Things to do in Decimomannu Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Museum of Natural History is located on the outskirts of the village. The exhibition of botanical, geological and zoological finds from lagoon and mountain environments are of extraordinary beauty. Inside the museum, there is a historical and photographic archive, a library and environments where it is possible to carry out educational activities etc.

The Ethnic Museum of Assemini was established in 2002 by the Cultural Association “MEI”, to present all the heritage of the popular traditions of Sardinian culture. It is located in the municipality of Assemini, in the town of Sant'Andrea. Inside it houses a large collection of ceramic sculptures.

The Monte Arcosu reserve is located in the homonymous mountain. Mount Arcosu has a height of about 948 m. It is a protected area and is managed by the WWF. The reserve has an area of 30-35,000 hectares and is home to hundreds of species. Today we find more than 1000 specimens of plant species.

The Physics Museum is located at the University of Cagliari. Its origins date back to 1626. It was born to collect and enhance the excellent work that physicists have done over the centuries. Today the museum houses a large collection of professional instruments, in fact there are about 400 devices and instruments related to the following areas: Electromagnetism, Optics, Acoustics and Mechanics and 250 appliances dating back to 1800. In particular, we can mention the electric dynamo by Antonio Pacinotti.

The Sardinian Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography was founded in 1953 by Prof. Carlo Maxia. It collects within it many anthropological finds that testify to human evolution. Among these we can mention skulls, bones, costumes and objects used by the inhabitants of the area.

The Castle of San Michele is located on one of the highest hills of Cagliari. The panoramic position of the castle is accompanied by its historical importance. It is one of the most significant monuments of Cagliari, thanks also to its recent destination as a museum container, used as temporary exhibitions of archaeological or historical and artistic themes. Inside, it offers a space for exhibitions, conferences and other cultural initiatives.

The tomb of Atilia Pomptilla, dates back to the first century AD, is known by many as the Viper's Grotto. It was called so for the decorations of the title page, which depict two snakes, a sign of conjugal fidelity. The Grotto was erected by the Roman Lucio Cassio Filippo in honor of his wife, Atilia Pomptilla. The Cave is open to the public and you can see the tomb only from the outside courtyard.

The tomb of Atilia Pomptilla, dates back to the first century AD and is known by many as the Viper's Grotto. It was called so for the decoration of the title page, which depict two snakes, a sign of conjugal fidelity. The cave was built by the Roman Lucio Cassio Filippo in honor of his wife, Atilia Pomptilla. The Cave is open to the public, and you can only see the tomb from the outside courtyard.

It 's the largest Phoenician-Punic necropolis existing in the Mediterranean basin.The "Tuvixeddu" name means "hill of small holes,"from the Sardinian word "tuvu", meaning "hollow", due to the presence of numerous tombs carved into the limestone.

The “L. De Prunner” Mineralogy Museum is located inside the Museum of Geology and Paleontology “Domenico Lovisato” at the Department of Earth Sciences of Cagliari. It was founded in 1806 by the Viceroy of Sardinia Carlo Felice. The Museum exhibits a rich collection of minerals, such as argentite and phosgene and is open to the public.

The Sardinian Museum of Geology and Paleontology Domenico Lovisto is located at the Department of Earth Sciences. The Domenico Lovisato Museum inside houses a rich collection of about 600 fossil finds. It was created to collect and present to the public the history of the Earth, from the Paleozoic era to the Quaternary. The museum is available to the public.

The Teatro Massimo was born in 1947, the prose is the representation of choice. It has two rooms: one with a capacity of 700 seats and the other with 195 seats.

The Botanical Museum belongs to with Department of Botany, University of Cagliari and was opened in 2008. Here are exposed the scientific instruments used in past centuries. Of great interest.

The Capuchin Convent of Cagliari was built in 1591 on an ancient pagan site on the hill of Buoncammino. Under the Convent are the Punic caves transformed at the time into stone quarries to build the amphitheater. In the early years the caves served as a prison for Christians who were destined for martyrdom in the amphitheater. Originally, the Convent had a modest building for the friars and a small church with a central nave. There was certainly no shortage of the vegetable garden, which served the friars to get their daily food.

