Skies full of stars

Even in the ancient world, the stars appeared as powerful and primal manifestations of divinity. The prehistoric nations living in Sardinia built thousands of megalithic monuments such as domus de Janas, menhirs, sacred wells, towers and Nuragic tombs in symbiosis with the sky and the movement of the stars. Even today star enthusiasts come to these magnetic places to marvel at the local night sky, or to walk at dusk along the star trails to places of rare and wild nature, beautified by the evening light, the silence broken only by the sounds of nature and the scent of myrtle and thyme. Seaview cliffs and rocks are exceptional star observatories, offered by Mother Nature herself. On special occasions, one can book a visit in one of the two astronomical observatories and observe the sky with instruments more powerful than the eyes or a telescope. One is located on the Tacchi di Ulassai, the other is immersed in the forest of Selene in Lanusei. Space lovers will be delighted by a fun astronomical walk in the Cagliari Planetarium, from where you can take the first steps towards becoming a passionate amateur astronomer. The 70 m high and 64 m wide radio telescope dominating the San Basilio plain is also worth a visit. The tech giant has amazing performance and captures the sounds and lights of distant worlds. Just looking at him arouses curiosity and wonder. It is possible to book a visit with an explanation from the international researchers who work here.