Discover Cagliari

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Hello there!
Are you ready to discover Cagliari?
With this playlist you will be able to walk around the city and discover the beauty of it while taking fun pictures, completing little challenges or talking with the locals. The more you go out of your comfort zone, the more you’ll discover the amazing secrets that the city has to offer.
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Some rules and suggestions:
If you're in a multicultural group, try to only speak English, as much as possible, even if you’re accompanied by an Italian teammate. We encourage you to take turns in talking with the locals, too. But if you're in Cagliari as a volunteer or anyway trying to learn Italian, do try to speak as much Italian as possible, instead!
People will usually be open to tourists and foreigners, but not many know English well. If you find a local who can’t speak English too well, try looking for another one: younger people will usually be more comfortable with the language, and anyone who works with tourists a lot will be able to communicate. But if you're learning Italian, this is a great opportunity to practice the language!
Some landmarks may require you to pay a ticket to enter. You’re not required to get inside unless you wish to, pictures from outside will be more than enough!
Being able to orient oneself and read a map is a crucial part of these activities. A little guidance from any local members of the team or friends is acceptable, but try to find your own way. Sometimes getting a little lost leads to the best experiences!
You’ll need constant internet access, in order to complete this playlist. Sometimes you’ll be asked to use some digital online tools, and Google Maps will be your friend throughout the tour. 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.
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So what are you waiting for?
Choose an activity to start with, and complete at least 2 tasks for each of the five activities to earn your final badge!

Activities to complete

Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated

Discover Cagliari - Gastronomy

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Discover Cagliari - Nature & Sea

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Discover Cagliari - Churches

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Discover Cagliari - Viewpoints

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What is better than a Belvedere to get a bird's eye view of the city?
Not everyone knows that Cagliari sits on seven hills just like Rome, Lisbon, Istanbul and many other major European cities, which means that if you are looking for a viewpoint from which to admire the city at a glance from up top, the hills will be the first destination to choose.
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For this activity, you can start from Bastione di Saint Remy and explore the historical area of Castello going up from there, especially if you're tackling this activity right after activity 3 in the playlist.
A map of the suggested itinerary is available in the resources section and in the picture below.
We recommend the use of Google Maps for finding your way.
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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.
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You’ll have to complete at least 2 of the 3 listed tasks in order to claim your badge.

Resources

Viewpoints itinerary (Google Maps)

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Discover Cagliari - Viewpoints Get this badge

The holder of this badge has explored the panoramic areas of Cagliari, visiting some of its hills and Belvedere, and learned about the local history and geography.
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The earner has:
visited the historical centre and some of its viewpoints and learned about their history;
explored the local area and learned about points of interest, local geography and curiosities related to the city’s structure;
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.
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At least 2 out of 3 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

There are plenty viewpoints in the historical centre of Castello, from where you can see the entire city and the whole gulf.
Find one of the many Belvedere in town and take a fun or creative group picture (or selfie) with the view at your back - then upload it as evidence.

Task no.2

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Can you spot one or two monuments or landmarks that you already visited, from up above?
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Take a picture, then modify it by drawing on it: point an arrow or draw a circle around the landmarks you can recognize and write down their names, then upload the modified picture as evidence.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Take a panoramic picture to show the city at its best: do you like it more when looking on towards Poetto beach, with the Devil’s Saddle in the distance? Or is it nicer on the other side, with the harbour in full view and the historical centre unfolding below you?
Pick your favourite view and upload your best picture as evidence.
Bonus points if you can get a sunset shot!

Location

Piazza Costituzione, 09121 Cagliari CA, Italy

Discover Cagliari - Cultural stops

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Skills

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#interact verbally in English

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#guidance, navigation and control

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#read maps

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#support cultural diversity

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#use digital instruments

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#work in teams

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#interact verbally in English

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#use digital instruments

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#conduct research on fauna

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#conduct research on flora

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#guidance, navigation and control

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#read maps

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#history

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#art history

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#archaeology

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#use digital instruments

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#work in teams

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#interact verbally in English

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#read maps

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#guidance, navigation and control

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#use digital instruments

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#local geography

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#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

Activities: 5

Started: 26

Completed playlist: 2

Organisers

Cagliari Metropolitan City of Learning

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