Calatafimi-Segesta, Municipality in Trapani Province, Italy.
Calatafimi-Segesta is a municipality in Trapani Province in western Sicily, sitting across rolling hills. The area has views toward the Mediterranean and is shaped by farming, especially the cultivation of citrus fruits, grapes, and olives.
The settlement began during medieval Muslim rule over Sicily as Qalʿat Fīmī. It later passed through different rulers who reshaped it, yet it kept its importance as a place in the region.
The place takes its name from a castle that once protected the settlement and still shapes how the landscape looks today. Local traditions and the town's appearance reflect this long connection to its past.
The area is best explored on foot or by car, as the settlements are spread across the hills. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and remember that many streets are narrow and steep.
Nearby in 1860, the first major clash took place between Garibaldi's troops and Bourbon forces, a turning point for Italian unification. This event made the area a significant spot in Italian history.
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