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Ex Stabilimento Florio

Via Amendola 91023, 91023 Sicily, Italy
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Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Favignana
Type: Museums
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Taormina, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

The ex former factory Florio, the famous "tonnara" is picturesque and very suggestive... during the visit you go back in the past, and you can review and relive the moments and stages of tuna fishing. Very very impressive. Moreover the "tonnara" is very well maintained and in excellent condition. A stop not to be missed for those who want to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

This old tuna canning factory is now a mixture of interesting architecture, artistry and history. It's a great place to go and look about. The huge old tuna fishing boats really make you think about the scale of the operations that used to be run from here.

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Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

SImply put, this is not to miss. Aside from a great beach or two, this was the highlight of the visit. History, emotion, human interest...it had it all. The staff is fantastic, engaging and well-informed. They brought history to life. Further, something like this, FREE, is unheard of today. Complimenti!

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Zebbug Malta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

This is in the island of Favignana and you just have to give it a visit - it is absolutely HUGE with different rooms - some containing old tuna boats, photographs, screens showing tuna being caught complete with the cries of the fishermen - all very eery but informative and quite awesome. Children and adults will enjoy it.

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Malta
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

A place you must visit, especially if you are at Favignana, since this place is simply the climax of the island. The tour is very interesting and also interactive at times. Entrance is free, even for the tour. Just go, and you can be assured that you would not regret it!!

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Milano
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Well restored, it is an interesting visit. If you like architecture and photography, don't miss it. WIth a guided tour can also be informative.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

As this impressive building is overlooking the beach, we were curious and keen to visit it, but it was always closed. We found out by accident that it was open for free guided tours on Wednesdays, so we jumped at the chance. The guided visit was in Italian, which I understand about 50%, but even if you didn't understand a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile
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Florence, Italy
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013
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Vicenza
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013
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