La Fornace Penna
La Fornace Penna
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Josephdari
Giarratana, Italy55 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
PISCIOTTO or FORNACE PENNA is a so-called industrial archeology monument standing on a minuscule promontory dominating the bay of Sampieri, a charming and renamed locality in the RAGUSA PROVINCE.
It's a former factory with an high chimney stack, ruined by a fire and never restored.
Rumors tells about a mobsters revenge as the reason of the fire.
Anyhow, it's majestic and Post-Apocaliptic figure, it's imposing and desolated image, suspended between the past and the future, has attracted a good number of historians, photographers, film-makers, reporters and paper Editors.
The PISCIOTTO, in the Sicilian Idiom, is called "U STABILIMIENTU ABBRUCIATU" (the burned establishment); it has become a suggestive location for the Italian Television Fiction "IL COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO" even being a wonderful subject for some important photographers, also turning itself into a kind of Sicilian Symbol for reportages and Magazine covers.
Apart from this monument, the area is very rich in natural and panoramic beauties: sea, beaches, rocks, ancient fishermans' villages (colorful and picturesque); and a still unspoiled environment.
All these factors have helped the Litoral of Ragusa to become a touristic policy pole, similar to Rimini, Jesolo or the Tuscany seaside Area.. Have a good trip..
It's a former factory with an high chimney stack, ruined by a fire and never restored.
Rumors tells about a mobsters revenge as the reason of the fire.
Anyhow, it's majestic and Post-Apocaliptic figure, it's imposing and desolated image, suspended between the past and the future, has attracted a good number of historians, photographers, film-makers, reporters and paper Editors.
The PISCIOTTO, in the Sicilian Idiom, is called "U STABILIMIENTU ABBRUCIATU" (the burned establishment); it has become a suggestive location for the Italian Television Fiction "IL COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO" even being a wonderful subject for some important photographers, also turning itself into a kind of Sicilian Symbol for reportages and Magazine covers.
Apart from this monument, the area is very rich in natural and panoramic beauties: sea, beaches, rocks, ancient fishermans' villages (colorful and picturesque); and a still unspoiled environment.
All these factors have helped the Litoral of Ragusa to become a touristic policy pole, similar to Rimini, Jesolo or the Tuscany seaside Area.. Have a good trip..
Written April 30, 2013
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mesamm
Driffield, UK73 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
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 but no signage to get there, and the streets are hair raisingly narrow, with double parking and the usual Sicilian standards of driving (an oxymoron, but I digress). Anyway it's far too far to walk in the heat. Head east instead on the coast road and then turn left adjacent to the site itself, there is plenty of parking on tracks around the site and down to the beach. Lots of litter and garbage, tattered tape barriers and notices saying forbidden etc. but there is access on the seaward side, where the chimney is. Take nice pictures, and imagine Inspector Montalbano sneaking around with his handgun, looking for bad guys. Afterwards, the beach to the west is well worth a visit, a very short walk past the parked cars and the ice cream van. Rocks to sit on, lovely calm warm sea to swim in, great for a picnic, what's not to like.
Written August 14, 2016
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Taxidiotissa
London, UK673 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
You may spot this in the distance while on the beach at Sampieri - it's a former brick factory, built in the early 1900s that was destroyed by fire in 1924. It features in the Inspector Monalbano series and is a very striking ruin.
Written May 29, 2014
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DAVID-Malta-10
SLIEMA , MALTA21 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
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 to Sampieri.
Written August 22, 2016
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springvisitors
London36 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
This abandoned tile factory, standing on the headland beyond Sampieri beach like the ruins of some ancient temple, was used frequently as a location in filming the popular tv series Montalbano.
Written December 10, 2015
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,273 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
As mentioned below La Fornace Penna is an evocative ruined brick factory that doubles as a the Mannara ruined tuna fishery in certain episodes of the Montelbano Detective series.
On a couple of early evenings we parked the car by La Fornace Penna, accessible from a turning by a set of unused traffic lights just before Marina Di Modica and then strolled the surf to Sampieri and back.
On both occasions it was a magical couple of hours but it is really made special by the evening sun and the back drop of the commanding Mannara on the return leg.
On a couple of early evenings we parked the car by La Fornace Penna, accessible from a turning by a set of unused traffic lights just before Marina Di Modica and then strolled the surf to Sampieri and back.
On both occasions it was a magical couple of hours but it is really made special by the evening sun and the back drop of the commanding Mannara on the return leg.
Written June 20, 2015
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GavenKent
Barnet, UK51 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
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 well worth the drive. As well as the amazing sight of this long ruined factory it sits in a part of the coast that has beautiful smooth rock beaches that are deserted. The sandy beach is equally beautiful but is really crowded. We found the perfect beach less than five minutes walk away from the factory that became our favourite beach during our two week stay. Well worth visiting
Written September 13, 2017
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David C
Tiverton, UK2,399 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Not worth a visit as such but it is surprising how photogenic a disused factory can be as it overlooks Sampieri beach.
Written June 11, 2017
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Wandering_Aengus
Belfast, UK459 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
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 wish to stay longer
Written September 25, 2016
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Ashfield531
Ringwood, UK1,220 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
You can see why this served as a perfect location and as ruined factories go this has a sense of grandeur. It is not the easiest place to find but when you do the peaceful surroundings, the rock formations, the lizards and the views make is charming
Written November 8, 2015
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