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Torre Saracena

Piraino (403 Km)

Built between the twelfth century with defense purposes for the sighting of any invaders from the sea, it is located in a strategic position from which a vast stretch of coastline dominates with the gaze. It is 16m high, and is divided on three levels and a terrace, connected to each other by an internal ladder.

Parco Suburbano

Capo d'Orlando (11 Km)

La Guardiola

Piraino (340 Km)

Once upon a time it was a fortress and observation point, today 'Belvedere' which boasts one of the most evocative views ever

Art and culture

Museo Parrocchiale

San Marco d'Alunzio

The Parish Museum, built in 19 May 1996, is located in the church of San Giuseppe. Inside the museum it is possible to admire about 300 pieces from the Aluntine churches. The Hall of 'Aluntini Liturgical Silvers', the true treasure of the museum, contains different liturgical objects made by skilled Sicilian artisans.

Museo Fondazione Famiglia Piccolo di Calanovella

Capo d'Orlando (10 Km)

The Fondazione Famiglia Piccolo di Calanovella manages the villa-museum of the families of the noble family of Palermo Lucio, Agata Giovanna and Casimiro Piccolo. The institution was founded in 1971, after the death of the poet Lucio Piccolo, to preserve and enhance the entire artistic and cultural heritage of the villa. Inside the Museum there are photographs, paintings and ceramics that testified by the belle époque nebroidea.

Castello di Brolo

Brolo (14 Km)

The Castle of Brolo was built at the behest of the Lancia di Brolo family. The building has a typical structure of the feudal homes of the fifteenth century. In the main entrance is the sandstone arch and the coat of arms of the Lancia family.

Castello d' Orlando ruderi

Capo d'Orlando (11 Km)

According to legend it was founded by Charlemagne, in honor of Paladin Orlando. Some documents attest to its existence in the Middle Ages. The castle kept a simulacrum by Maria SS, unfortunately stolen on the night of 11 December 1925. The following year a copy of it was reproduced in silver, to this day on display in the Sanctuary.

Castello di Longi o Medievale

Longi (7 Km)

Longi Castle dates back to the Middle Ages. We know that it was enlarged during the domination of the Lombards, around the twelfth century. This building has been refurbished several times. The last renovation was done in the 19th century. It is thought to be used for civil purposes, rather than military, since there are no towers in the structure. Today there are only ruins left.

Santuario Madonna di Tindari

Patti (31 Km)

Inside is the statue of the black Madonna in cedar wood, a probable iconoclast symbol of successive centuries and of Eastern origin. This cathedral is characteristic for its location, being on a promontory overlooking the sea and above the acropolis itself. Every year, the feast dedicated to the Black Madonna is celebrated on 7 September.

Chiesa S. Caterina

Piraino (17 Km)

Considered from an ancient era, over time it has been modified and embellished several times. It was a parish already at the end of 1500 and continued until 1960. On the left side of the Church a short staircase leads to the Chapel of SS. Ecce Homo.

Piraino, quattro passi nella storia

Piraino (17 Km)

Piraino, located at 416m above sea level, according to tradition, the toponym between origin from the name of the Piracmone Cyclops, which built the first nucleus inhabited around the year 827 BC, is a place capable of surprising for its landscapes and the cultural intertwines of its people; his is a very ancient story, between myths and legends.

Chiesa del Rosario

Piraino (17 Km)

The Church of the Rosary, almost at the entrance of the country, was called in ancient times of the Holy Trinity and served for some time as the main Church; it was set on fire and destroyed in the middle of 1500 during a raid of Saracen pirates and rebuilt in 1635 by the Brotherhood of SS. Rosary.

Zona archeologica di Tyndaris

Patti (31 Km)

Nestled on the highest point of Capo Tindari is an important archaeological area composed of the Greco-Roman Amphitheatre, remains of the market, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands. From here you can enjoy a unique panorama overlooking the entire Gulf of Patti and the nature reserve of the salt lakes of “Marinello”.

Tindari - Resti Mura di Cinta (396 a.c.)

Patti (31 Km)

The city walls existed only in sections not protected by the inaccessibility of the cliffs. At the beginning of the 3rd century BC, this structure consisted of a double vestment of squared blocks and with internal filling of stone. The walls were crossed by numerous drainage channels and posters.

Teatro Greco di Tindari

Patti (31 Km)

The Greek Theatre of Tindari is supposed to have been built in the 4th century BC on a slope close to the sea. The excavations that brought him back to light date back to 1842. Like all Greek theaters it has perfect acoustics. Unfortunately, in the Imperial Age the Theater was used for circus games and after suffering damage its blocks were used for the reconstruction of the walls.

Gioiosa Guardia

Gioiosa Marea (22 Km)

Gioiosa Guardia was a city built by Vinciguerra of Aragon as a fortress to defend pirate raids. At the end of the eighteenth century, due to the high seismicity of the territory, the city was abandoned. Today we can only admire the remains.

