Cagliari is the capital and largest city of Sardinia. It was also the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia before Italian unification. It is an important city for art and architecture and preserving the Sardinian way of life and its history. Libraries such as the University Library and the Regional Library contain hundreds of book and documents showcasing Sardinia’s rich and unique history. There are plenty of restaurants in Cagliari serving traditional Sardinian foods which, as you would expect of an island, is heavily based on seafood. Rent a car in Cagliari and you will be able to explore the city as you wish as well as be able to head out further into the island itself.
Cagliari is home to many interesting sights, the most notable of which is Il Castello, the city’s medieval old town. Visitors to Il Castello are treated to a maze of fortifications and the influence of both Pisan and Aragonese rule is evident throughout the area. Many other architectural styles also reside in Il Castello, including the renovated Neo-Romanesque Cathedral and the Catalan Gothic Chiesa della Purissima. Elsewhere in the city the Roman Amphitheatre, which dates back to 2AD, is another example of the many cultures which have been present here. Hiring a car in Cagliari is a great way to maximise your enjoyment of the city and see as many of the different sites as possible.
