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Necropoli Tuvixeddu and "Grotta della Vipera" (Cagliari)
The city of Cagliari can boast the presence on its territory of the largest Phoenician/Punic necropolis in terms of number of graves. The necropolis was first used during the Punic era (500 – 200 B.C.) and remained a burial site up to the Roman era. The “Tomba dell’Ureo” and the “Tomba del Combattente” are two of the most interesting Punic era tombs and are adorned by fresco paintings. The renowned ”Grotta della Vipera” lies on the slopes of Tuvixeddu hill and was built in the second century A.D. One of the most outstanding things about the tomb are the Latin and Greek inscriptions on the walls of the tomb which tell of a love story. The first archaeological excavations were carried out in the early 1900’s, but unexplored areas still remain today.
Cittadel of Museums (Cagliari)
The Cittadella of Museums in Cagliari is in fact a series of buildings which host the most important historic and artistic exhibitions pertaining to Cagliari and the rest of Sardinia. Among them: the National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari, the National Gallery, the Susini wax Museum, and the Museum of Siamese Arts. The Archaeological Museum is the most important in Sardinia because it hosts the major part of all the artifacts and other material excavated in the whole of Sardinia.
Molentargius Park (Cagliari)
The Park is a wetland covering a territory of about 1,600 hectares, delimited by the urban expansion of the Municipalities of Cagliari, Quartu S. Elena, Selargius, Quartucciu and by Poetto coastal area. It was established in 1999 with the aim to safeguard and enhance a site of international interest which was already recognized in 1977 by the Ramsar Convention as an important place for the stop, wintering, and nesting of several species of aquatic birds. The exceptional nature of the site is given by the presence of both freshwater and salty water basins separated by a flat area with mainly dry features, called Is Arenas. The freshwater areas include the ponds of Bellarosa Minore and Perdalonga, born as meteoric waters expansion basins. The salty water areas include the stretches of water of the former system of Cagliari Salt Pans, and in particular Bellarosa Maggiore or Molentargius (first evaporation pan), Stagno di Quartu (2nd and 3rd evaporation pans), the other salt pans (Cagliari salt pans), and Perda Bianca (former bittern collecting area).
Quirra Castle (Villaputzu)
It is at the top of mount Cuidas, in the area of Villaputzu and you can get here by following the road for Castiadas and then road 125. You must then drive past Muravera and will reach the castle after about 79 kilometres. Go towards the coast, passed the bridge that crosses Frumini Durci and continue on foot to the top where you will admire the medieval castle that is very evocative although in ruins. It was built in the XIII century by the Giudicato of Cagliari and was seat of many land owners during the Spanish dominion.
San Sperate (Cagliari)
The village of S. Sperate is often called the “Museum Town”, and it is a continuous discovering of artistic expression of a population, preserved in the splendid murals that adorn the houses and that surprise us from every corner of the street.
We walk through the narrow streets and looking at the beautiful paintings we try to understand what these street artists wanted to tell us.
Sette Fratelli Park (Villasimius)
The Parco dei Sette Fratelli is also another interesting place for excursions and outdoor activity on foot, and indeed just for getting away from it all. The park lies in Castiadas, the South-Sastern area of the Province of Cagliari. The hills in the park are no higher than 1000m and part of the original fauna is still present to this day and consists of 350 different species.
Roman Amphitheatre in Cagliari
The Roman Amphitheatre in Cagliari, which was built in the second century D.C., is one of the most important and best maintained examples of Roman architecture. The theatre was in part built into the surrounding rocks, the rest being built up from scratch. All that remains today is the part that was built into rocks, of which it is possible to admire the seating tiers, the auditorium, the underground passages and the animal pit where the wild animals used in the performances were kept. The amphitheatre has been regularly used to accommodate concerts and shows during the summer season for a few years now.
Location: VILLASIMIUS
CAPO CARBONARA MARINE PROTECTED AREA
Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area is located in the south-eastern portion of Sardinia. The area includes the coastline extending from Capo Boi, in the western sector within the Gulf of Cagliari, to Punta Is Proceddus at north-east; the two main rocky islands, Cavoli and Serpentara, are respectively the southernmost and easternmost portions of the coast. Try scuba dive in Capo Carbonara with our expert divers. Very few locations in the Mediterranean have the same natural beauty such as the white sandy beaches, the wonderful characteristic fragrances of the Mediterranean nature and the high concentration of sea life preserved by the Protected Marine Area Institution of Capo Carbonara. Our expert partners offer a wide range of scuba diving excursions inside the Protected Marine Area.Location:
CAVOLI ISLAND - VILLASIMIUS
THE VIRGIN OF THE SEA
In 1979, in the south part of the Cavoli sland, was laid on the seabed at a depth of about ten meters, a statue of the sculptor Pinuccio Sciola dedicated to the Virgin of the Sea, the patron saint and protector of sailors and shipwreckeds. On September 8th of every year, there is an important festival, with the spectacular procession of boats from the nearby coast of Villasimius, culminating with celebrations, traditional sardinian songs and dances in the typical sardinian dress.
Location: CAPO CARBONARA
CAVOLI ISLAND
Cavoli Island is a small granitic island in the far south-eastern tip of Sardinia, less than one kilometre away from Capo Carbonara, a frontier land with unsurmountable beauty, immersed in a wild and protected naturalistic context. Its irregular coast is dotted with small coves surrounded by granite boulders with white sand bottom: long and narrow cala di Ponente, accessible to small boats, cala del Morto to the south, Cala del Ceppo and the largest and protected Cala di Scasciu.
Location: CAGLIARI
SAN BENEDETTO MARKET
With its 8,000 square meters, San Benedetto Market is the largest covered market in Italy. Take a walk among the market stalls, listening to the stories about the gastronomic traditions of the island in an environment full of life and intense colours and scents. Finish your visit with a tasting of local products accompanied by a glass of wine for a day full of flavors.
Location: CAGLIARI
THE UNDERGROUND CITY
Cagliari is a city that hides two souls, one in the open air in the light of everyday life, and the other more hidden that contains ancient stories. A short but intense tour that in a few hours will take you back in time, to discover the secrets of Cagliari, a city of unique beauty and history!
Location: CAGLIARI
THE DEVIL'S SADDLE
The Devil’s Saddle is one of the most significant features of Cagliari. Thanks to its particular geo-morphological shape it is a symbol of the city skyline, especially of the Poetto beach. Enjoy an excursion to the Devil’s Saddle: you will enjoy stunning views over the Gulf of the Angels. Be ready to retrace the history of the city in a pleasant walk through archaeology and nature.
Location: NORA
THE ANCIENT CITY OF NORA
A tour in the south-west coast of the island that will take you to the discovery of the Punic-Roman city of Nora, the place where the first testimony of the name "Sardinia" was found. Make a real journey through time in the ancient Roman ruins surrounded by a crystal clear sea. You will be able to discover the history of how the city has stratified since its first Phoenician foundation in the 8th century BC until the fall of the Roman Empire.
SU MARMURI CAVES
We can show you mysterious tunnels formed millions of years ago, and the openings hidden between the tacchi of Ulassai, to discover a unique and fascinating spectacle. The Grotta Su Marmuri, many kilometres long and 35m high, is considered one of Europe's most impressive caves. Having descended the 200 steps at the entrance to the cave, the visit follows an easy path that passes an endless series of pools which often form lakes along the right wall. The concretions, whose size is in line with the rest of the cave, are fascinating, as are the enormous stalagmites and curtained flows of limestone which hang down from the walls of the cave.