Things to See and Do in Trapani

Trapani is a beautiful city that lies on the West Coastmoving around Sicily a lot.
of Sicily in Italy. It is also the capital of the TrapaniYou can then move on to Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Province. Economically it is an important fishing portor the San Lorenzo Cathedral. The Cathedral is one of
and it also serves as a gateway to the nearby Egadithe most visited places in Trapani. It was originally built
Islands that attract a lot of visitors each year. Therein the year 1421. Centuries later in 1748, it was restored
are a lot of great things to see and do in Trapaniby the architect G.B. Amico. The side chapels, the
especially if you like ancient historically significantchoir, the bell tower, the dome and the façade
monuments. It is in many ways an ancient town thatwere all added to it during this restoration. On the inside
dates back a long time in to a rich history.there are vaulted fresco paintings done by painter
You can start you tour at the Torre del Ligny or theVincenzo Manno.
Ligny Tower. This tower combines with the Torre dellaThe next stop on your tour could be Santurio dell'
Colombaia to represent the Spanish defenses thatAnnunziata & Museo Regionale Pepoli. These are
were built in the 17th century. The construction wastwo adjacent places that people usually visit together
done with stone and tufa. The building of the defensesand are very popular places to Visit in Trapani. There
was finished in the year 1671 by Viceroy Claudio Lais the much loved and cherished 14th-century statue of
Moraldo, who was the Prince of Ligny. It is athe Madonna and the child within the Capella della
magnificent sight to behold and reminds you of theMadonna that is located within the sanctuary. The
past territorial conflicts that this now peaceful townmuseum boasts an extensive collection of exhibits all
has gone through. It now houses a museum thatdepicting the various eras through which Trapani has
displays interesting artifacts called the Prehistoricpassed. It has an impressive collection of medieval
Museum.items which includes a guillotine.
Trapani Airport is a busy hub for budget airline Ryanair.Another place worth a visit is the sacred Misteri of
Their arrival has meant that getting to Trapanai is easyTrapani statues at the Chiesa del Purgatorio, which
and relatively cheap from numerous destinations.includes twelve statues of the apostles. These statues
There are plenty of car hire Trapani companies basedare taken out every year on a grand procession for
at the airport due to high demand. Hiring a car atGood Friday.
Trapani Airport is a good idea if you think you will be