Museo civico Torre di Ligny, Civic museum in Trapani, Italy.
Description
The Museo Civico Torre di Ligny occupies a 17th-century watchtower built on a natural rocky outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea at the western tip of Trapani.
History
The tower was constructed in 1671 by order of Don Claudio La Moraldo, Prince of Ligny and Spanish Viceroy of Sicily, as part of a coastal defense system against Turkish and Barbary pirate raids.
Culture
The museum houses archaeological collections spanning from prehistoric times to the medieval period, including Punic amphorae, Roman bronze rams from the Egadi Islands, and Elymian artifacts representing Sicily's diverse cultural heritage.
Practical
The museum is open daily from May to September and Tuesday to Saturday during other months, with free admission and panoramic views from the accessible rooftop terrace.
Did you know?
From its elevated position, visitors can simultaneously observe the meeting point of the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean seas while viewing artifacts recovered from ancient naval battles fought in these same waters.
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