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The Touristic Harbour
Senigallia
Le Marche
Italy
The touristic harbour of Senigallia has been for centuries a vital part
of the town. Already at the time of the lords of Urbino, the Della
Rovere, Senigallia it was the center of maritime trade of the entire
duchy.
The port has been and is an opportunity to meet people from other
lands and cultures. Along the canal took place trades in grain, timber,
spices and manufactured products, and during the years of greatest
splendor arrived up to 500 boats on the port in occasion of the great
fair.
The port facility has been recently renovated by overcoming the
difficulties caused by shallow water navigation. Around the port have
developed important activities such as fishing, recreational tourism and
shipbuilding. Regarding fishing it is an ancient tradition of Senigallia.
Every morning the fishermen sell fish freshly caught in the fish market
on the pier. The event "Azzurro come il mare " is devoted entirely to
the hard work of the fisherman. This event takes place in late April and
enhances the work of the fisherman, an activity that takes place during
the night. "Azzurro come il mare " is an interesting alternative for
tourists who want to spend a weekend in Senigallia characterized by the
sea and its fruits.
It is an opportunity to meet the fishermen with
their boats and their catch by return in the morning, listen to stories
and learn the secrets to pass the tastes of good marchisan food. The
event is dedicated to the blue fish and is called for this reason "Azzurro
come il mare ."
This is a quality of fish abundant in the Adriatic Sea.
Once the blue fish was regarded as a "poor" fish, blue fish today as
well as anchovies, sardines, mackerel, are used to implement
sophisticated and tasty meals. The tasting anchovies, grilled bluefish,
etc.. are obviously always accompanied by good wine. In the port live
and work over to the fisherman the various sports associations such as
the Cima Sub, Tuna Club, Navy League, Club Nautico. Cima Sub has since
its inception in 1976, consistently promoted "the knowledge of the sea
." Numerous initiatives related to education, marine biology and
knowledge of distant seas.
Besides to the characteristic tightly port
and the various groups who flock to the port, there is an area dedicated
to a statue: the "Penelope". This statue was created by sculptor
Giovanni Guerra in 2004. The statuette takes the name from the mythical
legend of Ulysses and Penelope, who waited for the return of her man for
almost twenty years.
Also the men who venture into the sea leaves from
the port of Senigallia . Their desire is to return home after a long
labor, and embrace their family. The Penelope is right there ready to
welcome the sailors to return to port and fully represents the concept
of love. In fact, many young lovers used to put a padlock on the statue
of Penelope and throw the keys into the sea. Penelope has become a
symbol of Senigallia and is celebrated, with many young married couples
on "La Rotonda a mare" .
Particularly suggestive is to visit the port by
night. The lighting of the port gives unique moments of relaxation,
accompanied by this magnificent seascape, from the statue of the
Penelope and the structure " La Rotonda a mare". Not to be missed are
the fireworks on the sea that attracts so many people on the beaches of
Senigallia and this event takes place in August.
Sponsored by
Comune di Senigallia
turismo@comune.senigallia.an.it
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