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The bastion of Saint Remy, was named after the first piedmontese viceroy, the baron of Saint Remy.
It was built in classical style at the end of the XIX century on the ancient Zecca, Sperone and Santa Caterina spanish bastions, to link Castello district, which is the highest part of Cagliari, to the lower districts of Villanova and Marina.
The Bastion includes the huge and beautiful terrace Umberto I and the indoor promenade, both planned in 1896; and it also includes the upper small bastion of Santa Caterina, named after the old Dominican convent, which was destroyed by a fire in 1800.
The whole construction made of granite and limestone, was opened in 1901.
In the middle of the double flight of steps, that from terrace Umberto I leads to the below piazza Costituzione, there is the indoor promenade used mainly for culture and art exhibitions.
From the Bastion you can enjoy the magnificent panorama of the town of Cagliari. But there is a sad side too, unfortunately this place is also famous because it is where some troubled people choose to attempt suicide throwing themselves out of the terrace.
Terrace Umberto I is a wonderful place to take a walk and enjoy the view. In summer there are two open-air wine bars De Candia and Caffè degli Spiriti which attract many tourists and local people, making the Bastion one of the most crowded places in town.
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