The Roman Villa of Tigellio is a complex of archaeological remains located in the homonymous street. After several archaeological research, three buildings came to light, two of which have the structural bases still clearly visible. These buildings are the testimony of the Roman building presence in Cagliari.

It was built between the first and second centuries AD. It is half built into the rock and the other part is of white limestone. There is also an exhibition of historical iconography that allows a better understanding of this building.

The Municipal Art Gallery of Cagliari is a museum located in the Palazzo dei Giardini Pubblici, built in the mid-nineteenth century. Since 1933 it has been the headquarters of the Municipal Art Gallery. The museum houses a collection of about 250 works including paintings and sculptures dating back to the mid-nineteenth century until the eighties of the twentieth century.

The Museum of the Railways of Sardinia opened to the public in 1966 thanks to the initiative of the Sardinian Industrie Turistico Authority. It is located in an exhibition area of 1000 m² inside which there are numerous materials that tell the story of the secondary railways in Sardinia. Among the historical finds there is a nineteenth-century steam locomotive 'Winterthur 43 Goito' and a 1911 Bauchiero carriage.

Cagliari includes one of the best botanic gardens in Italy. You can find caves, tropical plants and Roman and Carthaginian remains.

Located in Cittadella dei Musei since 1993. It has an exhibition of cultural facts and artifacts dating back to periods ranging from Early Neolithic, Middle Neolithic, Late Neolithic to the High Middle Ages.

A heritage consisting of 1272 works, including paintings, ceramics (Pula Fund), weapons, household furniture, gold, silver and textiles. The paintings, mostly altarpieces, range from the XV to the XVII century and belong to the late Gothic Catalan and Flemish culture.

The Alberti Gate, also known as the Sperone, was built in 1293 at the same time with the homonymous Tower, for defensive functions. It is currently well preserved.

The Sardinian Railway Museum is located inside the station of Cagliari, and was set up in 1985. The Museum offers a collection with more than one hundred testimonies resisted over time, retracing all the most important phases of the history of Sardinian railways.

Located in the historic city center, west of the castle,it was the district of bourgeois and merchants and was founded by the Pisani in the thirteenth century, who equipped it with a system of fortification of which the tower of the Spur is left.

The theater offers opera seasons, ballet performances and symphonic - chamber music. Prestigious for the quality of its programming, at the point to receive the award named "Franco Abbiat"in 2001. It belongs to the foundation Teatro Lirico in Cagliari.

The Siamese Civic Art Museum “Stefano Cardu”, preserves the largest collection of Siamese art in Europe, collected by Stefano Cardu, who in 1914 gave part of the objects, to the municipality of Cagliari. In 1977 the collection was exhibited at the Civic Palace, and in 1981 it was transferred to the Citadel of Museums. The collection contains paintings, manuscripts, Buddhist sculptures in bronze, ivory and silverware dating from the 17th to 19th century. Of great value, are the precious okimonos and netsukes from the Meiji era, and the Chinese and Siamese porcelain, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasty.

The Anatomical Wax Collection by Clemente Susini is located in the Citadel of Museums. The museum presents a collection of anatomical waxes among the most interesting in the world. The collection houses 23 anatomical models in polychrome wax, from the different parts of the human body, both male and female. The wax models were made between 1803 and 1805 by Clemente Susini, in the laboratory of the Museo della Specola in Florence.

Porta Cristina, in Cagliari, is a gateway to the Castello district. Porta Cristina was built in 1825 to replace the Gate of Soccorso, dating back to the 17th century. The door was named Cristina in honor of Queen Maria Cristina of Bourbon.

The building, one of the symbols of the city is located at the highest point of the castle's district. The visit to the monument can admire sweeping views of the city and the surrounding area.

The building is the work of master C. Caselli and engineer A. Rigotti. On the main facade there is a porch with seven very high arches, through which you can access the inner courtyard. The decorations used in the facades are those of the Art Nouveau style, such as the eagle that holds the coat of arms of the city and the two bronze lions. Currently the building is the seat of the Municipality.

