Point of interest
Old town and Piazza Madrice
The heart of Favignana village, between the mother church, the tuff streets and the square where island life gathers.
At a glance
- Type
- Point of interest
- Best time to go
- In the evening, when the square becomes the centre of island life.
Who it suits
- All visitors
- Day trippers
- An evening stroll
Why go there — Old town and Piazza Madrice
- The natural starting point for visiting the island
- Piazza Madrice and the mother church are the heart of the village
- Harbour, rentals and services are all within walking distance
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Old town and Piazza Madrice: in short
Favignana's old town lies a short distance from the harbour and remains the reference point for anyone arriving on the island. The streets are narrow and regular, built in local stone, and connect the harbour front with the inner part of the village.
Piazza Madrice is the central space of the old town: the mother church, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, faces onto it, and this is where island life and everyday encounters concentrate, especially in the evening.
Around the square and along the main streets you find the essential services for visitors — rentals, ticket offices, shops and cafes — and from here the roads lead out to the coves and the rest of the island.
The centre is also close to the other historic landmarks on the seafront, starting with the former Florio tuna factory and Palazzo Florio, both facing the harbour area.
Practical information
- Type
- Point of interest
- Best time to go
- In the evening, when the square becomes the centre of island life.
Practical tips
- The centre is easily covered on foot
- The evening is when the square is most alive
What to know before you go
- In high season the centre is very busy
Strong points
- All main services close by
- Near the harbour and the other historic sites
Good to know
- Very crowded in the peak summer months
Getting there: Old town and Piazza Madrice
A few minutes on foot from the arrival pier of Favignana harbour.
Coordinates: 37.931760, 12.328870
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Ex Stabilimento Florio delle Tonnare
L'antica tonnara dei Florio affacciata sul porto: il complesso industriale che ha segnato la storia economica e sociale di Favignana.
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Castello di Santa Caterina
La fortezza che domina Favignana dalla cima del Monte Santa Caterina, con il panorama più ampio sull'arcipelago.
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Palazzo Florio
La residenza voluta da Ignazio Florio vicino al porto, simbolo della stagione industriale della tonnara.