Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Piazza San Cosimo; 9am-1pm Tue-Sat)
A five-minute walk east of Piazza Contituzione, this
5th-century basilica is one of Sardinia's oldest churches and a striking example of palaeo-
Christian architecture. It stands over a Roman necropolis where Saturninus, a much-
revered local martyr, was buried in AD 304.
Santuario & Basilica di
Nostra Signora di Bonaria
(
www.bonaria.eu
; Piazza Bonaria 2; donations welcome; 6.30am-noon & 4.30pm-7.30pm)
Around
1km southeast of Via Roma, and crowning the Bonaria hill, is this hugely popular pilgrim
site. Devotees come from all over the world to pray to
Nostra Signora di Bonaria,
a statue
of the Virgin Mary that is said to have saved a 14th-century Spanish ship during a storm.
To the right of the sanctuary, the much larger basilica still acts as a landmark for returning
sailors.
CHURCH, LOOKOUT
Piazza Yenne
Crowned with a statue of King Carlo Felice, this square is a favourite local hang-out, es-
pecially on summer nights when its bars, gelaterie and pavement cafes buzz with young
Cagliaritani.
PIAZZA
Museo d'Arte Siamese
ART GALLERY
(
www.museicivicicagliari.it
;
Piazza dell'Arsenale; adult/reduced €2/1; 10am-8pm Tue-Sun, to 6pm
winter)
Showcases an eclectic collection of Asian art, crafts and weaponry.
Museo del Tesoro e Area
Archeologica di Sant'Eulalia
(Vico del Collegio 2; adult/reduced €5/3.50; 10am-1pm & 4-7pm Tue-Sun)
Contains a rich collec-
tion of religious art, as well as an archaeological area, which extends for up to 200 sq
metres beneath the adjacent
Chiesa di Sant'Eulalia
.
MUSEUM
Exmà
(
www.camuweb.it
;
Via San Lucifero 71; adult/reduced €3/2; 9am-1pm & 4-8pm Tue-Sun)
Occupying
Cagliari's former abattoir, this cultural centre stages contemporary art exhibitions and
summer concerts.
ART GALLERY
