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Cagliari is the main political, administrative, economic and cqltural centre of Sardinia and the first port
of the island.
It is situated in the middle of the wide Gulf of Angels spreading on the southern slope of Sardinia, from Capo Pula
to Capo Carbonara. The climate is mild in winter and hot in summer.
The medieval town was composed by a village placed on a hill: only the towers and bastions remain
there. Sea quarters spread towards the harbour.
At the beginning of its history Cagliari was a Carthaginian colony flourished then under the Roman rule.
Destroyed by the Saracens, it raised again under the Republic of Pisa.
In 1326 it was conquered by the Catalans, who during their domination gave it the features of a Spanish town.
In 1718 Sardinia was annexed to the Reign of Savoy and since then on Cagliari followed the destiny of the island.
In 1862, when Cagliari was no longer a stronghold, its fortifications were destroyed
and the development of the modern town began.
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