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Things to see in Cagliari (Italy): 58 places and when to go

Cagliari is a city in Italy with around 292,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 58 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Nature (17), Mountains (11). The best known are Nora, Italy, Golfo di Cagliari and Cagliari Cathedral. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 39.2224, 9.104
Population
About 292,000
Places
58 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (19) · Nature (17) · Mountains (11) · Temples (10) · Architecture (7) · Beaches (4)
Best time
March to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to February and July to August.
Nearest airport
FCO Rome, 392 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Monte Tiriccu, at 1,104 m.

What to see in Cagliari

The places in and around Cagliari, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 34, by what you come to do:

When to go to Cagliari

The best time to visit Cagliari is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:32
  2. FebPossible10:31
  3. MarBest time11:42
  4. AprBest time13:02
  5. MayBest time14:09
  6. JunBest time14:45
  7. JulPossible14:30
  8. AugPossible13:32
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time10:57
  11. NovPossible9:48
  12. DecPossible9:15

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In June, 58 of the 58 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Cagliari

The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 392 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Cagliari?

The best known: Nora, Italy, Golfo di Cagliari, Cagliari Cathedral, Basilica of San Saturnino, Shrine of Our Lady of Bonaria. In all, 58 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Cagliari?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.

How do you get to Cagliari?

The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 392 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cagliari as the destination and these 58 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.