Giardini Pubblici

Alghero


At some point you'll probably find yourself passing by Alghero's public gardens. The verdant park, which effectively separates the medieval centre from the modern new town, was created in the 19th century when the landward stretches of the city's defensive walls were torn down. Today it's frequented by everyone from tourists and street sellers to teenagers and chatting locals.


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Nearby Alghero attractions

1. Forte della Maddalena

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To the north of the old town, the Forte della Maddalena is the sole survivor of three forts built at the end of the 16th century to bolster the city's…

2. Torre Porta a Terra

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Near the Giardini Pubblici, the 14th-century Torre Porta a Terra is all that remains of Porta a Terra, one of the two main gates into the medieval city. A…

3. Torre della Maddalena

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Also known as the Torre di Garibaldi, this tower was incorporated into the Forte della Maddalena in the late 16th century.

4. Palazzo d'Albis

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Overlooking Piazza Civica, this Gothic palace was the governor's residence and famously hosted the Spanish emperor Charles V in 1541. It's now home to the…

5. Piazza Civica

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Just inside Porta a Mare, Piazza Civica is Alghero’s showcase square. In a former life it was the administrative heart of the medieval city, but where…

6. Porta a Mare

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This gateway, one of two entrances to the medieval city, links Piazza Civica with the marina, passing through the city walls.

7. Torre di San Giovanni

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This impressive 16th-century tower is now used to stage temporary exhibitions. A squat, thick-set structure, it has a circumference of 60m and walls 4.3m…

8. Chiesa di San Francesco

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Alghero's finest church is a model of architectural harmony. Originally built to a Catalan Gothic design in the 14th century, it was later given a…

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