Oristano [Sardinia]
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This striking tower was built in 1290. The town itself evolved since Phoenician times, but mainly grew in importance during the medieval period when it vied for power over the whole island. It's a charming town with remnants of the old walls, a museum dedicated to Carnival, another museum of ancient history and it's a short bus ride to the coast (and other Roman ruins).