Sights
Cagliari Cathedral (Santa Maria)
The cathedral at the top of Castello, with a 20th-century façade in medieval style, rich baroque chapels and a crypt carved into the rock.
Sights
National Archaeological Museum
Sardinia's prehistory in one place, including the bronze figurines of the island's ancient Nuragic people. In the Cittadella dei Musei at the top of Castello; open daily.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita | 29 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Beaches & parksClosed Mondays
Botanical Garden
A university garden of Mediterranean and tropical plants laid out among Roman cisterns and quarries, below the Castello walls.
Sights
Torre dell'Elefante
A 14th-century Pisan gate tower named after the small stone elephant on its side. Climbing access varies, so check locally; the outside alone is a fine sight.