We will be visiting both islands on a cruise next month. I have done all the major cities before but never the islands. We will be porting in Cagliari while visiting Sardinia and Ajaccio in Corsica. We will have 5 or 6 hours in each city. Thoughts on the sites we should see? Don't want to do a ton of traveling out of the cities... just fun sights to see/churches/things to do in the cities themselves would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Austin, TX
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For Ajaccio, just explore the city and its odd affection for Napoleon. Also be aware that Corsica is reluctantly part of France, not Italy.
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I agree with Robert about just roaming around the Ajaccio. There’s a TI on Boulevard roi Jérôme. I guess the spots to visit would be Napoleon’s house, Cathedral, Place du Général De Gaulle, Place Foch (where they have a fantastic outdoor market). If you want to grab a light bite, try Produits Corses A Cassetta which is at 3 Avenue du Premier Consul, right near the Place du Général De Gaulle. There’s a little tourist train, didn’t take it, no opinion.
Càgliari is a great city. Put on a good pair of walking shoes and roam Castelo, see the Bastion de Saint Remy, the Cathedral, the towers, and the Cittadella dei Musee where you’ll find a number of museums with the Archaeological Museum being its #1 attraction. Though there’s a small Roman Amphitheater, if your time or interest is limited, skip it. The Botanical Garden is highly rated, unfortunately closed on Monday when I went for a visit.
If you want a wonderful Sardinian meal, have lunch at Sa Domu Sarda, Via Sassari 51. I love good restaurants and this was my favorite on a 10 day visit to Sardinia.