Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town – Bastion of Saint Remy loop from Cagliari
Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town – Bastion of Saint Remy loop from Cagliari
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Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town – Bastion of Saint Remy loop from Cagliari
03:20
12.4km
150m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 29, 2026
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Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 8.70 km for 66 m
Closed: • 9:00 PM-9:00 AM & 3:30 PM-5:00 PM (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.88 km
Alleyways of Cagliari's Old Town
Highlight • Settlement
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5.63 km
Bastion of Saint Remy
Highlight • Monument
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5.66 km
Bastion of Saint Remy
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5.94 km
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Cecilia (Cagliari Cathedral)
Highlight • Religious Site
When you enter this sacred place you are transported to another time. The foundation of this cathedral was laid in the 13th century in the Pisan Romanesque style and reflects seven centuries of urban development. You can almost feel the historical touch of the time when the representatives of the three Stamenti were sworn in here, when Cagliari was still the center of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Over the years, this gem has been carefully modified. The Baroque elements of the 17th and 18th centuries harmonize elegantly with the neo-Romanesque facade added in the 20th century, inspired by the majestic Pisa Cathedral.
But beyond its architectural significance, the cathedral exudes spirituality and community. The central liturgical ceremonies take place here, led by the archdiocese.
The opening hours allow visitors to experience the magic of this place every day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A highlight is undoubtedly the colorful stones that adorn the floors, columns and altars - an impressive work of art that will be remembered.
You can find more highlights and tours in and around Cagliari here: komoot.de/collection/2433150/-cagliari.
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6.04 km
View of Cagliari and the sea
Highlight • Viewpoint
6.79 km
Ficus Magnolioides of Sardinia
Highlight • Natural Monument
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7.36 km
San Pancrazio Tower
Highlight • Historical Site
Behind this monumental structure is the Sardinian architect Giovanni Capula, who designed not only this fortress but also the famous Torre dell'Elefante and the now partially destroyed Torre dell'Aquila. Each of these towers tells of a time when Cagliari and all of Sardinia were preparing for impending invasions, especially from the Aragonese. The light-colored limestone used to build the Torre di San Pancrazio comes directly from the nearby Colle di Bonaria and gives the tower its distinctive appearance. With walls up to 3 meters thick in some places, it stood like an impregnable bulwark against would-be invaders.
The tower served not only as a defensive structure but also as a gateway to the Castello district. Even today, you can stroll through this gate and be transported back to the times when knights and merchants passed through here.
Under Aragonese rule, the Torre di San Pancrazio changed again when it was converted into a prison. But despite all the changes and the centuries that have passed, the tower exudes a timeless elegance, especially after the restoration work in 1906 that partially restored it to its original state.
As you wander through Cagliari, don't miss this masterpiece of medieval architecture and feel the breath of history that hangs in the air here.
You can find more highlights and tours in and around Cagliari here: komoot.de/collection/2433150/-cagliari.
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7.37 km
Porta Cristina
Highlight • Monument
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12.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.47 km
2.57 km
2.49 km
813 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.61 km
3.12 km
2.03 km
658 m
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Wednesday 5 August
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The starting point for our city tour was a parking garage which we luckily found. Parking in the city is anything but easy and …
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