Cagliari Turismo, the tourist portal of the City of Cagliari
This nice hamlet, originally a small fishermen village, is located in the southern part of Cagliari. It stretches towards the hill of Sant'Elia and its cliff, towards Calamosca and its lighthouse, overlooking the sea.
Its narrow streets form small urban labyrinths where the sea breeze blows among the buildings. The alleys lead to the central square facing the sea, where visitors can find Il Lazzaretto, a municipal cultural centre in an 17th century building that served as a quarantine station for maritime travellers.
Located at foot of S.Elia Hill, in the past it was used as a quarantine station for maritime travellers, now the Lazzaretto is one of the cultural centre of Cagliari. It houses temporary exhibitions, cultural events, an audiovisual library.
View detailsIt is located inside the homonymous district, in the old part of the ancient fishing village. The church was founded in 1953 by Monsignor Paolo Botto. It has a modern structure painted in pink, a gable roof and a square base bell tower.
View detailsWatchtower dating back to the 16th century, built by the Spaniards as part of the coastal defense system, designed to protect the island from raids and attacks from the sea.
View detailsThe ruins of the Fort of Sant'Elia, improperly known as "Fortino di Sant'Ignazio", arise in an area of ​​the Saint Elia's hill. The building is located on a privileged panoramic point from which you can enjoy a complete view of the city.
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