Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town – Bastion of Saint Remy loop from Cagliari

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Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town – Bastion of Saint Remy loop from Cagliari

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Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town – Bastion of Saint Remy loop from Cagliari

03:20

12.4km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.70 km for 66 m

Closed: • 9:00 PM-9:00 AM & 3:30 PM-5:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.88 km

Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Wonderful streets in Cagliari, some very beautiful with different flower pots.

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5.63 km

Bastion of Saint Remy

Highlight • Monument

A great place with super views of the city.

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5.66 km

The bastion rises on the foundations of the medieval city and bears the name of the first Piedmontese viceroy, the Baron of Saint-Remy. When you stand in front of this impressive classical building, you will immediately notice the harmonious interplay of white and yellow limestone columns, crowned by finely crafted Corinthian capitals. Designed by architects Giuseppe Costa and Fulgenzio Setti, the majestic Umberto I terrace offers breathtaking views over the city and is a witness to an architecture that was formally inaugurated in 1902.

The bastion has undergone many changes over the years: the double staircase and the triumphal arch, once proud symbols of the building, were damaged by bombs from World War II in 1943. But with the same precision and care with which they were once built, these parts have been restored to their former glory. The covered promenade that stretches behind the arch tells its own stories: once a place for celebratory banquets, later an infirmary during the wars and a refuge for those who had lost everything. And in 1948 the first edition of the Sardinia International Fair was held here.

You can find more highlights and tours in and around Cagliari here: komoot.de/collection/2433150/-cagliari

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5.94 km

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Cecilia (Cagliari Cathedral)

Highlight • Religious Site

In the middle of the historic Castello district of Cagliari, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria stands proudly, an impressive testament to art and faith. Its official title, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta e di Santa Cecilia, tells of a centuries-long history and a deep-rooted faith.

When you enter this sacred place you are transported to another time. The foundation of this cathedral was laid in the 13th century in the Pisan Romanesque style and reflects seven centuries of urban development. You can almost feel the historical touch of the time when the representatives of the three Stamenti were sworn in here, when Cagliari was still the center of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Over the years, this gem has been carefully modified. The Baroque elements of the 17th and 18th centuries harmonize elegantly with the neo-Romanesque facade added in the 20th century, inspired by the majestic Pisa Cathedral.

But beyond its architectural significance, the cathedral exudes spirituality and community. The central liturgical ceremonies take place here, led by the archdiocese.

The opening hours allow visitors to experience the magic of this place every day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A highlight is undoubtedly the colorful stones that adorn the floors, columns and altars - an impressive work of art that will be remembered.

You can find more highlights and tours in and around Cagliari here: komoot.de/collection/2433150/-cagliari.

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6.04 km

View of Cagliari and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.79 km

Ficus Magnolioides of Sardinia

Highlight • Natural Monument

Two big ficus

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7.36 km

San Pancrazio Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In the heart of Cagliari's historic Castello district, the Torre di San Pancrazio stands proudly, a striking testament to medieval architecture and Sardinia's turbulent history. The thick walls of this tower fortress, built in 1305 during the Pisan rule of the city, have kept many secrets.

Behind this monumental structure is the Sardinian architect Giovanni Capula, who designed not only this fortress but also the famous Torre dell'Elefante and the now partially destroyed Torre dell'Aquila. Each of these towers tells of a time when Cagliari and all of Sardinia were preparing for impending invasions, especially from the Aragonese. The light-colored limestone used to build the Torre di San Pancrazio comes directly from the nearby Colle di Bonaria and gives the tower its distinctive appearance. With walls up to 3 meters thick in some places, it stood like an impregnable bulwark against would-be invaders.

The tower served not only as a defensive structure but also as a gateway to the Castello district. Even today, you can stroll through this gate and be transported back to the times when knights and merchants passed through here.

Under Aragonese rule, the Torre di San Pancrazio changed again when it was converted into a prison. But despite all the changes and the centuries that have passed, the tower exudes a timeless elegance, especially after the restoration work in 1906 that partially restored it to its original state.

As you wander through Cagliari, don't miss this masterpiece of medieval architecture and feel the breath of history that hangs in the air here.

You can find more highlights and tours in and around Cagliari here: komoot.de/collection/2433150/-cagliari.

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7.37 km

Porta Cristina

Highlight • Monument

The current gate replaced the seventeenth-century escape door and was built in 1825 in the neoclassical style according to a design by Count Carlo Pilo Boyl, approved by King Carlo Felice of Savoy. The gate was named after Cristina in honor of Queen Maria Cristina, Carlo Felice's bride.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

2.76 km

2.44 km

903 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

2.84 km

1.81 km

609 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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19°C

25 %

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Comments

June 3, 2024,Cagliari (Sardinien)

Can't edit the tour and no time for the description 🤗, hence only the pictures.

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October 4, 2023,Sardinien - Cagliari - Stadtrundgang

Today we visited Cagliari, the capital and largest city in Sardinia. On the way there you pass a large, artificially created shallow water lake where flamingos live. You only see something like that in the zoo...🥰.
The starting point for our city tour was a parking garage which we luckily found. Parking in the city is anything but easy and …

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