Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia 20/01/2022 – Posted in: Discover Sardinia

A bit of history Casteddu, or mostly known as Cagliari, is the biggest city on the island, located in the southern part, it’s the capital of Sardinia. The name derives from the Sardinian word "Casteddu", which means castle. Legend tells that it was founded by Apollo and Cirene's son, Aristaeus, an expert in agriculture and hunting, who made these disciplines known throughout the island. Many wished to conquer Sardinia; the Phoenicians, the Punic and Byzantine… Continue reading