Castle of San Michele
Castello di San Michele
A medieval castle on a hilltop northwest of the city, ringed by three towers and now used as an exhibition space. The hilltop park offers views over the whole city.
The castle was built around the 10th century, reinforced by the Aragonese family in the 14th century, and once served as a quarantine station during plague outbreaks. Today it hosts exhibitions of contemporary art and photography. The surrounding hilltop park has dense pine woods, walking paths and lookouts over the city, the lagoon and the sea in the distance. The park is free, while castle exhibitions charge admission by exhibition, and opening times vary. Take a bus or taxi up the hill.
Opening hours
Park about 08:00 until sunset
Nearby sights
- Tuvixeddu Necropolis
- Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari
- Botanical Garden of Cagliari
- National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari
- Torre di San Pancrazio
- San Benedetto Market
- Church of Sant'Efisio
- Palazzo Regio