At the time of its construction, it was on the edge of the town, surrounded by fields, so a great place to build a modern slaughterhouse. The project included a central block, which still exists, a vast square where the cattle could stop and four smaller buildings (offices for administration and custody). The entrance, at via San Lucifero, was surmounted by a large portal on which dominated the sign of the slaughterhouse. The original structure was modified over the years. The biggest change is the demolition of two buildings at the corner of Via Sonnino for the enlargement of the street itself, following the construction of the tram-line that connected Cagliari to Campidano of Quartu. The slaughterhouse was operative until 1964, when the new building at via Po was completed. It was later used as a fleet of the garbage truck and warehouse of the City.

In the early 90's, the former slaughterhouse was considered suitable for the installation of a cultural centre. The main building house, at the ground floor, a room reserved for exhibitions that still keeps the vaults of the original building, while the upper floor have been modified in a conference room and a small exhibition hall.  The building on the corner of via San Lucifero and via San Gregorio Magno, nicknamed the “Tower”, functions as laboratory, exhibition room, etc. Below the tower there is also the bar. There is also another building on the corner of Via San Gregorio Magno and via Logudoro, that is the seat of offices and laboratories. The yard is equipped with a staircase-amphitheater. During the works, just below the square was found an underground cistern. Since 1993, the year of opening of the centre, the EXMA has housed several exhibitions.

Open-air Lending library for Eastern Europe Women

Professionalism and competence are the Enrich requirements.

We enrich the range of services offered with new and innovative techniques and original look. Continuous updates are performed throughout the year.

Elegant and modern structure restructured in March 2008, assures its guests' stay comfortable and refined. Each rooms are equipped with all the comforts, private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, TV, Internet connection, refrigerator and indipendent entrance. There is the private parking.

The interior has been furnished with simplicity, good taste and articles that tell the "tradition island" and they lived. The guests, no more than 6, feel at home, make breakfast together in the breakfast room or, during the summer, in the balcon of the house. Breakfast, served from 7,30 to 10,00, is typically Continental. It consists of milk, coffee, tea, biscuits, croissants, nutella, butter, yougurt, fruit juices, bread daily, seasonal fruits and not just…

There is the private parking. Accessible from the airport in fifteen minutes, the structure is located halfway between the city centre and beautiful beaches Poetto, Calamosca and Sant'Elia. At ten minute walking from the Fair Market Sardinia and 5 to San'Elia Stadium ant from the Theatre of Saline. The guests who go to the city center or to the beaches will find in the structure the bicycles, included in the price of the room.

Services cleaning: daily rooms and bathrooms from 9.30 hours to 11.00 hours.

Private parking: The resort has n.02 private parking of cars in the courtyard.

Bicycles: The use of bicycles is included in the rental price of the room. Near the structure there is the local civic market and provided a supermarket.

Elia's b&b is open 24 hours, you will receive your key in order to be independent and free to return at a desired time.

B & B Charming, El Buen Retiro is located in the historical center of Cagliari, in the Castello district, located in an ancient palace of 1600s (declared "HISTORICAL RESIDENCE" from the Ministry of Culture) which is located in Independence Square, opposite the Tower of San Pancrazio in the dominant point of the medieval district of Cagliari.

The University (Rector's Office and Secretariat) is 5 minutes walk: the major banks are within 10 minutes as well as the streets shopping. The Via Roma (the harbor) is 15 minutes and the main streets of the city. Elmas airport is 15/20 minutes by car, beach resorts and the beach are a 15 minute drive as well as the tourist port of Marina Piccola.

Links with public transport (bus stop in the Palace-tourist train stops in the house.
The B & B offers hospitality in an elegant and comfortable and has two beautiful double rooms (double and double single use. One of them with the availability of third bed), bathroom shared among the guests but can be made ​​for the exclusive use .

The rooms are newly renovated and are tastefully decorated with antiques and old prints.

The spacious and bright, overlooking a indoor garden and enjoy a 'quiet and relaxing atmosphere. They are equipped with air conditioning.

Services:
-Italian breakfast included in the price – from 7.30 to 9.30 am

-Phon in the bath

-Library with italians and foreing best sellers, books and guides of Cagliari and Sardegna

-Fax service

-Tourist information brochures (Map of City)

On Request :

-Taxi booking

- Events booking (lyrics, concerts, theatre)

- Guided visit of medieval district (Castello)