Ghetto, Cultural center in Castello district, Cagliari, Italy
The Ghetto is a cultural center housed in a former military structure located in the medieval Castello quarter. The space sits between narrow streets and contains exhibition areas dedicated to works by artists from Sardinia and beyond.
This location served as the heart of Cagliari's Jewish community from medieval times until 1492, when the Jewish population was expelled from Sardinia. Following the expulsion, the area functioned as a military base before eventually transforming into a cultural space in the 1900s.
The name refers to the medieval Jewish quarter that once thrived here, and this heritage remains present in how locals understand the place. Today artists and visitors gather in this space to explore contemporary creative works from the region.
The center operates during two daily time slots, with morning and evening hours that fit different schedules throughout the week. The location is easily accessible on foot from downtown and the narrow streets around it encourage a leisurely exploration of the historic quarter.
The building reveals visible traces of three distinct historical periods layered within its structures. Walking through the rooms allows visitors to experience multiple chapters of the place without traveling beyond its walls.
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