Castello dei Doria

The stone castle stands on a limestone promontory overlooking the Gulf of Asinara, with thick defensive walls and fortified towers rising above the Mediterranean Sea.

The Doria family, noble merchants from Genoa, constructed this strategic stronghold in 1102 to protect maritime trade routes along the Sardinian coast.

The Museum of Mediterranean Weaving inside the castle displays traditional basketwork techniques and local artifacts that reflect centuries of Sardinian craftsmanship.

The castle opens daily from 9 AM to sunset, with guided tours available in multiple languages and an entrance fee that includes access to all exhibition areas.

From the castle towers, visitors can observe the exact locations where medieval guards monitored ship movements across three different gulfs of northern Sardinia.

Location: Castelsardo

Address: via Guglielmo Marconi

GPS coordinates: 40.91554,8.71236

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:22