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Garibaldi, who landed in Marsala on 11 May 1860 with his army of 1000 redshirts in the
first stage of their successful campaign to conquer the kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
The Garibaldi collection includes weapons, documents, uniforms and portraits but un-
fortunately lacks interpretive labels in English. Other museums include a small collection
of local archaeological finds and a space devoted to Marsala's unique Easter Thursday
procession. On the upper floor, close to the courtyard entrance, you'll find the newest ad-
dition to the complex, the Museo dei Pupi, which displays Marsala-designed puppets and
their theatrical backdrops.
PIAZZA
Piazza Della Repubblica
Marsala's most elegant piazza is dominated by the imposing Chiesa Madre. Just across the
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, formerly known as the Palazzo Senatorio (Senatorial Palace) and now the
town hall.
Chiesa Madre
CHURCH
(
www.chiesamadremarsala.it
; Piazza della Repubblica; 7.30am-9pm)
Divided into three aisles high-
lighted by tall columns, the cavernous interior of Marsala's 'mother church' contains a
number of sculptures by the Gagini brothers. Although construction commenced in 1628,
the church's facade wasn't completed until 1956 (courtesy of a cash donation by a return-
ing emigrant).
MUSEUM
Museo degli Arazzi Fiammingi
( 0923 71 29 03; Via Giuseppe Garraffa 57; adult €4, EU citizen 18-25yr or 65+ €2; 9.30am-1pm & 4-6pm
Tue-Sat, 9.30am-12.30pm Sun)
Tapestry fans should check out this tiny museum just behind
Marsala's Chiesa Madre. The eight 16th-century Flemish tapestries on display were
woven in Brussels for Spanish king Philip II.
Eating & Drinking
Divino…Rosso
PIZZERIA, SICILIAN
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