14 Best Things to Do in Cagliari, Sardinia's Cool Capital sardiniarevealed.com

Traveling to Sardinia and wondering what are the best things to do in Cagliari, its capital? Find out the coolest things to see and places to visit!

Sardinia is one of the hottest travel destinations in Italy for the summer thanks to its sun-soaked days and pristine beaches. However, not many know that the island makes it a perfect trip any time of the year. Whether you are planning your trip to Sardinia in summer or winter, this post will tell you what are the best things to do in Cagliari.

Cagliari, located in the south, is the capital of Sardinia, and in the local Sardinian language, it reads as Casteddu, which translates into “castle”. Why? Because Cagliari’s oldest center was actually a castle. A big one, with many buildings, and much life inside, but still a castle with gates that opened in the morning and shut in the evening allowing only the residents to stay in.

An ancient city with a long history, Cagliari has been under the rule of several civilizations, each of which left its own imprint on its architecture and traditions. Just like other historical cities, beneath the modern surface layers of history vouch for thousands of years of human presence.