The Bastion of Saint Remy is one of the most important fortifications in Cagliari, located in the Castello district.
The name derives from the first Piedmontese viceroy, Filippo-Guglielmo Pallavicini, baron of Saint Remy.
At the end of the 19th century it was monumentally transformed into a staircase, surmounted by the triumphal arch, which gives access to a covered promenade and a large panoramic terrace.
It was built in the late nineteenth century on the ancient city walls, dating back to the early fourteenth century, connecting the three southern bastions of the Mint, Santa Caterina and Sperone, to unite the Castello district with those below of Villanova and Marina.
The covered walk since it was inaugurated in 1902 has been used in various ways.
At first it was used as a banquet hall, then during the First World War it was used as an infirmary.
In the thirties, during the period of sanctions, the exhibition of autarchy was set up.
During the Second World War it was used as a refuge for displaced people whose homes were destroyed by bombs.
In 1948 it hosted the first Sardinian trade fair.
After many years of neglect, the promenade was restored and re-evaluated as a cultural space reserved in particular for art exhibitions.
Bastion of Saint Remy - Virtual Tour 360°
Address: Piazza Costituzione, 09100
Phone: 070 6778173
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