The first monument visitors see when arriving in Cagliari is the Basilica of Bonaria, which houses a statue of the Virgin Mary that mysteriously arrived from the sea. The Bastione Saint Remy offers breathtaking views of Cagliari after climbing its 170 steps. The oldest church is the Basilica of San Saturnino, built in the 5th century AD. When the Romans conquered Cagliari they built an amphitheater that could hold 10,000 spectators, and now hosts performances. During Pisan rule from 1216-1326 the city was fortified with walls and towers, some of which still stand like the Elephant and San Pancrazio towers. Renzo P

1. This is what you can see when arriving in Cagliari.

2. The first monument you can see arriving in Cagliari is the Basilica of Bonaria.

3. A view from the sea...

4. … and a view from the air.

5. The Basilica houses a statue of the Virgin Mary, misteriously arrived from the sea, as well as a museum containing some artifacts and mummies.

6. The most significant monument is the Bastione Saint Remy.

7. to reach the top there are two parallel staircases of about 170 steps, but after so much fatigue… you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Cagliari.

8. The Basilica of San Saturnino is the oldest church in Cagliari and it is dedicated to the patron saint of the city.

9. The church was built in the V century A.D. and is located in the suburb of Villanova.

10. When the Romans conquered Cagliari they built the“amphiateatre”

11. T he theatre could hold up to 10,000 spectators that could watch exotic animal hunting, public executions and dramatic duels to the death between gladiators.

12. The Roman amphitheatre today is a centre for lyric and theatrical shows .

13. Between 1216 and 1326, Cagliari was under the Pisan rule. The city was fortified with walls and towers. Now we can see the Elephant and San Pancrazio tower.

14. This is the elephant. Elephant tower

15. San Pancrazio tower.

16. San Pancrazio tower is the highest tower in Cagliari . The tower served as a defensive bulwark for the numerous attacks from Genoese and Moorish people.

17. Renzo Piano is one of the most famous international architect who contributed with his originality in the modernization of Cagliari.

18. This is the T Hotel, a beautiful piece of modern architecture with an height of over 62 meters.

19. It is located in Piazza Giovanni, near our school.

20. In Cagliari is easy to see the tower of the T Hotel from anywhere you look.

21. Thank you! By Martina Milito, Massimo Piga, Martina Guiso.