Marsala
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
![Marsala](/imgs/localita/marsala.png)
Provincia: TP - Area: Trapani surroundings
It links its name to the history of the Italian Republic which from here, on 11 May 1860, Garibaldi set out towards unification. La its history is ancient: the Phoenicians come from the sea to settle on the island of Mozia, the archaeological pearl in the Stagnone lagoon, the most evocative and windy in all of Europe, characterized by windmills, piles of salt, shallow and flat waters , constant winds all year round and breathtaking views. Marsala binds its name to Marsala wine, with over 40 wineries in its territory it is the reference location for "wine lovers" from all over the world. Marsala is the world capital of kitesurfing.
What to see
![Nuova Gate in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/porta-nuova-marsala_s.jpg)
Nuova Gate in Marsala
![Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma della Cava in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/santuario-maria-ss-della-cava-marsala_s.jpg)
Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma della Cava in Marsala
![Capo Boeo in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/capo-boeo-marsala_s.jpg)
Capo Boeo in Marsala
![Tapestry Museum in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-degli-arazzi-marsala_s.jpg)
Tapestry Museum in Marsala
![Hypogeum of Crispia Salvia in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/ipogeo-crispia-salvia-marsala_s.jpg)
Hypogeum of Crispia Salvia in Marsala
![Baglio Anselmi Archaeological Museum in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-archeologico-marsala_s.jpg)
Baglio Anselmi Archaeological Museum in Marsala
![Cave of the Sibyl in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/grotta-sibilla-marsala_s.jpg)
Cave of the Sibyl in Marsala
![Grignani Palace in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/palazzo-grignani-a-marsala_s.jpg)
Grignani Palace in Marsala
![Insula Romana a Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/insula-romana-marsala_s.jpg)
Insula Romana a Marsala
![Garibaldi gate in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/porta-garibaldi-marsala_s.jpg)
Garibaldi gate in Marsala
![Stagnone Reserve](/imgs/attrazioni/riserva-dello-stagnone_s.jpg)
Stagnone Reserve
![Monument to Thousand in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/monumento-mille-marsala_s.jpg)
Monument to Thousand in Marsala
![VII Aprile Palace in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/palazzo-vii-aprile-marsala_s.jpg)
VII Aprile Palace in Marsala
![Church of Purgatory in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-purgatorio-a-marsala_s.jpg)
Church of Purgatory in Marsala
![Cathedral of Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/duomo-marsala_s.jpg)
Cathedral of Marsala
![Fici Palace in MArsala](/imgs/attrazioni/palazzo-fici-marsala_s.jpg)
Fici Palace in MArsala
![Burgio Spanò Palace in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/palazzo-burgio-spano-marsala_s.jpg)
Burgio Spanò Palace in Marsala
![Archaeological Park of Lilibeo in Marsala](/imgs/attrazioni/parco-archeologico-lilibeo-marsala_s.jpg)
Archaeological Park of Lilibeo in Marsala
![Giuseppe Whitaker Museum in Mozia](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-giuseppe-whitaker-mozia_s.jpg)
Giuseppe Whitaker Museum in Mozia
![Mozia Island](/imgs/attrazioni/isola-mozia_s.jpg)
Mozia Island
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Marsala
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Marsala
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Marsala. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Petrosino
Trapani surroundings
Isole Egadi
Trapani surroundings
Paceco
Trapani surroundings
Mazara del Vallo
Selinunte and Belice Valley