Cagliari Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Cagliari, CA, Sardinia.
Creepy, anatomically-correct wax models line the halls of the Raccolta di Cere Anatomiche, and their insides are on display for all the world to see. Models are carefully cross-sectioned to reveal the hidden intricacies of the human body. The interesting displays combine science with macbre entertainment.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Ancient Sardinia was once populated by a civilization known as the Nuragici, who left behind several artifacts, including curious towers known as Nuraghes, scattered accross the island. Some of the most intriguing pieces left behind are housed safely in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. Look for bronzetti, carved bronze statues it's said date back as far as 5000 BC.
National Picture Gallery of Cagliari (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Cagliari)
Cagliari's Pinacoteca Nazionale's collection focuses on Sardinian art from the 15th to the 17th century. Four works by Sardinia's premiere artist, Pietro Cavaro, are a highlight. Other items of interest include a fascinating collection of 14th century Spanish-Arab pottery and a look at the history of Sardinian weaponry.
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