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Capital of the homonymous province, Cagliari on the Mediterranean, giving a fine show along the southern coast of Sardinia. E 'kept in the middle of the Gulf of the Angels and spread around the Sella del Diavolo. To protect the mountains east of the Seven Brothers, while to the west rise the mountains of Capoterra. The plain Campidano lies to the north.

It was inhabited since ancient times by the Sardinian people nuragic   it is shown by the archaeological finds, often prior to the sixth millennium BC This proves that the beautiful ports of Cagliari even then had to be well attended. The first visitors were the Phoenicians, who began visiting her since eighth century. BC appropriation finding stable   entrance to the pond of Santa Gilla.   Pass the Carthaginians in the fifth century. BC   which certificate remains in wonderful necropolis Tuvixeddu   and Bonaria, but all too soon be conquered by the Romans, who left a sign of their passage. amphitheater and suburban villas, such as the wonderful Villa Tigellio, are confirmed. Become the main center of South judged that will soon be taken first by Pisa and then the Aragonese. Follow, the government of the island the Savoy, from the beginning of the modern era. Different cultural encounters that have left the city unmistakable signs of an exceptional art. Besides the wonderful sea and port area all'accattivante, colorful and vivid, as only these can be, the tourist will be able to feast his eyes across the city, as if leafing through a history book. We recommend visiting the Bastion of Saint Remy, where you will be able to enjoy a great view that stretches to the sea. It was built in the nineteenth century, approaching the ancient city walls, but will not miss a visit to poetto, the most popular beach in Cagliari from which you can admire the Devil's Saddle. Of archaeological interest Tuvixeddu the necropolis of the fascinating cave of Vipers and Fullonica.

The city of the sun, a few years we are discovering capable of magnetizing an increasingly higher amount of tourists, either for artistic and cultural wonders that offers, for the routes you want food and fun that offers its guests. The restaurants scattered throughout the historical center, offer tourists typical Sardinian dishes, accompanied by good local wine. And the evening and night Cagliari absorbs more fun and less   Young, charming and welcoming in particular wineries, clubs, taverns or nightclubs. Significant last minute offers offered by the hotels to make a more attractive destination already so fascinating.

Claudia Zedda

Ancient Umbrian city, Gubbio born once on the slopes of Mount Ingino. Founded by the Umbrian, came into contact with people certainly of Etruscan origin, given the proximity of the territories. Today Gubbio is a small jewel in Umbria, surrounded by greenery and in the coldest months in the snow. The atmosphere is steeped in history and Middle Ages, a period in which the village seems to have been strongly linked. While giving the idea of being a small settlement, is a town that has about 32,647 inhabitants, is located in the province of Perugia and the surface of the occupied territory is very large. The largest in the region. Monuments that caught the interest of visitors are usually the Palazzo dei Consoli, Gothic, before which there is a large square facing overlooking the town. Since 1901 the building held the position of the Museum, where works by archaeological adds an interesting art gallery. Yet to visit the Roman Theatre and the Museum of Porta Romana. Fascinating the possibility of reaching the summit of the mountain at the foot of the village which is growing thanks to a ride in the funicular. Gubbio is to remember that traditionally is defined as the City of Matti, a tradition that with probability refers to the unpredictability of eugebini. Who takes three rounds of the basin of the Fountain of the Mad is customary to grant honorary citizenship and driver's Fool. How unmissable events we mention the religious festival in honor of patron saint, St. Ubaldo. It is held every year on May 15. The Crossbow instead held the last Sunday of that month. And since 2004 the beautiful city hosting the event known to Altrocioccolato.

Claudia Zedda

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