WHAT TO SEE IN SAMPIERI

What to see in Sampieri? In addition to the beaches and the historic center, characterized by low houses that develop in the narrow streets with stone cobblestones, we recommend you visit the Villa of the Penna barons in the Trippatore district but above all the Penna Furnace in Punta Pisciotto, which the locals affectionately call "Ô Pisciuottu". Built in 1909 based on a design by the engineer Ignazio Emmolo, the Furnace, when it was in operation, was one of the most advanced factories in all of Southern Italy, inside which bricks were produced that were exported throughout the Mediterranean. Destroyed in 1924 due to an arson attack, today it is a fascinating ruin of industrial archaeology that dominates the entire coast of Sampieri.

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La Fornace has become famous for being the location of numerous scenes of the famous fiction of Inspector Montalbano. In the television series it is a seedy tuna factory, a place of degradation and prostitution, known as the Mannara. In addition to the old furnace, the center, the seafront and the beaches of the small village have also been used to reconstruct glimpses of the imaginary cities of Vigata and Marinella.

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    What to see near Donnalucata? The village is also an excellent starting point for discovering the beauties of south-eastern Sicily. Absolutely not to be missed is Scicli, a splendid baroque city immersed in the magnificent enchantment of the Iblei mountains. A tangle of narrow streets hides buildings of inestimable beauty among which Palazzo Beneventano stands out, defined by many as the most beautiful baroque palace in the entire region. Also of notable beauty is the city of Modica, another of the baroque pearls of the Val di Noto. The city, famous throughout the world for its chocolate production, is also known as "the city of a hundred churches" for the large number of religious buildings present in its territory, among which the Duomo di San Giorgio stands out, one of the best examples of Sicilian baroque.

  • What to see near Sampieri?

    Thanks to its location, the village is the ideal starting point for exploring Eastern Sicily. Once in Sampieri, it is impossible not to visit Scicli, a pearl of Sicilian Baroque and the Ragusa coast. The charming city is full of wonderful late Baroque churches and noble palaces, among which Palazzo Beneventano is definitely worth a visit, considered the most beautiful Baroque building in Sicily. Also not to be missed is nearby Modica, a destination for thousands of visitors who remain enchanted by its charm and history. Among the spectacular monuments of the city, the Church of San Pietro and the Cathedral of San Giorgio are noteworthy, one of the best examples of Sicilian Baroque. In addition to its Baroque, Modica is also famous for its chocolate, which is still prepared “cold” according to an ancient Aztec recipe and without industrial processes. Not far away is Ragusa Ibla, the ancient historic center of Ragusa, as well as one of the most fascinating places in Eastern Sicily.

  • How to get to Sampieri?

    There are several options for reaching Sampieri. The closest airport to the village is Comiso “Pio La Torre”, about 50 km away, but the most important is Catania Fontanarossa, about 120 km away. Catania airport operates daily national connections with the main Italian cities and international connections. It is also possible to reach Sampieri, in addition to by car, also by train to the stations of Sampieri or Scicli or by bus thanks to the Extraurban Line of the Sicilian Transport Company that connects various cities in Sicily with Scicli.

  • Where to sleep in Sampieri?

    The ideal solution for those who want to spend their holiday in total relaxation and feel at home is to book one of our holiday homes in Sampieri near the sea or the rental of summer apartments in Sampieri. Equipped with all the necessary services, our apartments are located a few steps from the center of the village of Sampieri. Ideal for both those traveling alone and for families, they can accommodate up to a maximum of 6 people.