Castello District
Casteddu
The medieval old town on the hilltop of Cagliari. Its walls, towers and narrow lanes, built by the Pisans, hide a cathedral, palaces and viewpoints.
The Castello District was built during the Pisan rule in the 13th century. It is surrounded by walls and guarded by two gate towers, the Elephant Tower and the San Pancrazio Tower. The main street runs along the ridge. The cathedral, the viewpoint palace, and the museum quarter where the archaeological museum is located are all within walking distance. The viewpoints by the walls look over the port, the wetlands and the Gulf of Angels. The slopes are steep, so you can reach the hill by the steps from Bastione di Saint Remy or by the public lift. Wear flat shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cagliari Cathedral
- Palazzo Regio
- Torre dell'Elefante
- Bastione di Saint Remy
- Torre di San Pancrazio
- Church of Sant'Efisio
- National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari
- Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari