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Archaeological Cagliari

This itinerary proposes a walk among monuments and archaeological sites dating back to different ages, still visible in Cagliari.

Cagliari allows visitors to take a step back in time and learn about its long history through the numerous archaeological sites from different eras. The monuments dating back to Roman civilization are imposing and among the most important at a regional level, such as the amphitheatre, the Villa of Tigellio and the Viper cave. There are numerous archaeological remains scattered within the places of nature, from the Garden of the Capuchins to the promontory of the Devil’s Saddle (Sella del Diavolo). The city also hides shelters and underground tunnels under its streets. A visit to the Castle of Saint Michele, which stands on the homonymous hill cannot be missed. The archaeological itinerary includes a stop at the museum of the treasure of Saint Eulalia and the discovery of the basilica of Saint Saturnino, the oldest of the city.

Viper's Cave

Viale Sant'Avendrace 87

Viper's Cave

Viale Sant'Avendrace 87

Tigellio's Villa

Via Carbonazzi, 7

Tigellio's Villa

Via Carbonazzi, 7

Botanical Garden

viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 9-11

Botanical Garden

viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 9-11

Botanical Garden

viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 9-11

Garden of the Capuchins

Viale Merello, 59

Garden of the Capuchins

Viale Merello, 59

Roman Amphitheatre

Viale Sant'Ignazio da Laconi

Roman Amphitheatre

Viale Sant'Ignazio da Laconi

Roman Amphitheatre

Viale Sant'Ignazio da Laconi

Basilica of San Saturnino

Piazza San Cosimo

Basilica of San Saturnino

Piazza San Cosimo

Basilica of San Saturnino

Piazza San Cosimo

Air-Raid Refuge Don Bosco

Via San Giovanni Bosco

Air-Raid Refuge Don Bosco

Via San Giovanni Bosco

Cavity of Via Vittorio Veneto

Via Vittorio Veneto, 40

Cavity of Via Vittorio Veneto

Via Vittorio Veneto, 40

Castle of San Michele

Via Sirai - via Cinquini

Castle of San Michele

Via Sirai - via Cinquini

Castle of San Michele

Via Sirai - via Cinquini

The Fullonica

tra Via XX Settembre e viale Regina Margherita

The Fullonica

tra Via XX Settembre e viale Regina Margherita

La Scala di Ferro (Ex Bastione di Monserrato)

Viale Regina Margherita, 48 - Via Torino

La Scala di Ferro (Ex Bastione di Monserrato)

Viale Regina Margherita, 48 - Via Torino

Well of San Pancras

Piazza Indipendenza

Well of San Pancras

Piazza Indipendenza

Devil's Saddle

Viale Calamosca, 09126 Cagliari CA, Italia

Devil's Saddle

Viale Calamosca, 09126 Cagliari CA, Italia

Devil's Saddle

Viale Calamosca, 09126 Cagliari CA, Italia

Devil's Saddle

Viale Calamosca, 09126 Cagliari CA, Italia

Points of interest

Tappa 1

Viper's Cave

Viale Sant'Avendrace 87 Visit
Tappa 2

Tigellio's Villa

Via Carbonazzi, 7 Visit
Tappa 3

Botanical Garden

viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 9-11 Visit
Tappa 4

Garden of the Capuchins

Viale Merello, 59 Visit
Tappa 5

Roman Amphitheatre

Viale Sant'Ignazio da Laconi Visit
Tappa 6

Museum of the Treasure of Saint Eulalia

Vico del Collegio, 2 Visit
Tappa 7

Basilica of San Saturnino

Piazza San Cosimo Visit
Tappa 8

Covered Walkway and Sperone Gallery

Piazza Costituzione Visit
Tappa 9

Air-Raid Refuge Don Bosco

Via San Giovanni Bosco Visit
Tappa 10

Cavity of Via Vittorio Veneto

Via Vittorio Veneto, 40 Visit
Tappa 11

Castle of San Michele

Via Sirai - via Cinquini Visit
Tappa 12

The Fullonica

tra Via XX Settembre e viale Regina Margherita Visit
Tappa 13

La Scala di Ferro (Ex Bastione di Monserrato)

Viale Regina Margherita, 48 - Via Torino Visit
Tappa 14

Well of San Pancras

Piazza Indipendenza Visit
Tappa 15

Devil's Saddle

Viale Calamosca, 09126 Cagliari CA, Italia Visit

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