Parks and Gardens

Cagliari’s green spaces range from ancient archaeological sites to expansive wetlands. The city is home to the Tuvixeddu necropolis, the largest Punic burial site in the Mediterranean, and the Molentargius Regional Park, a primary nesting site for pink flamingos. Historic urban gardens like the 19th-century Giardini Pubblici and the former monastic grounds of the Orto dei Cappuccini offer botanical variety, while the Giardino sotto le Mura provides a contemporary landscape beneath the city’s medieval fortifications.

Parks and Gardens — Karte

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Parco di Molentargius

A regional park and wetland area spanning former salt pans, known for its permanent colony of pink flamingos and diverse migratory bird species.

Cristiano Cani / CC BY 2.0

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Tuvixeddu necropolis

The necropolis of Tuvixeddu is a Punic necropolis, the largest in the Mediterranean.

Sailko / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Giardini Pubblici

The city's oldest urban park, dating to the 19th century. It features neoclassical architecture and houses the Galleria Comunale d'Arte.

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Giardino sotto le Mura

A contemporary green space located at the foot of the Bastion of Saint Remy, connecting the historic Villanova district with the city's fortifications.

E

Mount Urpino

A calm and pleasant area of Cagliari far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

F

Orto dei Cappuccini

A former Capuchin convent garden featuring medicinal herbs and ancient Roman cisterns, located along Viale Merello.