Lilybaeum Astronomica - International Moon Night in collaboration with Nasa and Ursa

Lilybaeum Astronomica – International Moon Night in collaboration with Nasa and Ursa

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where archaeology and astronomy come together in a multi-sensory experience. “Lilybaeum Astronomica” will take you on a discovery of the ancient city of Lilybaeum, among mosaics, Roman domus and millennia-old frescoes, and then look up to the sky and admire the moon, in the company of the science popularizers of the Orsa Palermo association.
Guided archaeological tour at 5:30 pm:
Accompanied by ArcheOfficina’s archaeologists, we will explore the most evocative places of the Archaeological Park of Lilybaeum, immersed in the golden light of the sunset over the sea:
Plateia Aelia: ancient Roman street, the beating heart of Lilybaeum
– Domus under the Cine Empire: elegant mosaics and residential environments
– Domus of Insula I: African-inspired baths and mosaics
– Fortifications by the sea: protagonists of the resistance against Dionysius I, Pyrrhus and the Roman siege
– Sybil’s Cavern: hypogeum environment under the Church of St. John, linked to the mythical origins of the city
🔭 Astronomical observation From 7:30 pm:
Astronomical observation of the Moon, the star of the evening, with telescopes and scientific explanations by ORSA experts. An immersive experience to discover the secrets of our natural satellite, in an evocative setting between the sea and archaeology.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
📍 Meet at 5:15 p.m. at Capo Boeo Archaeological Area ticket office, Lungomare Boeo, 91100 Marsala (TP)
🎫 Ticket: Full €15 | Reduced €8
📌 Information and reservations:
📞 Marsala: 351 4849420
📧 Email: lilibeo@archeofficina.com

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Lilybaeum Astronomica – International Moon Night in collaboration with Nasa and Ursa

8,00 € - 15,00 €

Lilybaeum Astronomica is more than an event: it is a journey through time and space. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of the Red Moon among the ruins of Lilybaeum!

Sunday, October 5, 2025
📍 Meet at 5:15 p.m. at Capo Boeo Archaeological Area ticket office, entrance from Porta Nuova in Piazza della Vittoria, 91100 Marsala (TP). Departure tour 5:30 pm. Astronomical observation starting at 7:30 pm.
🎫 Ticket: Full €15 | Reduced €8
📌 Information and reservations:
📞 Marsala: 351 4849420
📧 Email: lilibeo@archeofficina.com

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On the occasion of the International Night of the Moon, a global event sponsored by NASA, Marsala is preparing to experience a unique evening where science meets history and the sky merges with the earth.

✨ At 5:30 p.m. we start with an evocative guided tour of the archaeological area of Capo Boeo by an experienced archaeologist: a journey through ancient Roman domus, refined mosaics and the enigmatic Antro della Sibilla, a place steeped in myth and mystery.

🔭 At 7:30 p.m., when the Moon will begin to dominate the sky, the ORSA Palermo Association will lead astronomical observation and science popularization: an opportunity to discover the secrets of our natural satellite, including craters, lunar seas and cosmic curiosities.

🌌 Lilybaeum Astronomica is not just an event: it is an immersive experience that celebrates the cultural heritage and fascination of the universe. An invitation to look up with eyes full of wonder and minds open to knowledge.

🎫 Reservations and details about ArcheOfficina
📌 Information and reservations:
📞 Marsala: 351 484949
📧 Email: lilibeo@archeofficina.com
🌐 ArcheOfficina – Events in Marsala

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