Historic Castle District Travel Guide
Cagliari
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Popular places to visit
Cagliari Cathedral
Venture down into the subterranean crypt beneath this majestic church to see where many Catholic martyrs are interred.
Bastion of Saint Remy
Enjoy a drink and watch the city go by from the promenade atop one of Cagliari's most prominent landmarks.
Civic Theatre of Castello
Enjoy a performance at Civic Theatre of Castello, a theatre with a story to tell in Cagliari. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's art scene.
Tower of the Elephant
You can find out about the history of Cagliari with a trip to Tower of the Elephant. Stroll along the marina or experience the art scene in this family-friendly area.
The Ghetto Center for Art and Culture
You can browse the exhibits at The Ghetto Center for Art and Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cagliari. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Cagliari Cathedral Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Cagliari Cathedral Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cagliari. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's art scene.
Things to do
The open air art gallery of San Sperate and Pinuccio Sciola's Sounding Stones
Tour of the Archaeological Area of Nora, entrance fees included
Barumini Su Nuraxi and Casa Zapata Tour Entrance fees included
Su Nuraxi of Barumini World Heritage UNESCO site Tour
Tour to the roman ruins of Nora
Top hotels in Historic Castle District
D.H. Lawrence
Excellent rooms. Extremely clean and well maintained. Friendly team. Great location.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Janna 'e Mare
A wonderful stay with wonderful hosts.Luca was available for requests and very kind host .Both of them were supportive hosts, A home away from home. Sparkling clean and a beautiful apartment right in the middle of a bustling citta and well connected area. Fabulous recommendations for restaurants.Will ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
UNA HOTELS T Hotel Cagliari
My stay here was great - from accommodative
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Palazzo Doglio
Overall the stay was excellent.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Phi Hotel Sighientu
The hotel was a great find. Staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel was a little out of the way from anywhere else so having a hire car was great and it was a good base for visiting both Cagliari and Villasimius. Thank you for a great stay.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Regina Margherita Hotel
Great location, clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Castle District
Villanova
While Villanova isn't home to many top sights, Citadel of Museums and San Benedetto Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marina District
Unique features of Marina District include the waterfront views and bars. Make a stop by Sant'Eulalia Archaeological Site and Treasure Museum or Crypt of the Holy Sepulcher while you're exploring the area.
Stampace
If you're spending some time in Stampace, Port of Cagliari and Piazza Yenne are top sights worth seeing.
Bonaria
While visiting Bonaria, you might make a stop by sights like Sanctuary and Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria and International Trade Fair of Sardinia.
Is Mirrionis
While there might not be top attractions in Is Mirrionis, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Michele Castle and Cagliari Planetarium.
