Sassari

The city of Sassari: the capital of Northern Sardinia

Sassari is one of the most important cities in Sardegna: beautiful and regal, you can admire its significant monuments, the rich culture that permeates the city and its people, and the excellent local cuisine.

This is where Sardegna’s first university was founded, and where great politicians and presidents of the Italian Republic lived and studied.

A culturally vibrant city that loves music, brimming with events all year round.

But it’s not just about culture: the surrounding area offers stunning landscapes that are well worth visiting.
The sea, the lake, and countless archaeological sites that will reveal the region’s ancient history. There’s also a unique mining village: Argentiera, one of Europe’s most evocative industrial heritage sites.
Sassari will surprise you in many ways. We’ll highlight a few aspects below.

The cuisine

It’s worth mentioning the delicious cuisine of Sassari.
Snails
are one of the region’s traditional specialities, particularly ‘ciogga
minuta’, which is
tasty and fun to eat!
We also recommend trying Favàta
(broad bean soup) and Zimìno
(a dish made with lamb’s intestines), and you’ll be able to say you’ve experienced the authentic cuisine of Sassari. But there are many other dishes to sample in all the city’s
little restaurants and trattorias
.
There are also various events organised in the city and the surrounding villages to showcase the local food and wine.

5 things to do in and around the city

• The beautiful Cathedral of St Nicholas, the spiritual heart of the people of Sassari
• The Sanna National Museum, a cultural landmark for Northern Sardinia thanks to its rich archaeological, ethnographic and pictorial heritage
• A stroll through the city centre to admire its historic buildings
• Enjoy an aperitif in the charming Piazza d’Italia
• Relax in Monserrato Park, home to a marvellous monumental garden

Places to visit nearby… the city of Alghero