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Discover Cagliari - Cultural stops

Piazza Yenne, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy
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Discover Cagliari - Cultural stops

Piazza Yenne, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy
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Amphitheatres, archives, auditoriums, libraries, cinemas, galleries, museums, picture galleries, theatres, observatories, planetariums, archaeological parks... if you’re looking for a little bit of culture in Cagliari, you're spoiled for choice! Are you ready to discover some of them?
Ajò! (i.e. “Let’s go!” in Sardinian)

Roaming around the historical district of Castello, with its tall fortifications and characteristic watchtowers (the Elephant Tower and St. Pancrace), you’ll find an abundance of museums and cultural landmarks.
Did you know that the ancient University Library features a whole room dating back to the 18th Century that’s kept intact with all its ancient fixtures? And if dusty old books are not your thing but you feel like learning a bit more about the local history, the Citadel of Museums is the place for you!
Of course, if you’re interested in something a little more modern, why not take a look at our MEM library, or have a little fun spotting architect Renzo Piano’s building in the city?
EXMA and the old Ghetto could be what you’re looking for if you’re interested in exhibitions, cultural events and festivals, and of course, you’ll have to take a look at the Roman Amphitheater, carved right into one of the seven hills in town.

For this activity, you can start from Piazza Yenne and choose your direction based on your interests: you can have a look around the historical neighbourhood of Stampace if you’re more into modern buildings and Art Nouveau, you could go up to Castello and Buoncammino if you like archaeology and ancient history, or you can have a look around Villanova and down towards Bonaria if you’d rather find some modern museums, or even the old monumental cemetery.
If you're tackling this activity right after activity 4 in the playlist, you'll already be right above the Amphitheater and you can stroll down from there. A map showing some interesting landmarks is available in the resources section and in the map below.
We recommend the use of Google Maps for finding your way.


Hint: if you don’t have internet access through your phone’s mobile data, turn on your wi-fi and look for “Free Wi-Fi Ca” network. Much of the city centre is covered by this open wi-fi network that allows you to navigate for 3 consecutive hours for free by just accepting their terms and conditions.

You’ll have to complete at least 2 of the 4 listed tasks in order to claim your badge.


Resources

  • Itinerary of cultural landmarks (Google Maps)

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Discover Cagliari - Cultural stops Get this badge

The holder of this badge has explored the cultural side of Cagliari, visiting some of its museums, monuments and other cultural landmarks, and learned about the local history and culture both ancient and modern.

The earner has:
  • visited the historical centre and its surroundings, learning about their history;
  • explored the local museums, landmarks, monuments and learned about art, culture, archaeology and the history of Sardinia;
  • developed their social skills by talking to the local population to discover information;
  • practiced how to read a map and find their way in an unknown location;
  • used digital tools (e.g. Google Maps) and developed their digital competence;
  • practiced their English speaking and learned some words in Italian and/or Sardinian.

At least 2 out of 4 tasks must be completed in order to claim this badge.
You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Take a selfie with the Statue of Carlo Felice, or better yet, ask somebody else to take a picture of you with the statue while you imitate its characteristic pose.

Fun fact: when the local soccer team wins any big match, the fans like to dress the statue with the team’s official shirt and decorate it with its colours, red and blue.
Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
If you like learning about ancient history, we’ve got the challenge for you!
Visit a museum, library or other place of culture and try to find out which is the oldest piece in its collection.
If you’re visiting a modern or contemporary museum, look for the most recent instead!
Write the answer down as evidence or upload a picture as evidence.

Attention please! Many museums don’t allow you to take photos inside, ask for permission first.
Task no.3
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Find a public building (e.g. the City Hall or the State Archive) and take a picture of its flags: do you know what they all represent? Can you spot the Sardinian flag and do you know what its name is (in Italian)?
Try and write down your answer and upload it as evidence along with the picture.
Task no.4
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Sardinian is an ancient and beautiful language, enriched by an enormous number of local dialects. Can you learn any saying in the local language?
Ask a local to teach you their favourite proverb or saying in their dialect, then take a short video of you saying it together and upload it as evidence.

Attention please! Be mindful and ask for permission first, don’t film anyone who doesn’t wish to be filmed.

Location

Piazza Yenne, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy

Skills

ESCO
#work in teams
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#read maps
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#interact verbally in English
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#use digital instruments
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#guidance, navigation and control
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#history
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#art history
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#archaeology
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