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La Fornace Penna

Fornace Penna
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  • GavenKent
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    A must see for Montalbano fans and a great secluded beach!

    Visited La Fornace Penna as it featured in the book and TV production of Inspector Montalbanos 'The Shape of Water'. We were staying near Punta Secca and Sampieri was a 40 minute drive away. It was we...

    Reviewed on Sep 13, 2017
  • David C
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    Unique

    Not worth a visit as such but it is surprising how photogenic a disused factory can be as it overlooks Sampieri beach.

    Reviewed on Jun 11, 2017
  • Wandering_Aengus
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    Sicily's most famous ruin!

    This derelict factory features in several Inspector Montelbano episodes. The atmospheric ruin is worth a short visit (internal access is discourages), and a beautiful sandy beach is nearby if you wis...

    Reviewed on Sep 25, 2016
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    A pity of a building

    What was once an industrial building has now been abandoned and provided the background for a good number of scenes from the well known Montalbano series. Worth the visit especially since it is close ...

    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2016
  • mesamm
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    Not just a ruin

    This ruined brickworks is extremely photogenic, set on a peninsula of rock above the sea, visible for long distances. To get there do not attempt to park in Sampieri itself: there is a large car park...

    Reviewed on Aug 14, 2016
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