Due to its proximity to Ifriqiya, the Val di Mazara has been closely linked to the cultures of the Maghreb since before the Islamic invasion. As a result, the influence of Islamic artistic culture on its art and architecture is more evident here than in any other area of Sicily.
- In Mazara del Vallo, don’t miss the Arco Normanno (Norman Arch), the Churches of SS. Salvatore and San Nicolò Lo Regale and a walk in the Medina
- In Salemi, where the urban layout in certain districts is shaped by Islamic culture, don’t miss the Arab-Norman castle
- In the Archaeological Park of Segesta, look for the remains of the Mosque