Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sardinia's second city is a proud and cultured university town with a medieval heart and a
modern outlook. It's not an immediately appealing place, but once you've broken through
the drab outskirts you'll discover a grand centre and an evocative, lived-in historical core.
The city's golden age came in the 14th century, firstly as capital of the medieval Gi-
udicato di Logudoro and then as an autonomous city-state. But decline followed and for
centuries the city was ruled by Spanish colonialists.
Sights
Museo Nazionale Sanna
(
www.museosannasassari.it
; Via Roma 64; adult/reduced €4/2; 9am-8pm Tue-Sun)
This is Sassari's
main attraction and the archaeological collection is quite comprehensive. The highlight is
the
nuraghic
bronzeware, including weapons, bracelets, votive boats and figurines depict-
ing humans and animals. It also has an interesting picture gallery and a small collection of
Sardinian folk art.
MUSEUM
Centro Storico
8.30am-noon & 4-7.30pm)
dazzles with its 18th-century baroque facade: a giddy free-for-
all of statues, reliefs, friezes and busts. Inside, the cathedral reverts to its original Gothic
character.
Nearby, imposing 19th-century buildings flank
Piazza Italia
, one of Sardinia's most im-
pressive public spaces.
HISTORIC QUARTER
Sleeping
B&B Quattrogatti
( 349 4060481, 079 23 78 19;
www.quattrogatti.eu
;
Via S Eligio 5; s/d/tr €40/75/105; )
You can
expect a heartfelt
benvenuto
(welcome) at this cosy B&B, with quirky, colourful rooms
and a wonderfully relaxed vibe. It's named after the four cats that can often be found
slumbering in the inner courtyard. Breakfast is an appetising spread of local goodies and
homemade jams.
B&B
€
Hotel Vittorio Emanuele
HOTEL
€€
