the charmof a seaside holiday just a few minutes from the center of the city of Cagliari, the capital city of the sun and the Mediterranean.

La Vetreria cultural centre is an architectural structure in Campidanese style, located inside the Ex Vetreria park.

The complex covers an area formerly occupied by a glass factory and represents a good example of industrial architecture recovery.

Along the sides of the central courtyard there are the Teatro La Vetreria and the School of Scenic Arts of the theatre company Cada Die Teatro; a centre for active education, a school of music and a café/ludospazio, the Caffé ludico, managed by Cemea Sardegna cooperative; the Fucina teatrale where the theatrical performances of the company il Crogiuolo are played; a music recording studio and a room used for early childhood services.

La Vetreria art and cultural centre is active all year round and offers theatrical events, dance and music, theatre workshops for all levels and ages; it is also a residential centre for artists and a place of welcome with fun and recreational activities.