Marsala, Sicily. This place is insanely famous for one thing… wine! This beautiful seaside town has tons to offer from wine tasting to visiting museums and historical sites. The west Sicilian town is rich with history, so is a brilliant place for a vacation, both with your partner and your children. So pack your sunglasses and get ready to jet off to Sicily, because we’ll show you the best places to visit in Marsala. And, remember, you better also check out also the best accommodations in the area. If you are looking for something stylish, you should browse the Scent of Sicily catalog of villas in Sicily to rent and start planning your getaway. Here you have 6 of the best things to do in Marsala, Sicily.
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5 Great Things to Do in Marsala Sicily
Experience Sicilian Art at Complesso Monumentale San Pietro
Set in a beautifully restored sixteenth-century monastery is the civic museum of Marsala. The museum is divided up into three sections and houses an archaeological section as well as some Sicilian folk traditions! This former monastery, restored in 1998, also houses the town library as well, and with over 22,000 books, it’s sure to be a book lovers dream.
Open: 9am – 1pm Tue-Sat, 9am – 1pm and 4.30pm – 7.30pm Sunday
Delve Into Sicilian History When Visiting Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi
If you’re going to visit anywhere whilst in Marsala, make sure it’s this! This place houses the town’s finest treasure, the partially reconstructed remains of a warship that sank off the Egadi Islands during the first Punic War. Alongside the ship, some of the remaining cargo is also displayed. The objects discovered on board and now displayed within the museum are olive stones, cooking pots and ropes… amongst others. As of now, the ship is undergoing more restoration work, but is scheduled to reopen in 2017.
Open: 9am – 7.30pm Tue-Sat and till 1.30pm on Sunday
Wine Taste at Enoteca Della Strada del Vino di Marsala
You can’t go to Sicily, the home of wine tasting, and not at least visit one of the many wine bars on the island. This impressive wine bar is located in the heart of the pedestrian zone. Sponsored by the local association of Marsala wine merchants, this bar is a perfect place to sample a selection of local wines, starting at only €3 a glass!
Open: 11am – 2am, Tue – Sun
Have a Slice of Pizza at the Divino Rosso
You’re going to Sicily, and you can’t go to Sicily, without at least sampling some of the pizzas that are on offer! Try Divino Rosso; this restaurant is located within the main pedestrian zone of the town. With outdoor tables, this lively restaurant serves over 150 different wines and a large menu of local dishes and pizza!
Open: 6pm – midnight, Tue – Sun
Gaze at Tapestry’s at the Museo Degli Arazzi Fiammingi
Art fans, this is one for you. This tiny museum houses eight sixteenth-century Flemish tapestries. The tapestries displayed were woven in Brussels for the Spanish King, Philip II.
Open: 9am – 1pm and 4pm – 6pm, Tue – Sun
So now we’ve shown you the best places to visit in Marsala, you better book those flights and pack your bags. You’re sure to have a great time!
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