The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cagliari

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cagliari, Italy

Updated June 19, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Cagliari

Anatomical Venus by Clemente Susini

Cagliari, Italy

Wax Anatomy Museum at University of Cagliari

A collection of wax anatomy by the great sculptor Clemente Susini.

Decoration in the Uraeus tomb

Cagliari, Italy

Tuvixeddu Necropolis

The world's largest Punic necropolis

The dome-in the 17th century this had a mosaic of Christ on it

Cagliari, Italy

The Basilica and Necroplis of San Saturnino

During the reconstruction of this ancient church, the multiple layers of burials that it held were revealed to archaeologists

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Some sculptures move and interact with water.

San Sperate, Italy

Il Giardino Fantastico di Fiorenzo Pilia

A collection of sculptures that explore what's at stake when nature is thrown out of balance.

10 miles from Cagliari

Ussana, Italy

Abandoned Ussana Brick Factory

An eerie gravel road full of shards of red bricks leads to the ruins of a deserted factory.

10 miles from Cagliari

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