Sardinia Attractions
Retablo of the Nativity © Sardegna Turismo
The Citadel of Museums
Sardinia's history and culture is conveniently packaged in the
Citadel of Museums complex in the centre of the capital, Cagliari.
Here is sited the National Archaeological Museum, the National
Picture Gallery, the Cardu Siamese Museum and a collection of
anatomical waxes by Florentine sculptor, Clemente Susini, all
administered by the University. The Archaeological Museum houses
artefacts from all the ancient cultures of the island, including
ceramics from Phoenician tombs, Punic jewellery and Nuragic
bronzes. The Picture Gallery contains a collection of contemporary
art and sculpture, while the Siamese museum exhibits fascinating
items from the east. The unique Collection of Waxes consists of 23
models of parts of the human body created by Clemente Susini, from
waxes, resin, tallow, pitch and balsam.
Address: Piazza Arsenale;
Website: www.sardegnaturismo.it
