Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cattedrale di Santa Maria
CATHEDRAL
(
www.duomodicagliari.it
; Piazza Palazzo 4; 7.30am-8pm Mon-Sat, 8am-1pm & 4.30-8.30pm Sun)
Cagliari's graceful cathedral stands proud on Piazza Palazzo. Apart from the
square-based bell tower, little remains of the original 13th-century Gothic structure - the
interior is 17th-century baroque and the Pisan-Romanesque facade is a 20th-century imita-
tion. Inside are two intricate stone pulpits, sculpted by Guglielmo da Pisa and donated to
the city in 1312.
TOWER
Torre dell'Elefante
(
www.camuweb.it
;
Via Università; adult/reduced €4/2.50; 10.30am-7pm Tue-Sun summer, 9am-5pm
winter)
One of only two Pisan towers still standing, the Torre dell'Elefante is named after
the sculpted elephant by the vicious-looking portcullis. The 42m-high tower became
something of a horror show, thanks to its foul decor: the Spaniards beheaded the Marchese
di Cea here and left her severed head lying around for 17 years! Climb to the top for far-
reaching city views.
Anfiteatro Romano
(
www.anfiteatroromano.it
; Viale Sant'Ignazio; closed for restoration)
This amphitheatre is
Cagliari's must-see Roman monument. Although much of the original 2nd-century theatre
was cannibalised for building mat-erial, enough has survived to pique the imagination.
The amphitheatre was closed for restoration at the time of writing, but it's still worth tak-
ing a look from the outside.
ROMAN SITE
Torre di San Pancrazio
(Piazza Indipendenza; adult/reduced €4/2.50; 10.30am-7pm Tue-Sun summer, 9am-5pm winter)
Over
by the citadel's northeastern gate, this 36m-high tower is the Torre dell'Elefante's twin.
Completed in 1305, it is built on the city's highest point and has grandstand views of the
Golfo di Cagliari.
TOWER
Bastione San Remy
LOOKOUT
