The ancient tonnara of Solanto

The ancient tonnara of Solanto is part of the homonymous small village, recovered and readapted to the holiday resort in respect of its centuries-old history that saw him protagonist, in the Bourbon period of social life and seafaring activity.

The ancient tonnara of Solanto

At that time the Palermitan nobility, who resided during the summer in the luxurious villas of Santa Flavia and Bagheria, preferred it as a meeting place during the stages of rising and matting. Today the tonnara offers the possibility of being a prestigious location for unique receptions.
The tonnara consists of a single environment with double royal vaults and was built in blocks of sandstone giving the place a warm and suggestive golden effect. The construction dates back to the late seventeenth century.

Video produced by the IV CT and IV D AFM classes of our institute to participate in the National Competition “Schools adopt the monuments of our Italy”, organized by the Napoli Novantanove Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, University and Research and with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism.