Marsala is one of the most fascinating cities in western Sicily, a place where history, culture, the sea, traditions and food and wine come together in an authentic and evocative atmosphere.
Overlooking the Mediterranean, Marsala is world-famous for its wine, but offers much more: a precious historic centre enclosed by ancient walls, with elegant palaces, churches, squares and characteristic alleyways that tell centuries of history.
The heart of the city is Piazza della Repubblica, dominated by the splendid Cathedral of Saint Thomas of Canterbury, from which a historic centre full of cafés, restaurants and shops unfolds.
One of its most evocative treasures is the Stagnone Lagoon, with its renowned salt pans and windmills, a particularly spectacular setting at sunset. Opposite lies the island of Mozia, an important archaeological site accessible by boat.
Marsala is also linked to a fundamental chapter in Italian history: in 1860, Giuseppe Garibaldi landed here with his Thousand, beginning the expedition that would contribute to the unification of Italy.
But Marsala’s charm lies above all in its way of life: Mediterranean rhythms, sea scents, sunsets over the Mediterranean, Sicilian cuisine and hospitality.