Torre dell'Elefante
A city gate tower built by the Pisans in 1307, with a small stone elephant set into the wall. It is one of the emblems of the Castello district.
The Elephant Tower is about 30 meters high and was designed by the Sardinian architect Capula. It has stone walls on three sides and is open toward the city, with iron portcullis grilles still visible above the gateway. The name comes from a small stone elephant carved on the tower. When open, visitors can climb a wooden staircase to the top and look out over the Stampace district and the port. Opening times are irregular, admission costs a few euros, and up-to-date information is posted on the city council's website. Photographing the tower from below is also worthwhile.
Opening hours
Hours vary; check official website
Nearby sights
- Castello District
- Bastione di Saint Remy
- Cagliari Cathedral
- Palazzo Regio
- Church of Sant'Efisio
- Torre di San Pancrazio
- National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari
- Marina District & Via Roma