Alghero

<< Sardinia

Alghero is a city located on the Mediterranean Sea in Northwestern Sardinia. The area has been inhabited since ancient times, but the city was only founded in the 12th century, and quickly grew to become one of the main centers in the region. After being taken by the Aragonese, many people from Catalonia came to live in Alghero, and the Catalan language still survives here to this day. Alghero is now a tourist destination with various historic attractions, known for its Catalan community.

Alghero Cathedral

The Alghero Cathedral is the main church of the city located in the middle of the old town. The church was built in Catalan Gothic style during the 16th century, and was later reworked with the addition of a large Neoclassical facade. The church features various artworks and decorations, and is also known for its imposing 16th-century bell tower.

Walls of Alghero

The old town of Alghero, located on the sea, is still mostly surrounded by a series of ancient fortifications. Most of the fortifications were built during the period of Aragonese and Spanish domination over the city, and include several bastions and towers along the coast and overlooking the sea.

Church of San Francesco

The Church of San Francesco is a historic church in the old town of Alghero. The church was built in Catalan Gothic style between the 15th and 16th century, and features an imposing structure. Various artworks and decorations are housed inside the church.

Archaeological Museum of Alghero

The Archaeological Museum of Alghero (Museo Archeologico di Alghero) is an archaeological museum located adjacent to the Baroque Church of San Michele in Alghero. The museum houses exhibitions dedicated on local history, with various archaeological findings unearthed around the city.

Coral Museum of Alghero

The Coral Museum of Alghero (Museo del Corallo di Alghero) is a museum in Alghero, dedicated to the local coral and the long tradition of coral trade in the city. The museum houses exhibitions on coral, and various pieces of historic jewellery.

Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju

The Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju is an ancient necropolis located in the countryside north of Alghero. This is the largest pre-Nuragic necropolis in Sardinia, and houses numerous prehistoric tombs dating between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. Several archaeological findings have been unearthed here.

Nuragic Complex of Palmavera

The Nuragic Complex of Palmavera (Complesso Nuragico di Palmavera) is an archaeological site located west of Alghero. This prehistoric village was built by the Nuragic civilization starting from the 15th century BCE, and was inhabited until the 8th century BCE. The complex includes a central fortified structure surrounded by various other buildings.

Porto Conte

Porto Conte is a bay located along the northwestern coast of Sardinia west of Alghero. This area, known for its beautiful natural environment, has a rich flora and fauna, and is part of a nature reserve. Porto Conte is also famous for its beaches and clear waters.

Neptune’s Grotto

Neptune’s Grotto (Grotte di Nettuno) is a natural cave on the sea located almost at the southern end of the long rocky promontory of Cape Caccia (Capo Caccia). This promontory is known for its beauty, and Neptune’s Grotto is the main attraction in the area, thanks to its peculiar rock formations and lakes.