Top 10 things to do in Mazara Del Vallo

Here are the best things to do in Mazara Del Vallo.

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1. Museo del Satiro Danzante

The sculpture depicts a bacchanalian satyr dancing wildly like a whirling dervish, arms outstretched, head flung back, the centrifugal force evident in his flowing hair. Initially, the statue will be used in the Dionysian procession; Today, it commands its equally passionate form of worship here.

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2. La Bettola

Over the past few decades, chef-owner Pietro Sardo has established a reputation as one of Sicily's top chefs.

At this fine-dining seafood restaurant, just around the corner from Mazara's train station, he continues to create sensational and often unexpected flavor combinations like citrus-scented lobster or red mullet and ricotta-filled tortellini in a refined, white tablecloth-elegant dining room.

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3. Eyem Zemen

For a taste of Tunisia, try this delicious dish in the heart of La Casbah, marked with an Italian-Arabic bilingual symbol. Tunisian owner Fatiha serves grilled Mazara prawns, kebabs, roast mutton, multiple varieties of couscous (with vegetables, seafood, meat or wild fennel) and brik (savory tuna- or shrimp-filled pastries).

In warm weather, dine out at tables on the adjacent square.

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4. Piazza della Repubblica

Mazara's central piazza is an attractive space edged by elegant buildings, including the Cattedrale del San Salvatore, the two-story Seminario dei Chierici (dating from 1710) and, on the opposite side of the square, the 18th-century Seminario Vescovile, with its impressive 11-arched portico.

Unfortunately, the 1970s office tower on the western side of the square is a visual affront of the highest order.

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5. La Casbah

At the northwest corner of the historic center, this multicultural maze of narrow streets was once the heart of the Saracen city. The main street is Via Bagno, where there is still a hammam (public bath). Today the area is rundown but interesting, in large part because it retains a strong Arab connection through the Tunisian immigrants who now live here.

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6. Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio

This early 18th-century church collapsed in the 1930s, but its roofless remains make a photogenic detour, with their circular colonnade of twin columns backed by a vine-draped stone wall.

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7. Cattedrale del San Salvatore

With its emerald green dome, the tiled church and the church is a majestic sight. Originally dating back to the 11th century, it was completely rebuilt in baroque style in the 17th century. On the gate is the 16th-century relief of Count Roger trampling a Saracen. In the chapel to the right of the altar is a rare 13th-century cross.

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8. Castle

Right from the riverbank, the ragged remains of Norman's Norman castle certainly saw the better days, but their ruined ruin was a great atmosphere when illuminated at night.

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9. Chiesa Di San Francesco

Do yourself a favor and go to see this beautiful church. Before visiting the appropriate church, you will be instructed to visit the nearby abandoned monastery, which is an incredible experience.

Once you have done that - enter the church and be awakened! Besides the beautiful interiors of the sacred space, there is also a crypt that is not to be missed.

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10. Teatro Garibaldi

I was surprised by the size of this lovely old theater on the banks of the Mazara del Vallo river. We were walking by, and looking in the window of the front doors, and were invited in to see the theater. It is lovely and almost miniature in design.

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