Ospedale Marino

The Ospedale Marino has a fascinating split identity: the original 1930s building sat right on Poetto beach and operated until the early 1980s, and that historic seafront structure is now being redeveloped by the Municipality of Cagliari. The active hospital continues nearby, close to the Pronto Soccorso (emergency services). It's one of those places where the architecture tells a story — if you're curious about Cagliari's 20th-century history, the old beachside building alone is worth a look as it transitions into its next chapter.