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The Origins of Porto Cervo: from natural harbor to Mediterranean legend

From Porto Cervo’s origins emerges a story of vision and landscape: from a quiet inlet in Gallura to an international symbol of the Mediterranean, between architecture and culture.

Aga Khan’s Public Responsibility in 1957: International Leadership

In 1957, Karim Aga Khan IV took on an international public responsibility that marked the beginning of long-term leadership and vision.

Porto Cervo Marina: An International Nautical Vision

The Marina di Porto Cervo is much more than a tourist port: it represents an international nautical vision that transformed the relationship between sea, architecture, and territory on the Costa Smeralda.

Aga Khan IV: The Philanthropic Dimension and Global Vision

An essential and in-depth profile of Aga Khan IV’s philanthropic commitment, spanning international development, culture, education, and quality of life.

The Costa Smeralda Model: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s Vision

The vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV gave rise to the Costa Smeralda model, a unique example of tourism founded on architectural quality, landscape, and Mediterranean identity.

Alisarda and the Costa Smeralda: the Vision of Karim Aga Khan IV

Alisarda and the vision of Karim Aga Khan IV connected Sardinia to the world, transforming the Costa Smeralda.

Sustainable balance on the Costa Smeralda: integrating tourism and landscape

Costa Smeralda was born from a vision of sustainable balance between tourism, the landscape, and local communities. An integrated project that explains why this area is different from other destinations.

Tourism in Gallura: From Periphery to International Destination

From an agro-pastoral territory to the international stage: tourism in Gallura tells the story of a historic transformation that changed identity, landscape, and cultural vision.

Aga Khan and Arzachena: Prince Karim’s Bond with the Region

The relationship between Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and Arzachena marked a historic turning point for the area, shaped by the vision, landscape, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

The Founding of Costa Smeralda in 1962: The Birth of the Consortium

The founding of Costa Smeralda in 1962 marked the beginning of a new phase for Sardinia: a project that brought together landscape, architecture, and cultural vision.

Aga Khan IV: The Philanthropic Dimension and Global Vision

An essential and in-depth profile of Aga Khan IV’s philanthropic commitment, spanning international development, culture, education, and quality of life.

The Quality of Life in Sardinia: Culture and the Vision of Prince Aga Khan

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s cultural vision connects architecture, landscape, and community, offering a model of development that has influenced the quality of life on the Costa Smeralda.

Rahim Aga Khan V: Continuity after Karim Aga Khan IV

The transition from Karim Aga Khan IV to Rahim Aga Khan V reveals an institutional continuity that safeguards the cultural legacy of the Costa Smeralda.

The Legacy of Aga Khan IV: The Living Heritage of the Costa Smeralda

An analysis of what remains today of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s vision: the landscape, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Visiting Porto Cervo in the Footsteps of the Aga Khan

A cultural itinerary for visiting Porto Cervo by following Prince Aga Khan’s vision, through the history, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Gallura Before Tourism: Before the Costa Smeralda

Discover how Aga Khan IV transformed Gallura into Costa Smeralda, blending Sardinian identity, landscape preservation, and visionary tourism.