Cagliari

The old part of the Cagliari (called Castello, the castle) lies on top of a hill, with a wonderful view of the Gulf of Cagliari (also known as Angels Gulf). In Roman times, Cagliari was a lively and prosperous trading port. Its strategic location in the Mediterranean was the subject of numerous invasions over the centuries, with the Italians finally taking control in the mid-19th century and coming to build many of the city’s Art Nouveau structures.

During World War II, Cagliari was heavily bombed by the Allies, also because of its strategic location. The rebuilt harbor is now Sardinia’s principal port.

Today Cagliari has one of the largest fish markets in all of Italy with a vast array of fish for sale to both the public and trade. It's the main commercial and industrial center of the island, with many major Italian factories within its provincial boundaries. 

Tourism is also one of the main economical intakes of the city. Considerable other remains of the ancient city are still visible at Cagliari, the most striking of which are those of the Roman Amphitheatre, carved into a block of rock (the typical lime-stone on which Cagliari is built), and of an aqueduct.