Manifattura dei marinati
Historic eel-marinating factory in Comacchio, still active for a few months a year and open to visitors as a museum.
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About the museum
The Manifattura dei Marinati is a large production complex in Comacchio devoted to the traditional processing of eel. It still operates for a few months a year and, at the same time, is a museum that tells the story of the processing cycle of valley fish.
The route includes the Sala dei Fuochi (Fire Room) with its twelve chimneys, where the eel is grilled; the Calata, the canal where fishermen’s boats used to moor; and the Sala degli Aceti (Vinegar Room) with vats and barrels for marinating. Between November and December the chimneys are lit to grill and marinate the eel using the traditional method; in autumn, the processing of anchovies and sand smelts can also be observed.
The visit lasts about an hour and ends with the chance to buy typical products in the Food Lab, a Slow Food presidium.
Highlights
- Sala dei Fuochi with twelve chimneys
- Calata dei pescatori, the fishermen’s landing
- Sala degli Aceti with vats and barrels
- Processing of marinated eel in autumn
- Sale of typical products, Slow Food presidium
- Founded
- 1850
- Operated by
- Parco del Delta del Po (Emilia-Romagna)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 20,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2over 65s, groups of more than 25 people, young people aged 11 to 17 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Free admission for children under 11 accompanied by their parents. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities with a companion. |
| Groups (26+ people) | €2 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 25 people. |
Free admission also for residents of the member municipalities of the Parco del Delta del Po, military personnel, journalists with a press card and tourist guides with a licence.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
In the Food Lab, a Slow Food presidium, you can buy marinated eel, sand smelts and anchovies.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The visit lasts about an hour; the historic route is offered in Italian. |
