Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

One of the oldest Italian cities, Cagliari is the only Phoenician colony on the island that survived through millennia and took shape under foreign rulers who left traces of their epochs and cultures. Walk in the footsteps of the ancients at the Roman Amphitheater, carved into the Hill of Buon Cammino in the second century AD. Today, the island of Sardinia boasts a picturesque harbor and city nucleus surrounded by fortifications built by the Pisans in the thirteenth century. Explore the storied history of Cagliari through panoramic views from the top of Monte Urpinu. Stroll through the Old Town, rich in landmarks, including the thirteenth-century Cathedral of Santa Maria, built in the Pisan Romanesque style, and the Bastion of St. Remy, overlooking the historic Marina district, with its maze of narrow streets, ancient buildings, and corner cafés. Cagliari is your gateway to Sardinia’s natural beauty, including Molentargius-Saline Regional Park and nearby Poetto Beach.