Main Sights
- The 11th-century, three-naved Basilica of San Gavino, which was built using only precious hardstones like marble, porphyry and granite, is the largest Romanesque church in Sardinia. Instead of the usual western facade and eastern apse, the cathedral sports two apses. The crypt holds several Roman sarcophagi.
- Neolithic necropolis of Su Crocifissu Mannu and Li Lioni.
- Nuraghe of la Camusina, Li Pedriazzi, Margone and Minciaredda.
- Remains of the Roman bridge, the largest in Sardinia with its arches and a span of 160–170 meters on the Rio Mannu
- Palazzo Re Barbaro
- Catacombs of Tanca Borgona and piazzale Amsicora.
- Aragonese Towers of the port and of Abbacurrente.
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