Trapani, Coastal commune in northwestern Sicily, Italy
Description
Trapani is a coastal town in northwestern Sicily with a distinctive sickle-shaped harbor. The settlement stretches along the shoreline with white buildings, narrow streets, and vast salt basins inland.
History
The Phoenicians established a trading post that later flourished under Roman rule. During the Arab period, the region became an important center for salt production and fishing.
Culture
The name comes from the Greek word Drepanon, meaning sickle, and the harbor still has this curved shape today. Fishermen dock their boats in the morning, and the fresh catch is sold directly to nearby restaurants.
Practical
The central area with old streets is easy to explore on foot, especially in early morning when fishermen dock their boats. The harbor area allows visitors to walk directly along the water and observe the daily activity.
Did you know?
Old windmills beside the salt basins date from the 18th century and still pump water to fill the basins. The strong coastal winds drive the mill blades, creating a distinctive creaking sound heard across the area.
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Mozia
17.1 km
Riserva naturale orientata Saline di Trapani e Paceco
3.4 km
Trapani Cathedral
626 m
Ligny Tower
1.6 km
Riserva naturale regionale delle Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala
17.7 km
Colombaia Castle
1.8 km
Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio
740 m
Madonna of Trapani
2.3 km
Museo Agostino Pepoli
2.4 km
Museo del Sale
9.5 km
Trapani salt ponds
3.4 km
Sant’Agostino
537 m
Palazzo della Giudecca
224 m
Museo Archeologico Giuseppe Whitaker
17.3 kmMonte Polizzo
29.4 km
Museo civico Torre di Ligny
1.6 km
San Francesco d'Assisi
980 m
San Pietro Apostolo
334 m
Isolotto Formica Lighthouse
8.5 km
Chiesa di Sant'Alberto
307 m
Castello di Terra
203 mSan Nicola
392 m
Biblioteca Fardelliana
521 m
Funivia Trapani Erice
4.7 kmSan Rocco Museum of Contemporary Art
593 m
Mozia imbarcadero Storico G.Whitaker
17.3 km
Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse
2.4 km
Palazzo Riccio di San Gioacchino
595 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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