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Marsala, Coastal commune in western Sicily, Italy

Located at the westernmost tip of Sicily, Marsala extends along the Mediterranean coast with ancient streets leading to a central square dominated by Norman architecture.

The landing of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his thousand soldiers in Marsala on May 11, 1860, marked a crucial moment in the Italian unification movement.

The Regional Archaeological Museum of Lilibeo preserves artifacts from the ancient Carthaginian city, including remains of Roman villas and Phoenician structures.

The historical district contains numerous wine cellars offering tours and tastings of the local fortified wine, with guided visits available throughout the year.

The Stagnone Lagoon Natural Reserve near Marsala contains salt ponds where traditional salt harvesting methods continue since ancient Roman times.

Location: Free Municipal Consortium of Trapani

Location: Province of Trapani

Capital city: Marsala

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Shares border with: Petrosino, Salemi, Trapani, Mazara del Vallo, Misiliscemi

Website: https://comune.marsala.tp.it

GPS coordinates: 37.79806,12.43417

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50

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