Castelsardo

The town is the major centre of Anglona historical region of northern Sardinia which lays in the middle of the Western coast the Gulf of Asinara. Initially the town was called Castelgenovese, then Castellaragonese and only then by its current name Castelsardo.
Castelsardo is a member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia, an association of small Italian towns.

Tourist information

• Ufficio di accoglienza turistica

  phone: +39 079-470220
  address: Via Bastion, 1

By bus

ARST buses from Sassari, Porto Torres, Santa Teresa Gallura; buses from Olbia, Porto Cervo.

By bus

A local bus, Castelsardo - Lu Bagnu, connects the porto turistico (marina) with the town's centre.

• Castello dei DoriaThe castle is the major landmark of the town. Originally the castle was built by Doria family from Genoa in the 12th century. Later on the town was emerged on the slopes surrounding the castle.

• Museo dell’Intreccio MediterraneoThe castle hosts the Mediterranean Weaving Museum

• Concattedrale di Sant'Antonio abateThe cathedral is located at the northern edge of the medieval centre of Castelsardo, in a panoramic position overlooking the sea. The building blends the elements of the Catalan Gothic and the Renaissance. It was consecrated in 1622. The altarpiece contains a notable 15th-century painting Madonna con Bambino assisa in trono ("Enthroned Madonna and Child") attributed to the painter known as Master of Castelsardo.

• Museo Diocesano

  address: via Manganella 42
  The Diocesan Museum is located at the crypt of the cathedral where among the artefacts you'd find some other parts of the original altarpiece by the Master of Castelsardo.

Chiesa di Santa Maria delle GrazieThis medieval church has no facade, the entrance is on the right side of the building.

Palazzo la LoggiaThe Town Hall since the year 1111.

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