The alluring charm of “little Barcelona” Crystal-clear waters, soft, whi - te sand beaches, granite rocks framed by wild, Mediterrane - an undergrowth… Welcome to Sardinia, island of a thousand contrasts that will seduce you with its unique archaeologi- cal heritage and characteri- stic hospitality. Alghero, one of the most beautiful medieval seaside towns, represents the main resort in the northwest of the island. Despite being focused on tourism to a lar- ge extent, the city has nonet - heless retained its unique spi- rit. The city’s vibrant historical centre is a great place for so- cialising, with many great re - staurants and bars making it an ideal base for exploring the beaches and beauty of the to- urist region of the Riviera del Corallo. Old Town Walls The golden sea walls of Alg- hero, constructed in the 16 th century by the Aragonese to surround the town’s histori- cal centre, represent a highli - ght of the cityscape. Running
Church of San Francesco Alghero’s most beautiful church is an example of ar- chitectural harmony. Ere - cted originally according to a 14 th -century Catalan Gothic design, it was subsequently reworked in the Renaissan - ce style after partially collap- sing in 1593. The interior fo- cuses around an 18 th -century polychrome marble altar and a curious wooden pillar scul- pture dating back to the 17th century. You can enter a be- autiful 14 th -century mona- stery through the church’s ve- stry, where 22 pillars connect a series of round arches to form a place with wonderful ambience for summer con- certs, while there’s also a bell tower there.
from Piazza Sulis in the south to Porta a Mare and the mari- na in the north, you’ll enjoy the footpaths along the top that provide extraordinary views of the rocky Capo Caccia on the blue horizon. Restaurants and bars line the promena- de and offer perfect spots to sit and inhale the aroma of the sea. Alghero is conside- red one of Sardinia’s most be- autiful towns thanks precise- ly to the narrow streets that run between the city walls, wi - th numerous workshops, re - staurants, souvenir shops and unavoidable gelaterias. Here you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful sun - sets, while listening to the so - und of the sea lapping against the walls.
Piazza Civica The Piazza Civica is practica- lly Alghero’s exhibition squa- re. The former administrati- ve heart of the medieval city, it was there that Spanish aristo- crats once met to discuss the affairs of the empire, while to - day tourists gather to brow- se jewellery in elegant shop windows, eat gelato and drink espresso at the city‘s largest café – Caffe Costantino, whi - ch occupies the ground floor of the Gothic Palazzo d‘Albis, which famously hosted Spani- sh emperor Charles V in 1541.
Air Serbia » Er Srbija | 17
Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator