Cagliari – for some, this name evokes images of sun, sea and the Italian way of life, while others think of the city's eventful history, which stretches from the Phoenicians to the Romans and the Aragonese. Still others associate Cagliari with Mediterranean culture, culinary delights and views of the turquoise sea.
The historic districts of Castello, Marina and Stampace give Cagliari its unmistakable charm. Narrow streets, magnificent palazzi and impressive churches tell of a rich past. At the same time, the city presents itself as a contemporary metropolis with a renowned university, innovative research and a growing economy that combines tradition and the future. The Mediterranean nature shapes the cityscape as well as the architecture, with the kilometre-long Poetto city beach, the Molentargius lagoon with its flamingos and the rolling hills in the hinterland.
Cagliari combines history and modernity in a special way. The city offers a diverse cultural scene with museums, theatres and festivals and has an infrastructure that also allows for international events. Visitors to the congress can look forward not only to an informative programme, but also to the unmistakable Mediterranean lifestyle that Cagliari exudes with its culture, cuisine and closeness to the sea.