{"id":39085,"date":"2026-06-10T13:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/?p=39085"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:58:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:58:32","slug":"sette-citta-regie-sardegna-itinerario-turismo-culturale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/en\/sette-citta-regie-sardegna-itinerario-turismo-culturale\/","title":{"rendered":"The Seven Royal Cities of Sardinia: a new cultural tourism itinerary is launched"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sardinia is increasingly focusing on promoting its historical and cultural heritage. On 9 June 2026, an agreement was signed officially launching the \u2018Itinerary of the Seven Royal Cities of Sardinia\u2019, a project designed to enhance the island\u2019s cultural offering and attract visitors throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement was signed by the Regional Department of Tourism together with the municipalities of Alghero, Bosa, Cagliari, Castelsardo, Iglesias, Oristano and Sassari \u2013 the seven towns that were awarded the prestigious title of \u2018Citt\u00e0 Regia\u2019 during the Catalan-Aragonese period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does it mean to be a Royal City?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the 14th and 18th centuries, much of Sardinia was organised according to the feudal system. The Royal Cities, however, were a notable exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These towns enjoyed special privileges granted directly by the Crown and were able to govern themselves with greater autonomy than the feudal territories. They were also home to important religious and civil institutions and served as the island\u2019s main cultural centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is precisely for this reason that the Royal Cities have preserved a significant part of the artistic, architectural, archival and library heritage produced during the centuries of Spanish rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Seven Royal Cities of Sardinia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The itinerary connects seven destinations that bring to life some of the most fascinating chapters in Sardinian history:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/alghero\/\">Alghero<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/bosa-sardegna-cosa-vedere-borgo-piu-bello\/\">Bosa<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/cagliari\/\">Cagliari<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/castelsardo\/\">Castelsardo<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/iglesias-sardegna-cosa-vedere\/\">Iglesias<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/oristano\/\">Oristano<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/schede\/sassari-cosa-vedere-tradizioni-storia-itinerari\/\">Sassari<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each one is home to monuments, fortifications, churches, historic buildings and traditions that bear witness to the role it played in centuries past.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mappa-dellItinerario-delle-Sette-Citta-Regie-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mappa-dellItinerario-delle-Sette-Citta-Regie-1.jpg 651w, https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mappa-dellItinerario-delle-Sette-Citta-Regie-1-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mappa-dellItinerario-delle-Sette-Citta-Regie-1-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new cultural tourism route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A \u20ac30 million investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative will be funded by approximately \u20ac30 million from the Development and Cohesion Fund (FSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funds will be allocated to the restoration and conservation of historic monuments in town centres, as well as to the creation of a shared identity through a common brand, coordinated signage and specific tourism promotion activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim is to create a distinctive and competitive tourism product that brings medieval and modern Sardinia to life through a single, comprehensive cultural itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new addition to Sardinia\u2019s cultural offering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, Sardinia has invested heavily in promoting its archaeological and historical heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Route of the Seven Royal Cities forms part of a wider strategy that encompasses the Nuragic sites, the Domus de Janas (recognised by UNESCO), the major archaeological complexes of Nora, Tharros and Porto Torres, and the island\u2019s museum heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this new project, Sardinia adds a significant new attraction dedicated to the medieval period and the long Catalan-Aragonese and Spanish era, offering visitors fresh reasons to explore the island beyond its stunning coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An opportunity for the future of tourism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creation of the Route of the Seven Royal Cities represents much more than a simple project to promote the area\u2019s monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can become an effective tool for helping to spread tourist flows more evenly throughout the year, distributing visitors across the region and promoting historic centres that preserve centuries of history, art and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who love to travel at a leisurely pace and discover the true spirit of Sardinia, this new itinerary could soon become one of the most fascinating cultural routes in the entire Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe Seven Royal Cities Route is still in its infancy, but it offers a wonderful opportunity to rediscover a Sardinia rich in history, culture and identity. A heritage that is just waiting to be told and experienced.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For further reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further details on the Memorandum of Understanding and the project\u2019s objectives, please refer to the official statement published by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regione.sardegna.it\/notizie\/turismo-sottoscritto-protocollo-d-intesa-per-l-itinerario-delle-sette-citta?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regione Autonoma della Sardegna \u2013 Turismo: sottoscritto protocollo d&#8217;intesa per l&#8217;Itinerario delle Sette Citt\u00e0 Regie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>AI Disclosure (AI Act 2025 \u2013 Italian Law 132\/2025):<\/strong><br>the text content is AI-assisted, created by Antonio Casu with the support of ChatGPT (GPT-5.2), OpenAI, in accordance with the transparency principles set out in Regulation (EU) 2024\/1689.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sardinia is increasingly focusing on promoting its historical and cultural heritage. On 9 June 2026, an agreement was signed that officially launches the \u2018Itinerary of the Seven Royal Cities of Sardinia\u2019, a project designed to enhance the island\u2019s cultural offering and attract visitors throughout the year. 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