Marsala, Sicily, is a historic coastal town renowned for its namesake fortified wine, ancient Phoenician roots (Lilybaeum), Garibaldi's landing in 1860 (unification of Italy), and unique natural beauty, especially the Stagnone Lagoon salt pans, offering a blend of Baroque charm, rich history, archaeology (Mozia island), and culinary delights, especially its famous dessert/cooking wine. The Marsala salt beds in Sicily are a stunning, ancient landscape where salt is harvested traditionally from the Stagnone Lagoon, featuring windmills, salt mounds, and vibrant pink waters, especially at sunset, offering a blend of natural beauty, history (Phoenician origins), and WWF protected habitats for flamingos, with museums and local salt available for purchase
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