Cagliari Cathedral

Cagliari Cathedral (Duomo di Cagliari) is the main Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Cagliari on the island of Sardinia. The church has medieval origins and serves as the seat of the local archbishop.

The exterior and interior show a combination of medieval structure and later Baroque restorations from the 17th and 18th centuries, visible in decorative details and chapels. Visitors can see a mix of architectural styles and church furnishings accumulated over centuries.

Initial construction dates to the medieval period, with later phases of enlargement and refurbishment in the early modern era that altered much of the interior decoration. The cathedral has functioned continuously as the episcopal seat for the city.

The cathedral stands in the Castello district of Cagliari, on a raised position above the old town with views towards the harbour and surrounding city.

• Location: Located in the historic Castello quarter of Cagliari, on a hill that overlooks the city's harbour and port area.
• Architecture: The building shows medieval origins with significant 17th and 18th century refurbishments that introduced Baroque elements into the interior and facade.

What to See #

• Nave and chapels: The principal interior space of the cathedral containing the main altar and chapels; it features a mix of medieval and later architectural elements following restorations.
• Crypt: A vaulted lower chamber beneath parts of the building that contains older architectural elements and burial monuments dating to earlier phases of the church's history.
• Bell tower: A prominent vertical structure attached to the cathedral that dates from medieval phases and is visible across the Castello quarter, used historically for bells and as a landmark.