The origins of Alghero are not well defined. We are back to the year 1100 when the powerful merchant family of Genoese Doria, fortify a small fishing village. Between Genoa and Pisa following many years of war. I manage to conquer Pisa Alghero but for a few years. Meanwhile, the King of Aragon and Catalonia by the Pope gets the right to annex Sardinia. After a war with Pisa, Cagliari and the Aragonese conquered his judge, and then conquer the island. In 1353 after a bloody battle to defeat Porto Conte Alghero Doria and conquer. The domain is short, for the Sardinian and the Genoese, drive the Aragonese. The following year an expedition led by the King of Aragon, after a siege lasting several months, regaining Alghero. The winners must live in Alghero stipulate that only the Catalans, so the Sardinians were driven out of town. For nearly four hundred years Alghero, alternating between historical events, will remain under Spanish rule. Will be ceded to Austria in 1708 and in 1720 the Savoy.

 Alghero old town retains the valuable, once surrounded by walls. Today those are still intact on the sea "I BASTIONI". The walls on the ground were, unfortunately, demolished in early 1900. Walking through the streets you will discover that in every corner there is a piece of history.




The city was originally surrounded by high walls, there are now more than just a defense against incursions from the sea "I BASTIONI". I am a real long elevated sea with a magnificent view over the bay closed by the promontory of Capo Caccia. Formerly it was possible to enter the city by the Porta a Terra, now marked by the imposing tower of the same name, and port existing Maretuttora. Many towers are still in excellent condition: Magdalena Tower, Tower of St. Erasmus, the Powder Tower, Tower of St. James (the only octagonal), Torre dello Sperone Tower of Sulis, Torre San Giovanni, Torre di Porta a Earth.

The old town of Alghero is made ​​up of narrow streets paved with granite and paved with cobblestones, where typical houses alternate with historic buildings: Palazzo d'Albis, Palazzo Manchin, Civic Theatre, and magnificent churches, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, San Francesco , San Michele, Santa Barbara, etc. Church of Mercy.

  


The streets of downtown are lined with dozens of stores to the delight of shoppers

Alghero is famous for its coral, numerous craft shops offering jewelry for all budgets.




Alghero offers tourists an endless and varied restaurants, from small and typical trattoria to the fancy restaurant. To taste absolutely Catalan lobster and paella.

There are many places to visit: Cape Caccia, with stunning Caves of Nettuno, Porto Conte, small harbor, Maria Pia, Le Bombarde, Lazzaretto beach Nuraghe Palmavera necropolis Anghelo Ruiu. A few kilometers are Stintino, Castelsardo, Bosa, Sassari, etc.. For lovers of nature, wildlife reserve "The Prigionette" and the magnificent Island Asinara.

Alghero riviera del corallo

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