Things to Do in Marsala

Small 17th-century church with a striking statue of Christ supported by angels over a skeleton. Free entry to the church; small fee for the ossuary below.

🕐 Mon-Sat 10:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00; Sun by appointment

💡 The crypt is macabre but fascinating – ask the caretaker to switch on the lights if it's dim.

Ruins of a Roman residential quarter, including mosaics and bath complex. Entry is €6 but free on the first Sunday of each month.

🕐 Tue-Sun 9:00-19:00; closed Mon

💡 Go early on a free Sunday to avoid queues. The site is small but well-preserved.

Marsala's main cathedral, rebuilt after bombing in World War II. It houses a giant 16th-century wooden crucifix and a small diocesan museum.

🕐 Daily 9:00-12:30 and 16:00-19:00

💡 The bell tower costs a couple of euros to climb but gives a panoramic view of the town and coast—worth the small fee.

18th-century cathedral with a Baroque facade and a crypt dating back to the Norman era. The main nave is free to enter; the crypt costs a small fee.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-12:30, 16:00-19:00; Sun 9:00-12:30, 16:30-19:30

💡 Visit late afternoon for better light on the stonework. The crypt is worth the €2 entry if open.

A 16th-century church built on the spot where Giuseppe Garibaldi first landed in Sicily in 1860. Plain exterior, but inside you see the exact landing stone.

🕐 Daily 8:00-12:00 and 16:00-19:00

💡 Check the small plaque outside; it marks the spot where Garibaldi stepped ashore and is easy to miss.

Roman and Punic ruins including a well-preserved thermal complex, mosaic floors, and a section of the ancient city walls. Spread over a large outdoor area.

🕐 Tue-Sun 9:00-18:00

💡 Visit late afternoon for the best light on the mosaics; entry is cheap (about €4) and the site is usually quiet.

A 2km seaside promenade with benches, palm trees, and views of the Stagnone lagoon. Good for a walk or jog, especially at sunset.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Bring binoculars: you can spot flamingos in the lagoon from the southern end, best seen in late autumn.

A 2km coastal walk along the Stagnone lagoon, with views of salt pans and the island of Mozia. Benches and shaded spots.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Bring binoculars for birdwatching at sunset. The path is flat and wheelchair-friendly.

Houses the remains of a Carthaginian warship from the Battle of the Egadi Islands (241 BC), plus Punic and Roman artefacts in a former wine estate.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-18:30, Sun 9:00-13:30

💡 Buy a combined ticket with the nearby Mozia museum; it works out cheaper if you plan to see both.

Houses the remains of a Phoenician-Carthaginian ship, plus local artefacts. Entry is €6 but free for EU citizens under 18 and over 65.

🕐 Tue-Sun 9:00-19:00; closed Mon

💡 The ship is the main draw – allow 30 minutes. Combine with the nearby Saline Ettore e Infersa salt pans for a day out.