| Trapani is a beautiful city that lies on the West Coast | | | | moving around Sicily a lot. |
| of Sicily in Italy. It is also the capital of the Trapani | | | | You can then move on to Cattedrale di San Lorenzo |
| Province. Economically it is an important fishing port | | | | or the San Lorenzo Cathedral. The Cathedral is one of |
| and it also serves as a gateway to the nearby Egadi | | | | the most visited places in Trapani. It was originally built |
| Islands that attract a lot of visitors each year. There | | | | in the year 1421. Centuries later in 1748, it was restored |
| are a lot of great things to see and do in Trapani | | | | by the architect G.B. Amico. The side chapels, the |
| especially if you like ancient historically significant | | | | choir, the bell tower, the dome and the façade |
| monuments. It is in many ways an ancient town that | | | | were 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 the | | | | Vincenzo Manno. |
| Ligny Tower. This tower combines with the Torre della | | | | The next stop on your tour could be Santurio dell' |
| Colombaia to represent the Spanish defenses that | | | | Annunziata & Museo Regionale Pepoli. These are |
| were built in the 17th century. The construction was | | | | two adjacent places that people usually visit together |
| done with stone and tufa. The building of the defenses | | | | and are very popular places to Visit in Trapani. There |
| was finished in the year 1671 by Viceroy Claudio La | | | | is the much loved and cherished 14th-century statue of |
| Moraldo, who was the Prince of Ligny. It is a | | | | the Madonna and the child within the Capella della |
| magnificent sight to behold and reminds you of the | | | | Madonna that is located within the sanctuary. The |
| past territorial conflicts that this now peaceful town | | | | museum boasts an extensive collection of exhibits all |
| has gone through. It now houses a museum that | | | | depicting the various eras through which Trapani has |
| displays interesting artifacts called the Prehistoric | | | | passed. 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 easy | | | | Trapani 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 based | | | | are taken out every year on a grand procession for |
| at the airport due to high demand. Hiring a car at | | | | Good Friday. |
| Trapani Airport is a good idea if you think you will be | | | | |