Fontana Drago

Capo d'Orlando (9 Km)

From an uncertain era and recently restored. Completely made of sandstone, it is decorated with majolica from the school of Naso (between the 17th century and the beginning of the nineteenth century). A gentle coat of arms embellished the fountain, but unfortunately it was stolen in 1985.

Museo Fondazione Famiglia Piccolo di Calanovella

Capo d'Orlando (10 Km)

The museum is located inside a refined and elegant villa, late 19th century. The famous writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of “The Leopard” stayed here often, linked by a particular friendship with the Piccolo. In the museum-foundation you can admire paintings, photographs, ceramics, antique weapons.

Food and wine

Gallo D'Oro

Capo d'Orlando (8 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di San Marco D'Alunzio

San Marco d'Alunzio

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Marco D'alunzio

San Marco d'Alunzio

Comune di Sant'Angelo di Brolo

Sant'Angelo di Brolo (17 Km)

Pro Loco San Fratello

San Fratello (11 Km)

Pro Loco Ficarrese

Ficarra (12 Km)

Pro Loco Galati Mamertino

Galati Mamertino (8 Km)

Comune di Frazzano'

Frazzano' (4 Km)

Comune di Galati Mamertino

Galati Mamertino (8 Km)

Comune di Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea (20 Km)

Comune di Librizzi

Librizzi (23 Km)

Comune di Longi

Longi (7 Km)

Comune di Ficarra

Ficarra (12 Km)

Comune di Caronia

Caronia (23 Km)

Comune di Acquedolci

Acquedolci (10 Km)

Comune di Alcara Li Fusi

Alcara Li Fusi (6 Km)

Comune di Brolo

Brolo (15 Km)

Comune di Capo D'Orlando

Capo d'Orlando (10 Km)

Comune di Sinagra

Sinagra (13 Km)

Comune di San Fratello

San Fratello (11 Km)

Comune di Sant'Agata di Militello

Sant'Agata di Militello (6 Km)

Comune di Tortorici

Tortorici (12 Km)

Comune di Ucria

Ucria (16 Km)

Comune di Maniace

Maniace di Bronte (25 Km)

Pro Loco Acquedolcese"San Teodoro"

Acquedolci (10 Km)

Comune di San Piero Patti

San Piero Patti (23 Km)

Comune di Castell'Umberto

Castell'Umberto (12 Km)

Comune di Naso

Naso (9 Km)

Comune di Patti

Patti (24 Km)

Comune di Piraino

Piraino (17 Km)

Comune di Raccuija

Raccuja (13 Km)

Comune di Floresta

Floresta (21 Km)

Comune di San Salvatore di Fitalia

San Salvatore di Fitalia (7 Km)

Pro Loco Citta' di Monte Castello in Valdemone

Ucria (16 Km)

Comune di Torrenova

Torrenova (3 Km)

Comune di Capri Leone

Capri Leone (3 Km)

Comune di Militello Rosmarino

Militello Rosmarino (4 Km)

Comune di Montagnareale

Montagnareale (23 Km)

Porto Marina di Piatti

Patti (25 Km)

Porto Tindari Me

Patti (31 Km)

Porto Santa Agata di Militello Me

Sant'Agata di Militello (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Acquedolci

Acquedolci (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Alcara Li Fusi

Alcara Li Fusi (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Brolo

Brolo (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Capo D'orlando

Capo d'Orlando (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Capri Leone

Capri Leone (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caronia

Caronia (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castell'umberto

Castell'Umberto (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ficarra

Ficarra (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Floresta

Floresta (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Galati Mamertino

Galati Mamertino (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Librizzi

Librizzi (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Longi

Longi (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Maniace

Maniace di Bronte (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Militello Rosmarino

Militello Rosmarino (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montagnareale

Montagnareale (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Naso

Naso (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Patti

Patti (25 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Piraino

Piraino (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Raccuja

Raccuja (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Fratello

San Fratello (11 Km)

Amministrazione Comunale di Patti

Patti (24 Km)

Comune di Brolo

Brolo (15 Km)

Comune di Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea (21 Km)

Comune di Piraino

Piraino (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Piero Patti

San Piero Patti (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Salvatore Di Fitalia

San Salvatore di Fitalia (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'agata Di Militello

Sant'Agata di Militello (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'angelo Di Brolo

Sant'Angelo di Brolo (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sinagra

Sinagra (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torrenova

Torrenova (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tortorici

Tortorici (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ucria

Ucria (16 Km)

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Visit San Marco d'Alunzio - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Art and culture

Food and wine

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Frazzano'

Torrenova

Capri Leone

Sant'Agata di Militello

Longi

Capo d'Orlando

Militello Rosmarino

Acquedolci

Galati Mamertino

Naso

Alcara Li Fusi

San Salvatore di Fitalia

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