| Cagliari, the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia, is an important industrial, cultural, and commercial center. Situated on the Gulf of Cagliari, the city is the chief seaport of the island. Places of special historical interest include a Roman amphitheater dating from the 2nd century ad, ancient fortifications, and two medieval towers. The city’s numerous palaces and churches offer fine examples of 16th-century architecture. |