Near the capital of Sardinia, the Santa Gilla lagoon emerges, one of the largest and most important naturalistic sites in Europe, rich in different species of birds and with historical-economic-industrial relevance.
Human settlements in the lagoon date back to the 8th century BC, when the first Carthaginian Carales, a center of trade and fishing, was founded in Santa Gilla. During Roman times, it became a suburb of Karalis. In the Middle Ages, Santa Igia, on the strip of land overlooking the lagoon, was the capital of the Giudicato of Calari and an episcopal seat. The lagoon was the scene of a naval battle between Genoa and Pisa in 1194, fighting for dominion over the Giudicato.
There are many beautiful viewpoints for this natural oasis right next to the urban heart of Sardinia, and this place is one of them.
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