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A huge number of old religious buildings have survived on the island. In Cagliari you can see the beautiful St. Mary's Cathedral. Its construction took place in the 18th century; it was decided to build a cathedral on the site of the old Gothic church. It represents an impressive landmark with a strong predominance of elements of baroque architecture, but experts can easily see other styles in its foreside. The place of construction was chosen for a reason, as there is a healing source attracting pilgrims at its walls.
The main tour object of the capital is the Roman amphitheater, a prehistoric building that has perfectly preserved to this day. Thousands of years ago, gladiator fights and horse races watched by thousands of spectators have been held on this grand arena.

Palazzo d'Albios located in the small town of Alghero is notable too. Built in the 16th century, the cathedral is not only impressive in appearance, but also has a unique interior decoration. It should be noted that the old town of Alghero is characterized by an abundance of historical sites. Ancient fortification walls and narrow winding streets with amazing medieval buildings have survived there.
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