I want to share information that can be useful to those who decided or so far only thinks to visit the Italian Island of Sardinia, or rather the main city of this island Cagliari. For tourists, it is of great interest, since his story begins in the eighth century to our era and for such a long period, under the influence of various cultures, which could not leave his mark. Attractions in this city are quite a lot, but I want to talk about some of those who, in my opinion, are of the greatest interest.
One of these attractions is Castello Di San Michele What means the Fortress of St. Michael, which was built in the tenth century and for a long time played the role of the defensive building of the city.
In the 17th century, during the plague epidemic in Cagliari, the fortress and its territory was used as an insulator for the treatment of infected, after which the territory was abandoned and was not used. Currently, the fortress has the status of the museum, as well as various exhibitions and exposures of a temporary nature are held in it. The castle is located on a hill, offering a beautiful view of the city. To get to the fortress yourself you need to take the bus number 5, and get to the final stop, which is at the foot of the fortress hill. The fortress of St. Michael is open daily, except Monday from ten in the morning to ten o'clock in the evening. Visit paid and costs five euros. If another exhibition will be held during your visit to the territory, in addition to the price for the entrance you will have to pay for the cost of visiting the exposure.
Another interesting building is the Roman amphitheater, which is dated to the second century of our era. His uniqueness lies in the fact that the stands and premises are not built, and carved in a limestone rock.
This amphitheater could accommodate up to 10,000 people. Currently, the stands and the arena are strengthened with metal structures that makes it possible to carry out various concerts and performances during the summer season. A visit to the amphitheater is paid and costs four euros for adults, two for students and schoolchildren. In summer, the time of work from 9.30 am to 17.30, in winter 9.30 to 13.30. Weekend Monday. There is an amphitheater VIALE SANT 'IGNAZIO, Saint Ignatius Avenue.
Basilica Di San Saturnino or Russian Basilica Saint Saturnina is considered the oldest church in Cagliari and was built in the fifth century at the site of the burial Saturnina, who was killed during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, for refusing to worship Jupiter.
It was in 304 AD. Subsequently, Saturnina was counted for the saints and at the moment he was revered as a patron of Cagliari. Every year, October 30 is celebrated in the city as a day of memory. Sarcophag of Holy Saturnina is now in the Cathedral of St. Mary in Cagliari. Currently, after almost 18 years of restoration, the church is re-opened for parishioners.
Basilica is located at the foot of Bonaria Hill, which is located on the Saint Goat Square.
No less interest is CRIPTA DI Santa Restituta. This is a crypt of Holy Restituts, which is in the cave, which became for the mother of St. Eusevia, Restatutors of the shelter in the fifth century of our era.
The caves served as the temple up to the 13th century, then not used for a long time and only in the 17th century above them built the Church of Holy Restituities. Local residents used a crypt during the war as a bomb shelter. The church is open from 9 am to 19.30 pm, except Monday and the admission is free. There is a crypt and church on the street of Saint Etizio in the Stampache district.
It is impossible not to note the beauty and greatness of the Cathedra Santa Maria (Cattedrale di Santa Maria), which is currently the residence of Metropolitan and Archbishop of Cagliari. Built in the 13th century and over the next four centuries was reconstructed with the addition of various elements.
The building was perfectly preserved, and due to its unique acoustics on Saturdays after 20.30 in the evening, concerts of religious and classical music are held in the Cathedral. The cathedral is open from 8.30 am to 20.00 pm, every day except Monday. Located a temple on the Palace Square in the Upper Area of Castello. In the same area there is Bastione Di San Remy, Bastion San Remy. It was built relatively recently, at the end of the 19th century, but was a very important fortifications of the city, since Jekt's bastions, Santa Katerina and Ceremona combined.
The basis for his construction was the old fortress walls that were built in the 14th century. The indoor bastion transition was used in different ways as a banquet hall, then a medical center, and during World War II, the locals, whose houses were destroyed by bomb strikes. After the restoration, art exhibitions began to be held here.
This construction is on the Constitution Square.
An interesting legend served as a reason for the construction of the Church of Our Lady on the Santuario Di Nostra Signora Di Bonaria Square. Sailors of one of the ships, so as not to die during the storm began to alleviate the vessel, throwing boxes with cargo overboard. Suddenly, the storm calmed down, and in one of the boxes with a load that the statue of the Virus Mary with a little Jesus on his hands was discovered by the waves. After these events, the statue of the Virgin Mary began to be honored in Sardinia as a patronage of sailors and the defender of the island. Now this statue is in the temple of Our Lady in Cagliari and is an object for pilgrimage of believers from around the world. So if you find yourself in Cagliari, do not miss the opportunity to pray for this miraculous statue.
The temple in the summer period is open from 6.30 am to 19.30 pm, and in winter from 6.30 to 18.30. As I said, there is a temple on the Square of Bonaria, which is located on the top of the Hill of the same name.
And churches worthy of attention in Cagliari besides those that I told not yet a small amount. For a closer acquaintance with the history of the city and the island, you can visit the Archaeological Museum in which exhibits found on Sardinia are exhibited on three floors and belong to the times ranging from the sixth century to our era. The museum is located on Piazza Arsenale, Arsenal Square in the Upper Area Castello.
The entrance to the museum for children is worth 2 euros, for an adult 4 euros. Opening hours from 9.00 to 20.00 pm.
Here is a small part of the attractions that can be visited during your stay in Sardinia, namely in Cagliari. I think that this information you are interested.