cagliari

Elmas

Einwohner: 9.406
Fläche: 13.63 km²
Höhe: 7 m
Website: Offiziell

Überblick

Elmas is an independent municipality located within the Metropolitan City of Cagliari in Sardinia. Home to over 9,000 residents, the town serves as a significant link in the urban area of the Sardinian capital. The community is primarily recognized for hosting the Cagliari-Elmas international airport, which acts as the main hub for national and international air travel to the island. The name Elmas has its linguistic origins in the Greek word for diamond and is also used as a forename or surname in various cultures. Its proximity to the city of Cagliari shapes the modern identity of this strategic location.

Geschichte

The administrative history of Elmas during the 20th century is marked by periods of integration and the eventual return to sovereignty. In 1937, the municipality's independence was suppressed, resulting in Elmas being incorporated as a district of the city of Cagliari. This status persisted for several decades until political efforts finally led to the restoration of its autonomy. In 1989, Elmas officially regained its status as an independent municipality. Since then, the town has developed independently, with its infrastructural importance steadily increasing due to the expansion of the airport. The historical progression reflects the close ties and shared destiny with the metropolitan capital region.

Lage

Geographically, Elmas is situated approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Cagliari's city center. The municipality is located in the southern part of Sardinia and is part of the metropolitan city of the same name. Due to its strategic location in close proximity to the regional capital and its direct link to the Cagliari-Elmas Airport, the town serves as a central transport hub. The region is characterized by flat topography near the sea, which facilitated the logistical development of the area.

Highlights

Cagliari-Elmas AirportProximity to the capital CagliariIndependent municipality since 1989

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Local info

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For residents

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Sehenswertes in Elmas

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Cultura

5.7 km

Castello San Michele

Il Castello di San Michele a Cagliari, una fortezza secolare che domina la città da un colle, racconta storie del passato della Sardegna ed è oggi un centro culturale.

Cultura

6.2 km

Grotta della Vipera

La "Grotta della Vipera" a Cagliari è un sepolcro romano del I secolo d.C., famoso per le sue decorazioni a serpente e iscrizioni. Una testimonianza affascinante dell'antichità.

Cultura

6.3 km

Parco archeologico di Tuvixeddu

Il Parco Archeologico di Tuvixeddu a Cagliari ospita la più grande necropoli fenicio-punica del Mediterraneo, con migliaia di tombe scavate nella roccia.

Laghetto Monte Claro

Natura

6.6 km

Laghetto Monte Claro

Spiaggia di Giorgino

Spiaggia

7.2 km

Spiaggia di Giorgino

La Spiaggia di Giorgino è una storica spiaggia cittadina di Cagliari, che si estende lungo la SS 195. Amata dai locali, nota per ristoranti e stabilimenti balneari.

Cultura

7.3 km

Villa di Tigellio

Esplorate i resti di un complesso residenziale romano a Cagliari, erroneamente noto come Villa di Tigellio, un'importante testimonianza archeologica antica.

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