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Culture of Sardinia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Palme Each town of this wonderful island has its unique cultural traditions and historical monuments. The main symbol of Sassari is Rosello Fountain located near the bridge of the same name. It was built at the spring-well that has been used in the 15th century. Opening of the fountain became a new stage in the life of the city; local women washed linen in it, and workers brought huge barrels to fill them with clean water.
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A huge number of old religious buildings have survived on the island. In Cagliari you can see the beautiful St. Mary's Cathedral. Its construction took place in the 18th century; it was decided to build a cathedral on the site of the old Gothic church. It represents an impressive landmark with a strong predominance of elements of baroque architecture, but experts can easily see other styles in its foreside. The place of construction was chosen for a reason, as there is a healing source attracting pilgrims at its walls.
The main tour object of the capital is the Roman amphitheater, a prehistoric building that has perfectly preserved to this day. Thousands of years ago, gladiator fights and horse races watched by thousands of spectators have been held on this grand arena. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Palazzo d'Albios located in the small town of Alghero is notable too. Built in the 16th century, the cathedral is not only impressive in appearance, but also has a unique interior decoration. It should be noted that the old town of Alghero is characterized by an abundance of historical sites. Ancient fortification walls and narrow winding streets with amazing medieval buildings have survived there.
Il porto One of the most interesting historical sites is located in Barumini; we are talking about the famous fortress, Nuraghe of Barumini. There are more than 7000 columns of conical shape there; locals used a rather unusual material – basalt – to construct them. Basalt was mined on the slopes of extinct volcanoes. According to scientists, unique buildings have been erected over 2500 years ago. Unusual historical monuments have managed to survive to the present day only in part; the central tower surrounded by the ruins and lower structures is just amazing. Sardegna strikes curious travelers with an abundance of unique historical landmarks.
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Iconic cultural sights of Italy

Italy is a country with an amazingly rich history and culture. Its capital, Rome, was founded in the 8th century BC, and for millennia its history was shrouded in legends, myths and great historical achievements. On the territory of the city there are monuments of history and architecture. One of the most recognizable is the Roman Coliseum, built in the 1st century. The Coliseum served as an amphitheater, where gladiators fought and other amusements of the ancient Romans were held. It accommodated more than 50 thousand people. Another unique construction is the Roman Forum, consisting of a complex of buildings. In the days of Ancient Rome, it was the center of the cultural, spiritual, political and economic life of the empire. It includes the temples of Saturn, Venus and Roma, Vesta, Caesar, Concordia, several arches, basilicas. … Open
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Sardinia
♥   Cattedrale di S. Maria delle Neve, Nuoro, 35.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica della Neve, Cuglieri, 38.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale di Ss. Pietro e Paolo, Ales, 42.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Santuario Nostra Signora del Rimedio, Oristano, 43 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Oristano, 43.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Duomo di S. Giusta, Santa Giusta, 43.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Chiesa San Pietro, Bosa, 45.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Sardinia

Alghero
The indigenous people used limestone and sandstone to build their houses. Besides fragments of ancient buildings, visitors can see elements of old walls and other constructions. There were large port towns here yet during the prehistoric era. During the excavations in ... Open »
Cagliari
Fans of art should not forget to visit Municipal Art Gallery, which is located near the abovementioned Archaeological Museum. The halls of the gallery are decorated in a unique style and in addition numerous old paintings the gallery exhibits a rich collection of ... Open »
Ajaccio
The Old Town part of the city has the greatest interest for tourists. Start your observation of the city’s points of interest from visiting Foch Square. The square is surrounded by beautiful old buildings. This place is genuinely liked by people who enjoy walking as ... Open »
Corse
Filitosa Historical Park is a landmark of world importance. According to scientific data, the first settlement there was founded more than eight thousand years ago. Large selection of sites is offered by the island's capital, the city of Ajaccio. Tourists have to visit ... Open »
Bastia
Bastia is a charming and cozy town, all landmarks of which are possible to see within one day. The central square of the town, St. Nicolas, is the best place to start the observation of the city because several beautiful streets and avenues start from this square. There ... Open »
Elba Island
In Elba, you can visit a lot of cult buildings, which has a rich history. For example, The Church of Mercy, named in honor of the Brotherhood, founded by Giovanni Medici, has been opened to the congregation for more than three centuries. This is the place, where the ... Open »
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