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 Mazara del Vallo
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Marenostrum – International Festival of Photography and Journalism of the Mediterranean

Mazara del Vallo (TP)

 Ex Chiesa di San Bartolomeo, piazzetta San Bartolomeo, Mazara del Vallo

Organised by Associazione I Vicoli del Mediterraneo

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Eighth edition of Marenostrum, international festival of photography and journalism of the Mediterranean, in Mazara del Vallo from 20 October to 8 November 2026. The former Church of San Bartolomeo, in piazzetta San Bartolomeo, hosts photographic exhibitions, meetings and debates dedicated to the narrative of the Mediterranean. Among the exhibitions is a work on Gaza, with shots by photojournalists documenting the conflict. The festival also involves students from local schools. The event is organised by the Associazione I Vicoli del Mediterraneo and takes place under the patronage of the Comune di Mazara del Vallo; programme and updates are published on the festival's official website.

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VIII edition scheduled from 20 October to 8 November 2026. Photographic exhibitions, including one on Gaza, meetings and debates. Parking ban with forced removal in the area in front of the staircase of the former Church of San Bartolomeo from 20 October to 8 November 2026, from 6:00 to 20:00. Programme and updates: https://www.festivalmarenostrum.com/