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Marzamemi

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An ancient fishing village dominated by the historic Tonnara (Tuna Fishery)

Marzamemi is a small seaside village located on the southeast coast of Sicily, in the province of Syracuse, the gateway to the Vendicari Fauna Oasis and a few kilometres from Noto and Pachino.

The fascinating history of this delightful village has always been linked to fishing, between the Tonnara di Marzamemi and the two small harbours where commercial ships arrived and departed for centuries while sailing around southeastern Sicily. Well known by the Arabs, the Tonnara di Marzamemi has been modified over the centuries until the current layout in the mid 18th century, designed by the great architect Vermexio.

It is precisely around the Tonnara, overlooking the harbour of Marzamemi, that the small town centre has developed, made up of low stone buildings and small restaurants that make this place even more magical thanks to the colourful chairs and tables that immerse tourists and visitors in an atmosphere of yesteryear.

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96018 Marzamemi SR, Italia

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