Torre della Polveriera

Alghero


At the northern end of the Bastioni Marco Polo, this mid-18th-century tower was used as an arsenal and gunpowder store.


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1. Torre di Sant'Elmo

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This tower is named after St Erasmus (Elmo in Catalan), the patron saint of sailors, who was much venerated in Alghero.

2. Cattedrale di Santa Maria

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Overlooking Piazza Duomo, Alghero’s oversized Cattedrale di Santa Maria appears out of place with its pompous neoclassical facade and fat Doric columns…

3. Museo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra

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This museum of religious art, in the former Oratorio del Rosario, houses religious artefacts from the Cattedrale di Santa Maria, including silverware,…

4. Campanile

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Rising above the historic centre, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria's 16th-century campanile is one of Alghero's signature landmarks. The tower, accessible…

5. Porta a Mare

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This gateway, one of two entrances to the medieval city, links Piazza Civica with the marina, passing through the city walls.

6. Piazza Civica

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Just inside Porta a Mare, Piazza Civica is Alghero’s showcase square. In a former life it was the administrative heart of the medieval city, but where…

7. Torre della Maddalena

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Also known as the Torre di Garibaldi, this tower was incorporated into the Forte della Maddalena in the late 16th century.

8. Palazzo d'Albis

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Overlooking Piazza Civica, this Gothic palace was the governor's residence and famously hosted the Spanish emperor Charles V in 1541. It's now home to the…