The historic building of fourteenth-century origins that once served as a residence for the king's representative, is located in the famous Piazza Palazzo. Over the centuries it has undergone many changes and extensions that gave it its current appearance. Very significant were the restorations of the 18th century when the majestic staircase of honor was also built that leads to the second floor. In the council room you can see frescoes by D. Bruschi made in the late 19th century.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Cecilia is the main place of worship in Cagliari. The church presents itself as a combination of different artistic styles and holds seven centuries of historical memories of the city of Cagliari.

The Luigi Piloni collection is a collection of works of art and crafts. It was a collection by Luigi Piloni, who in 1981, donated to the University of Cagliari. The collection is exhibited in seven rooms, and preserves carpets, paintings, maps, handicrafts, jewelry, silverware and clothing. The “L. Piloni” Collection is located in the halls of the Palazzo dell'Università, and collects Sardinian works and objects by Luigi Piloni. Of great interest are the paintings dating from the sixteenth century, a table depicting Saint Clare, the burial of Christ, the Archangel Raphael and several Sardinian paintings by Philippine Della Marmora. In addition, there are a collection of 206 maps, a collection of prints, a collection of Sardinian rugs from the second half of the 18th century, and almost 80 pieces of silver accessories.

Located close to the Cathedral of Santa Maria. The museum occupies a floor where you can admire the "Treasure of the Cathedral”: items used in celebrations, silver objects, paintings, crucifixes.

Torre dell'Elefante is the second highest tower in Cagliari. It is located in the historic district of Castle.

The monumental archaeological area of Sant’Eulalia is over a thousand years old, can be dated between the Roman-Republican age and the early Middle Ages, and is preserved under the parish complex. In the area open to the public, there are the remains of an ancient quarry and a small plant for monetary offerings. Part of a colonnaded portico, a road and two stone buildings are also visible. The archaeological area is located in the basement of the Church of Santa Eulalia. A very interesting and suggestive underground route. You can also visit the Museum of the Treasure of S. Eulalia adjacent to the sacristy.

It was built in the late nineteenth century on the ancient city walls, linking the three southern ramparts of the Mint of St. Catherine and of Sperone to join the Castle district with those below.

The Cloister of San Domenico is located below the modern church of San Domenico. The cloister and crypt are the only buildings left of the ancient convent and the church of San Domenico, one of the most beautiful in Sardinia. The crypt also preserves today the plan of the ancient church that is still used today both for religious functions and for cultural events, such as concerts and art exhibitions.

The Oratory of Souls and of the Holy Christ was built between 1665 and 1667. Subsequently, the chaplain's house was added to the right side of the oratory. The building has a rectangular plan and the left wall of the classroom houses three niches functional to the simulacra warehouse. In addition, the roof is covered with tiles, which are still in excellent condition. Today the building is open to the public during Holy Week and Good Friday.

It is the largest of the four historic districts of the city and residence of the noble; it prominently stands on a limestone hill, about one hundred meters above sea level.

The San Lucifer Complex dates back to the 3rd and 4th century AD and consists of three late Roman funerary buildings. In the later age, these structures were used as Christian burials. Restored in 1640, the first Sacello of the complex, preserves the empty tomb of San Lucifer from the moment its relics were transferred to the Cathedral of Cagliari. The other two sacelli called Rude and Eliano and San Lussorio, are also of considerable importance and each host the tomb of Elianus and Rudis and the martyr Lussorio of Fordongianus.

The Molentargius-Saline Regional Natural Park is a regional park in Sardinia established in 1999. It turns out to be one of the most important wetlands in Europe. The rather complex hydrographic regime is aimed at exploiting the salt pans and, in more recent times, to the environmental rehabilitation of the ecosystem.

The theater preserves the style of Art Nouveau. It was built in the '30s. Today it is home to Akròama-Teatro Stabile d'Arte Contemporanea. It organizes the Season of Contemporary Theatre, which brings together established international theater companies.

The Diana nuraghe rises on the hill of Is Mortorius, 35 m. above sea level and a short distance from the latter. Its location responds to the need to control the paths of penetration from the sea into the interior.