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Piazza Castello, Sassari

Piazza Castello, Sassari

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Piazza Castello, Sassari

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Location: Sassari, Tàtari/Sassari, Sardinia, Italy

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Ciclosofista

December 9, 2022

It takes its name from the Aragonese Castle that stood in this area since 1300. In 1877 the castle was demolished and the space thus freed gave life to the square as we see it today in front of the contemporary La Marmora barracks.
In 1800 the square was the favorite spot for elegant walks and on holidays the music band played there. It became therefore the soul and the heart of the city. When Sassari then expanded, the ideal city center moved from Piazza Castello to the new great Piazza d’Italia.
In the 1950s, the demolition of some low buildings and the construction of two skyscrapers further modified the square. More recently, the numerous palm trees that shaded the square have been eliminated, because they were hit by the red weevil, a dangerous parasite that attacks especially this type of trees.
Under the square runs an archaeological path between the walkways and some underground rooms that had belonged to the Castle. The entrance is from a low glass block structure. The visit is really worth it.

Ciclosofista

December 9, 2022

Before the Corona epidemic, guided tours were possible at the following times:
Tuesday and Sunday 10.00 – 13.00
From Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 – 13.00 / 16.30 – 19.30
(Closed on Mondays)

Martina | spintheworld_marti

January 2, 2023

Since 1331 it has been the most important square in the city. It is called this because until 1878 the Aragonese castle stood (today demolished).

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Piazza Castello, Sassari

1. Walk in Sassari – ring tour

2. Ducal Palace of Sassari – Piazza d'Italia, Sassari loop from Sassari

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