Sassari Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Explore this university city’s stately palazziandcharming piazzasbefore delving into its medieval history in one of the many heritage churches and museums.

Sassari’s urban landscape is a jumble of neoclassical, Gothic and modern architecture. Compared to the island’s coastal towns, the focus of Sassari is more on every-day living than on tourism, making this a good place to meet the real Sardinians and explore their history. After all, this is the island’s second-largest city in terms of population.

Start at the Piazza del Comune (Town Hall Plaza) to see the Palazzo Ducale, which doubles as the City Hall and is part of the Museo della Città. The limestone palace was erected in 1775 for Don Antonio Manca, Duke of Asinara. Join the tour named Le Cantine del Duca, which follows a walkway suspended over the palace’s cellars.

Stroll to the nearby 13th-century Duomo, or the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and visit the art gallery in the nearby Church of San Michele.

In the city’s Piazza d’Italia, compare the neoclassical Palazzo della Provinciato the neo-Gothic Palazzo Giordano. The square’s grand Monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II was inaugurated in 1899 with a traditional street parade called Cavalcata Sarda, which is still held each spring. If your visit coincides with this weekend-long festival, admire the dancers in their lavish traditional costumes and watch the parigliehorseshow at the racetrack. Any other day, visit the restaurants in Piazza d’Italia to sample typical regional lamb or pork dishes, such as cordula, favataandcavolata.

TheG. A. Sanna Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum is a villa that houses magnificent relics from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Learn about the domus de janas (fairy houses), the ancient ritual sites that dot the island.

Just outside the city walls is Piazza Mercato, home to Sassari’s famous landmark: the Fountain of the Rosello. The late Renaissance-style fountain covers the ancient spring of Gurusele.

Sassari is located on a plateau in northwestern Sardinia that slopes down to the Gulf of Asinara. Take a short trip into the countryside to see Monte d'Accoddi, a sacred pyramid that dates back some 5,000 years. Continue toPorto Torres with its historic centre and panoramic harbour. The town’sBasilica di San Gavino is one of the most important Pisan Romanesque structures on Sardinia.

Where to stay in Sassari

Sassari Centro Storico

While visiting Sassari Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Sassari Ducal Palace and National Art Museum of Sassari.

Sassari Centro Storico
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Lampianu

While Lampianu isn't home to many top sights, Rena Majore Beach and Nuraghe di Unia are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lampianu

Santa Caterina

While Santa Caterina isn't home to many top sights, Sassari Ducal Palace and Piazza d'Italia are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Monte Rosello

When in Monte Rosello, you can plan a visit to Piazza d'Italia and Sassari Ducal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Monte Rosello
Sassari showing a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and heritage elements

San Nicola

While visiting San Nicola, you might make a stop by sights like Sassari Ducal Palace and National Art Museum of Sassari.

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Latte Dolce

Latte Dolce might not have many top sights, but Wild Asinara Park and Sassari Ducal Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Latte Dolce
Hotel Marini

Hotel Marini

4 out of 5
Via Pietro Nenni 2, Sassari, SS
The price is ฿2,873 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,873
฿3,311 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions PalaSerradimigni and Giovanni ...
Hotel Marini
Hotel Grazia Deledda

Hotel Grazia Deledda

4 out of 5
Viale Dante 47, Sassari, SS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,863 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,863
฿3,338 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Diving Porto Conte and Giovanni Antonio Sanna ...
Hotel Grazia Deledda
Hotel Carlo Felice

Hotel Carlo Felice

3 out of 5
Via Carlo Felice 50, Sassari, SS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions PalaSerradimigni and Giovanni ...
Hotel Carlo Felice
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping

Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping

4 out of 5
Strada Prov. S. Maria La Palma, Alghero, SS
Stay at this 4-star beach campsite in Alghero. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Torre del Porticciolo Beach and Caletta ...
Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping
Residence Oasis

Residence Oasis

2 out of 5
Viale I Maggio, Alghero, SS
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Alghero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Maria Pia Beach and San Giovanni ...
Residence Oasis
Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village

Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village

3 out of 5
Localita San Pietro A Mare, Valledoria, SS
Stay at this 3-star residence in Valledoria. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions San Pietro Beach ...
Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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