Cittadella dei musei, Museum complex in Castello district, Cagliari, Italy.
Description
The Citadel of Museums is a complex of linked institutions housed in a historic fortress structure in Cagliari's old quarter. It combines several museums including archaeology and art galleries, along with collections focused on particular themes and regions.
History
The fortress originally served as a military installation before being repurposed for cultural use. Its conversion into a museum center took place during the later decades of the 20th century.
Culture
The galleries contain artifacts showing how people lived across different periods of Sardinian history. Walking through them, you see tools, decorations, and objects that reveal the daily lives of ancient inhabitants.
Practical
The site sits atop a hill in the old town and is easily walkable from central areas, though some stairs or steep passages lead to the entrance. Plan to spend several hours to see multiple sections without rushing through the collections.
Did you know?
One wing houses an unusual collection of anatomical wax models that demonstrate historical medical education and teaching methods. This specialized exhibition represents a rare example of this particular craft and its historical purpose.
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