Torre di San Pancrazio

The Torre di San Pancrazio rises 37 meters high at the highest point of Cagliari's Castello district, featuring thick white limestone walls from Bonaria hill.

Built in 1305 by architect Giovanni Capula during Pisan rule, this defensive structure later transformed into a prison during the Aragonese period.

The tower stands as one of the primary entrances to the Castello district, with three solid walls containing embrasures and one open side facing Piazza Indipendenza.

Visitors can access the tower from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 and 17:00, though the structure does not accommodate wheelchair users.

The tower's walls measure three meters in thickness and contain numerous small windows designed for defensive purposes during medieval times.

Location: Cagliari

Inception: 1305

Architects: Giovanni Capula

Height: 37 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Website: https://www.comune.cagliari.it/portale/page/it/torre_di_san_pancrazio

Address: piazza dell' Indipendenza, 09124 Cagliari CA 09100

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +393200522083

Website: https://comune.cagliari.it/portale/page/it/torre_di_san_pancrazio

GPS coordinates: 39.22136,9.11671

Latest update: September 17, 2025 10:58