
Largest city in Sardinia, Italy
“Step into streets shaped by centuries of history, where ancient walls and timeless architecture tell stories of the past.”
Cagliari is a municipality and the capital and largest city of the island of Sardinia, an autonomous region of Italy. It has about 145,981 inhabitants, while its metropolitan city, including 69 other nearby municipalities, has about 536,245 inhabitants. According to Eurostat, the population of the functional urban area, the commuting zone of Cagliari, rises to 476,975. Cagliari is the 27th largest city proper in Italy.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Mild weather and blooming scenery set the stage for relaxed exploration.
Long, sunny days give you extra hours to explore and soak it all in.
Mellow light and mild weather are perfect for slow, scenic strolls.
Fewer visitors and cozy atmospheres make for a relaxed, unhurried visit.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
A comfortable walk covers most of what's worth seeing.
There is little organized public transport here; getting around usually means walking, taxis or a car.
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