Lazzaretto di Cagliari, Art museum in Sant'Elia, Cagliari, Italy.
Lazzaretto di Cagliari is an art museum housed in a white limestone structure on Cagliari's coast. The building features multiple exhibition spaces that display contemporary works and rotating shows.
The building was constructed in the early 18th century and served as a quarantine station for ships arriving at Cagliari's port. Its conversion into an art center marks a significant shift in how the site is used.
The space today hosts contemporary art exhibitions and attracts artists from Sardinia and around the world. Its rooms reflect the living local creative scene and its global connections.
The museum opens to visitors Tuesday through Sunday, with morning and afternoon sessions. Visitors should check opening hours before arriving and note that access is available through the seaside entrance.
A permanent display tells the building's story from its days as a quarantine facility to its new life as a cultural hub. The exhibition reveals how maritime health measures were managed in this region.
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