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Newest Review: ... a nice coffee bar. If you get the impression that the site is beautiful but that modern Cagliari is not a particular pretty city, you’re spot on. During WW2 Cagliari was heavily bombed by the Allies in February 1943, after the Italian truce with the Allies in September 1943 the German Army took control of the city and the island but soon retreated and then the American Army took control, a submarine base and some airports in the vicinity from which airplanes could fly to Sicily, mainland Italy or North Africa made it strategically important. It still is, there are many NATO bases all over the island. If you turn left at the foot of La Bas... more

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Cagliari: Flamingo Flamenco (1923 words)
by MALU - written on 01.05.06 (Very useful, 515 readings)
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I’m trying to see Cagliari (for you: Cá-lya-ree, stress on the first syllable), the capital of Sardinia, with the eyes of a tourist, not an easy task for me considering the fact that it has been the place where to visit in-laws for yonks. If you happen to be on the island in July or August, don’t even think of visiting Cagliari unless the weather forecast promises a chilly spell (which is not very likely) or you’re a mad dog or likewise Englishman. Cagliari is situated on the south coast of Sardinia, humidity is extreme, in summer it’s higher than 90%, combined with a temperature of 35° C (95° F) or more the city is a destination to avoid. Many ...

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