Elegant villa built in the 19th century at the foot of the San Michele hill.

Cagliari preserves some refined historic houses also outside the historic centre and Villa Pollini is one of them. Its name comes from the count Gaetano Pollini, a wealthy grain merchant who built the villa in 1812.

The house stands at the foot of the San Michele hill, in via Jenner. Built in the Neoclassical style and painted with a Pompeian red color, the villa was surrounded by a beautiful garden and some rooms for agricultural activities. The building, in fact, was both a farm and a noble residence.

In the 1990s it was acquired by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and since 2007 it has been used as an operational headquarters by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Cagliari and Oristano.

Just a short distance from the centre of Cagliari is an exquisite boutique hotel set in a stunning garden with 18 stylish rooms. Style and elegance abound in the attention to detail, promising a unique experience in this, one of the most sought-after districts in the city.

If you look up for a moment, you will catch a glimpse of old wooden beams and exposed trusses. The details, on the other hand, will take your breath away: the doors lovingly restored to their original state, the wood, fabrics and lights. Every detail in the rooms at Villa Fanny reveals the soul of the person who designed and created them. A sensitive soul who has made hospitality the priority at Villa Fanny. Delivering the most important experience of all: the feeling of finally coming home.

Villa Fanny is so much more than just a place to stay the night. It gives guests the chance to share unforgettable moments. The main part of the villa will host events and small meetings, readings, chamber music concerts and live music. Inside, guests can take a moment out of their busy schedule to enjoy a cup of Earl Grey in the tearoom. Outside, the zen garden will restore their inner harmony.

Just step outside the warm and welcoming Villa Fanny and you will soon be in the vibrant heart of the city. The old town centre of Cagliari comes to life in the evening with events, artists, opportunities to meet people and have fun, catering to everyone’s tastes. The stunning views from one of the seven hills of the city are guaranteed to take your breath away. Then you can return to the peace and quiet of Villa Fanny, your batteries recharged. 

Villa Fanny opens its doors to those celebrating this, the most beautiful day of their lives. We will take your wishes and turn them into reality, giving you and your guests a day to remember.

And every bride will be the recipient of a lovely surprise.

Among the most important archaeological sites in Sardinia, the aristocratic Tigellio's Villa proves the extension of the ancient Roman settlement in the western part of the city. The complex is known by the name of Tigellio and it is located in the street that has his name. Tigellio was a famous poet and singer, who lived during the Augustan Age in the Roman Period. Actually it is an elegant Roman residential area built in the 1st century BC, consisting of three domus. The interest about the archaeological complex of Tigellio began in the second half of the 19th century, when it was found, within some documents called "Codici d'Arborea" (Codes of Arborea), an alleged biography of the Sardinian musician Tigellio, who would have bought lands in the area of the Amphitheatre to build his luxurious house. The first series of archaeological investigations by Canon Spano discovered some spaces that he named “Casa degli Stucchi” ( Plaster House), for the extensive use of covering plaster.

The excavating job continued in the 60s, with the Superintendent of Sardinian Antiquities, Gennaro Pesce: another domus emerged, the “Casa del Tablinio Dipinto” ( House of Painted Tablinio) and a spa building, whose perforated brick floor, testifies to the likely housing of suspensurae of the caldarium termale.

Finally, the analysis of the found structures, together with the recovery of ceramic materials, give us information about a chronological age between the Republican Period and the sixth-seventh century AD.

The balance of the façade and the uniformity of the openings emphasize the austere appearance of the building. On the roof of the building a statue of an angel towers over a redundant decoration. The central part is emphasized by a horizontal decoration resting on a stone base of irregular size.

Villa Cao, set in a park, is suggested by Slow Food, Gambero Rosso and Micheline guide.

All bedrooms have private bathroom, with heating, air conditioning, Tv, hair-dryer, frigobar, ADSL WI-FI. Free parking.

Breakfast includes, besides the classic italian menu, fresh local products and typical Sardinian pastries. It is served on the cool patio in summer and in the spacious, sunlit dining room in winter.

Both locations overlook the beautiful garden.

Guests are also welcome to browse through collection of books and magazines of Sardinia. Free Internet point.

Foreign languages spoken: English, Franch and Spanish.

While smoking is not allowed indoors, smokers are welcome to use the garden.

Pets are welcome.

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