But still there are many reasons to travel to Sardinia and one of them is
its southern, more authentic, side. To be precise, one of them is the regions’
capital Cagliari, an outdoor museum
of the different cultures that passed through Sardinia over time. And a perfect
base location for trips to the
surrounding Mediterranean beaches and
resorts, like the fascinating Villasimius.
If you desire to discover
this island, read something more about these destinations, then compare it with
this post about Emerald coast and finally ask yourself: which direction to
take, north or south?
Cagliari
Cagliari
is an interesting city for its history, due to its beautiful beach Poetto, and
for its extensive wetlands populated by numerous species of birds, including
pink flamingos. Founded, it is believed, by the Phoenicians, Cagliari has a
heterogeneous appearance that reflects the diversity of cultures that have
crossed it.
From the Carthaginian Necropolis to the Roman Amphitheatre, from
the Byzantine architecture to the fortifications of Pisans, up to the
eighteenth century buildings built under the Piemontese domain: the ancient
history of the city is told by its buildings. Cagliari also suffered a very
hard bombing during the Second World War, and in some places the wounds are
still visible today. The Roman Amphitheatre, dating from the second century AD,
carved into the white limestone of an old quarry, is undoubtedly the most
important Roman monument in the island.
It's also very pleasant to walk in the
historical center of the city and especially in the Medieval Quarter Castello,
where between dark and narrow cobbled streets, ancient buildings, stairs,
squares and scenic walks along the walls, stands the Cathedral of Santa Maria
with its two precious Romanesque pulpits. From the Bastion of Saint Remy, that
was once part of the fortifications of the old city, you can enjoy a beautiful
view of the city and harbor in the Angels’ Gulf.
Villasimius
Ancient small fishermen village called Carbonaria on the south-western coast of Sardinia, renamed Villasimius in 1862, it was converted into a pleasant and frequented seaside resort.Some monuments evoke the past of the village: the Archaeological Museum and the Old Fortress that date back to the fourteenth century. But the most attractive thing for tourists are the beautiful beaches nearby: Cala Pisanu for its transparent waters, Porta Sa Ruxi for the fine, white sand, Campu Longu and Campus ideal for surfing and, last but not least, Punta Molentis.
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