Car Hire in Mazara del Vallo - Mini guide to Mazara del Vallo

Mazara was originally inhabited by the Phoenicians around the 9th century BC. The Phoenician word '˜Mazar' means '˜the rock.' Subsequently, the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Ostrogoths and the Byzantines all held the city before it fell to the Arabs in the mid-9th century.

During the reign of the Arabs, the city was an important commercial harbour and intellectual centre. Today, the city square still holds its Arab roots by going by the name of '˜Kasbah,' in order to celebrate the city's golden years of prosperity. Cheap car hire in Mazara del Vallo is very easy to find and convenient.

In the late 11th century, Mazara was taken over by the Normans, who instituted Catholicism as the city's main religion. The Spaniards of Aragon took control of the city shortly after. The Aragon era lasted for about 130 years and signaled the end of Mazara's economic boom.

Nowadays, Mazara's main industry is fishing. It is one of the largest producers of fish in Italy. Unfortunately, the fishing industry is slowly dying because of the lack of labourers.

The main attractions in the city include a bronze statue which was pulled from the harbour at a depth of 500 metres. The statue is believed to be the work of Greek artist Praxiteles and is on display in the city's museum. Getting there is easy with car hire in Mazara del Vallo.

Other attractions include the remnants of an old Norman castle built during the Norman conquest. The Piazza della Repubblica and St Vitus on the Sea Church is also a popular site. All these places are accessible with car rental in Mazara del Vallo.

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