<p>Dusk descends on pastel-hued Castelsardo, named one of Italy's most beautiful towns by the Italian organization I Borghi Più Belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Towns). Dating to the 1100s, Castelsardo became a "royal city" under Argonian rule in the Middle Ages, then was incorporated into the Piedmont-based Duchy of Savoy in the 18th century. It is known today for its Cathedral of Sant'Antonio d'Abate and the Museum of Mediterranean Basketry and Wickerwork.</p>

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Dusk descends on pastel-hued Castelsardo, named one of Italy's most beautiful towns by the Italian organization I Borghi Più Belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Towns). Dating to the 1100s, Castelsardo became a "royal city" under Argonian rule in the Middle Ages, then was incorporated into the Piedmont-based Duchy of Savoy in the 18th century. It is known today for its Cathedral of Sant'Antonio d'Abate and the Museum of Mediterranean Basketry and Wickerwork.

Photograph by Dave Yoder

Sardinia, Italy

See photos of Italy's Sardinia region in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

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