Traveling through Europe, you're going to visit a lot of cathedrals. This was one of my favorites…read morefor sure. Gorgeous exterior, detailed breathtaking interior, and a subterranean crypt you can walk into and admire. This cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was built in the 13th century. The ceiling frescoes are vibrant and beautiful. One can easily take a break from the hot sun outside and sit and relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. It's free to enter can takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour depending on if you just want to snap some photos or pauce to worship.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cagliari, dedicated to the Virgin…read moreMary and to Saint Cecilia. It is the seat of the archbishop of Cagliari. The church was built in the 13th century in Pisan-Romanesque style and became a cathedral in 1258. In the 17th and 18th centuries it was renovated in the Baroque style.

Saint Antonio Church is one of the monumental churches of Cagliari and it is located in Via Manno,…read morein Marina district. The current building dates back to the eighteenth century and it is situated above a former structure, once the Saint Antonio hospital in the 14th Century. If you look closely in some parts of the church you can still see evidence of when it was a hospital. Not always open, so you may want to check before you visit.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria is a Roman Catholic shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary and well…read moreworth a visit. The Basilica is part of a complex of buildings which make up the Shrine of Our Lady of Bonaria. Construction started in 1704 and completed in 1960. In between those times it has gone through some major reconstructions especially after WWII when the church was heavily damaged by the bombing.

This church is a magnificent example of Italian beauty. It is a must see gem of Cagliari. You will…read morehave to walk up a lot of steps to get to the door but, you will be rewarded with tour of a very nice church. The main church is gorgeous and the side altars have some wonderful statues and bright shinny adornments. You will not be disappointed.