TOURIST SERVICES IN SARDINIA: THE SMALL TRAIN OF CAGLIARI

A Sardinian tour cannot be considered complete without a visit to discover its capital city. Cagliari is the biggest town of the island thanks to its inhabitants number and one of the most important because the headquarters of the main political institutions.

There are several tourist places deserving a visit: the historical city center of Medieval origin, the archaeological sites of the Roman period as the Villa of Tigellio or the Amphitheatre, the museums, the seafront with its characteristic limestone cliff called La Sella del Diavolo (Devil Saddle).

In the hearth of the historical Cagliari we find the district of Castello which dominates the city from above. Protected by tall walls and towers it encloses the main museums and monuments.

The narrow streets that characterize its urban architecture are designed for small carriages and overlook the feature squares where we find buildings of historic significance such as the Vice-Regio Palace and the Cathedral, or the ramparts offering to the visitors beautiful panoramas on the city and sea.

An alternative, fast and relaxing way to reach and visit the Cagliari city center is represented by the Trenino di Cagliari. It is a small train on rubber wheels that easily moves on paved or cobbled streets. It is easy to recognise it because the brilliant red and blue colours representative of the town, of its flag and football team.

The train terminal is located in the central Piazza del Carmine, few steps from Via Roma and from the port. It hosts about 40 people and tickets can be bought on board including a tourist information service in different languages.

The journey includes the main streets of the city center, the most panoramic sites and, of course, the district of Castello crossing its main streets such as Via Canelles, Via dei Genovesi and Via Santa Croce.

After 40-45 minutes the train reaches again the departure point and guests can decide to continue the visit of Cagliari by walk, or to have a break in one of the many cafes, taverns and restaurants of the Marina district that faces the harbour, or even to discover the main shops and shopping centers.

Luca Frau
Domus&Tour