Castelsardo, Medieval fortress town in northern Sardinia, Italy.
The stone buildings of Castelsardo rise in tiers above the Mediterranean Sea, creating a natural amphitheater with narrow streets leading to the castle.
The Doria family from Genoa established this strategic coastal settlement in 1270, building a fortress that controlled maritime traffic in the Gulf of Asinara.
Local artisans maintain the tradition of weaving baskets from dwarf palm leaves, creating intricate patterns passed down through generations of Castellanesi families.
The Museum of Mediterranean Weaving inside Doria Castle displays traditional crafts and remains open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM throughout the summer season.
The Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate contains underground crypts housing the Museum of the Master of Castelsardo, featuring medieval religious paintings.
Location: Province of Sassari
Capital city: Castelsardo
Elevation above the sea: 114 m
Shares border with: Sedini, Sorso, Valledoria, Tergu
Address: 07031 Castelsardo, Province of Sassari, Italy 07031 Castelsardo
Website: http://comune.castelsardo.ss.it
GPS coordinates: 40.91444,8.71278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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