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Mozia:
founded from the Phoenicians of Tiro towards the end of VII century B.C.,
famous for the fabrics dyed with the purple of shellfishes, the etymology maybe
means “silk-factory”. The city placed on a lagoon and protected by great walls, was
tied to the land by a paved street, still passable during the low tide. Nowadays Mozia
is property of Whitaker foundation, guarding not only the sacred area, but the whole
island with all its archaeological and artistic reports.
60 kilometers from Scopello.
For further information, photos and more, visit the web site:
www.tuttasostanza.it/tuttasicilia/mozia.htm
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Marsala:
Marsala: after the destruction of Mozia in 379 B.C., the refugees sheltered in Capo Boeo
and founded the ancient Lilybeo, actual Marsala. The town is rich in Punic, Roman,
Norman, Arab evidences. The archaeological museum of Baglio Anselmi houses a Punic
ship of II century B.C.Marsala is also renowned for its wines, famous all over the world.
70 kilometers from Scopello.
For further information, photos and more, visit the web site:
sicilia.indettaglio.it/ita/comuni/tp/marsala/marsala.html
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Mazzara del
Vallo: Mazzara del Vallo: it takes its name from Mazzaro river. Agricultural and maritime city
from very ancient times, famous for Arab landing and for the biggest fishing fleet in Italy,
nowadays the city enjoys great favour because of the “Satiro Danzante” fished out from
the sea.
80 kilometers from Scopello.
For further information, photos and more, visit the web site:
sicilia.indettaglio.it/ita/comuni/
tp/mazaradelvallo/mazaradelvallo.html
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Palermo:Called by the Phoenicians "Ziz" (Meaning Beautiful) when they disembarked at this natural port .Later called Panormus "All Port". The city of Palermo was already classified as Caput Mundi by the year 1,000. Magical still today, it offers the visitor many fascinating and cultural attractions, beautiful surroundings, history, monuments, typical food, traditional folklore. A city rich with many layers of civilization built up over centuries.
70 Kilometers from Scopello
For further information, photos and more, visit the web site:
www.aapit.pa.it
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Monreale:
Mons Regalis “King’s Mountain”, the little city overlooks Conca D’oro of
Palermo.Famous all over the world for its Arab-Norman style
Cathedral, that Guglielmo II got built with a cloister in 1174; the Cathedral is rich of Byzantine mosaics in pure
gold, with Cristo Procreatore dominating at the centre, that leaves the visitor
amazed.
70 kilometers from Scopello.
For further information, photos and more, visit the web site:
sicilia.indettaglio.it/ita/comuni/pa/monreale/monreale.html
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