Castello di San Michele

A stout three-tower Spanish fortress, Castello di San Michele stands in a commanding position northwest of the city centre. It was built in the 10th century to protect the capital from the province of Cagliari and it has been much added to over the years. Its location is spectacular and its grounds are a peaceful green space to get away from the city.

The castle is used for temporary exhibitions, so the times and entry prices can change. To get there take city bus 5, which has a terminus at the foot of the hill on Via Bacu Abis. From there, a paved road runs for 800m up to the castle. During the museum opening times, a shuttle bus runs from the parking lot up to the castle every 15 minutes.