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Setting

Much Ado About Nothing is set in Messina, a coastal settlement on the island of Sicily which is located next to the toe end of Italy. Even though Sicily was ruled by Spain at the time the play was set, the characters clearly reflect a more Southern Italian heritage. The action of the play takes place mainly at the home and grounds of Leonato, although some scenes are set in the city itself.