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Sicilian port of Castellammare del Golfo, amazing coastal village of Sicily island, province of Trapani, Italy

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Overview

Hugging the harbour where Peter of Aragon landed in 1282 to begin the Spanish occupation of Sicily, the sickle-shaped spit of land occupied by Trapani's old town once sat at the heart of a powerful trading network that stretched from Carthage to Venice. Traditionally the town thrived on coral and tuna fishing, with some salt and wine production.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Museo Nazionale Pepoli

Trapani

Tucked away in the atmospheric cloister of a 14th-century Carmelite monastery, this wonderful decorative-arts museum dating from 1906–08 houses the…

Chiesa Anime Sante del Purgatorio

Trapani

Just off the corso in the heart of the city, this church houses the impressive 18th-century misteri, 20 life-sized wooden effigies depicting the story of…

Villa Margherita

Trapani

Trapani's majestic central park, first laid out in 1878, is a relaxing spot to lounge in the shade of centurion trees, admire and learn about dozens of…

Palazzo Riccio di Morana

Trapani

One of Trapani's most admired historic buildings, this 16th- to 18th-century palazzo (mansion) enjoys a creamy neoclassical facade and many an admiring…

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Trapani

The huge Cattedrale di San Lorenzo has a baroque facade and stuccoed interior. Constructed in 1421, the cathedral was modified dramatically over the…

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Gesù

Trapani

In the historic centre, this 16th-century Catalan-Gothic church safeguards the exquisite Madonna degli Angeli (Madonna of the Angels), a glazed terracotta…

Palazzo Fardella Fontana

Trapani

This golden-hued 18th-century palace – today a local government building so only viewable from the exterior – is one of Trapani's finest examples of…

Palazzo Senatorio

Trapani

Dating to 1672 and designed by famed Trapanese architect Andrea Palma, this three-tiered baroque palazzo dominates the eastern end of pedestrianised Corso…

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