Castelvetrano, Agricultural town in western Sicily, Italy
Castelvetrano is a commune in western Sicily located south of Trapani, surrounded by olive groves and agricultural land. The center connects three squares where churches, palaces and public buildings from different periods stand.
The Tagliavia family built the church of San Domenico in 1470 with a marble tomb for Prince Carlo d'Aragona and later added stucco decorations. The area remained an agricultural zone over the centuries with strong ties to olive cultivation.
The Trinity of Delia church retains its Byzantine shape with three outward-facing curves and separate doorways for men and women. This arrangement follows liturgical traditions from the eastern church and remains visible today.
The three connected squares lie close together and can be crossed on foot in a short time. The agricultural character of the surroundings also shapes daily life in the center, where local oil products are often available in shops.
The archaeological site of Selinunte lies between the hamlets of Triscina and Marinella di Selinunte within the municipal territory. Ancient Greek temple remains stand there on land extending to the sea.
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