sardinia
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When to go: Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, Sardinia is a year-round destination. Summer months bring high temperatures although sea breezes moderate the heat. Currency: Euro Language: Italian with English frequently spoken Getting around: Renting a car is essential for exploring the coastline and mountain villages. Cagliari has a bus service, light rail and taxis.
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Roman Amphitheater of Cagliari
of the ancient name for Via Stretta, Ruga Leofantis. It reveals a spiked gate once used to lock in residents and repel invaders. It’ s soon time to make our way to the City Hall and 13th-century romanesque Cagliari Cathedral. Downstairs, in its baroque crypt, I’ m fascinated by the 192 niches that contain relics of the island’ s ancestral martyrs.
“ The old town is the most fascinating area,” Silvia explains.“ There’ s a mix of old, modern and impressive sights that very often spark the desire to see and experience more of it.”
At the end of the tour, Silvia and I part ways at the ancient Roman Amphitheater of Cagliari, built in the second century C. E. It’ s no stretch to imagine a full audience attending a theatrical production here, with the beautiful Mediterranean Sea as a majestic backdrop. With so much history and beauty concentrated on one island, I understand why generations of people have been drawn to Sardinia. image: getty. illustration: lis watkins
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