Cagliari's Botanical Garden houses more than 500 species of tropical and Mediterranean plants. Besides being the ideal place to spend a sunny day in nature, the Garden also houses a museum, which will certainly be appreciated by all botany enthusiasts.

Tuvixeddu is a punic necropolis occupying an entire hill. Inside, it houses hundreds of graves carved into the rock over many centuries. There is no other place like this in the world, and not even Carthage can boast a similar treasure. Nowadays it is possible to visit the site only during particular occasions, such as Monumenti Aperty day (the "open monuments" day).

Moco Museum packs big-name modern and contemporary art into the 1904 Villa Alsberg, a townhouse steps from the Rijksmuseum. Since 2016, its intimate (if somewhat cramped) rooms have showcased Banksy, Basquiat and Kusama alongside rising stars, all sourced from private collections. The permanent Banksy exhibition shares space with rotating shows, while the gift shop peddles cheeky art merch. Expect queues for Yayoi Kusama’s infinity rooms or Warhol’s pop pieces; early mornings or late afternoons ease the squeeze. More accessible than scholarly, it’s ideal for art newcomers or those short on time.