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Lookout · Cagliari, Sardenha
Bastione di Saint Remy
Neoclassical bastion with stairways and a monumental arch that link Villanova to the Castello; at the top, the Terrazzo Umberto I has views over the port, the Marina and the lagoons.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Bastione di Saint Remy
The Bastione di Saint Remy is one of the symbols of Cagliari. Built between 1899 and 1903 on top of former Spanish bastions, it links the Villanova district, at the Piazza Costituzione, to the top of the Castello. The name honors the baron of Saint Remy, the first viceroy of the House of Savoia in Sardinia.
Two stairways rise to a triumphal arch with Corinthian columns, made of light limestone. At the top is the Terrazzo Umberto I, a large open terrace about 56 metres above the sea, from which you can see the roofs of the Marina and Villanova, the port, the lagoons and the Poetto beach.
Under the terrace, the Passeggiata Coperta, a gallery carved into the old bastion, once served as a ballroom, a hospital in the First World War and a fair hall. Today it hosts art exhibitions.
The bastion was hit in the 1943 bombings that destroyed much of the city and was rebuilt after the war.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 to 40 minutes on the terrace; longer if there's an exhibition in the Passeggiata Coperta.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the light over the port and the lagoons. At night the terrace is lit and is a meeting point for the city.
How to get there
It's located on the Piazza Costituzione, at the boundary between Villanova and the Castello, about a 10-minute walk from the station and Via Roma.
Tip
Entrance to the terrace is free. The Passeggiata Coperta opens only during exhibitions: check before you go.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bastione di Saint Remy
Do you need to pay to go up to the bastion?
No. The terrace is an open public space. Only the exhibitions in the Passeggiata Coperta may have a separate admission.
What's the best time for photos?
Late afternoon, when the low light illuminates the roofs and the harbor.
Can you walk from the bastion to the cathedral?
Yes. The cathedral is a few minutes' walk, going up through the streets of the Castello to the Piazza Palazzo.