Salemi, Historic hilltop commune in Trapani, Sicily
The commune spreads across 182 square kilometers of terrain at 446 meters elevation, featuring narrow streets that wind through residential neighborhoods.
During the 1968 earthquake, numerous buildings in Salemi collapsed, leading to extensive reconstruction efforts and preservation initiatives throughout the following decades.
The residents maintain strong religious traditions through six active parishes, with Saint Nicholas serving as the patron saint of the community.
Salemi connects to neighboring towns through the SS 188 highway system, with regular transport services to Trapani, located 15 kilometers to the north.
The town contains multiple architectural periods within its urban layout, from medieval structures to modern buildings that reflect various construction techniques.
Location: Free Municipal Consortium of Trapani
Location: Province of Trapani
Capital city: Salemi
Elevation above the sea: 446 m
Website: https://www.cittadisalemi.it/it
Shares border with: Castelvetrano, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Santa Ninfa, Trapani, Gibellina, Vita, Calatafimi-Segesta
Website: https://cittadisalemi.it/it
GPS coordinates: 37.81667,12.80000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
Segesta
14.2 km
Doric temple of Segesta
14.2 km
Greek Theatre of Segesta
14.4 km
Castello Grifeo
12.8 km
Saint Dominic Church (Castelvetrano)
15.5 km
Museo del Sale
24.1 km
Santissima Trinità di Delia
15.1 km
Mount Bonifato
21.1 km
Parco Archeologico di Segesta
14.3 km
Monte Inici
21.2 km
Norman Castle
156 m
Museo d'arte contemporanea di Gibellina
6.6 km
Castello di Inici
20.1 km
Roccazzo
15.8 km
Castle of Ventimiglia
20.9 km
Santa Maria Assunta
15.3 km
Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary from the Height
20.4 km
Lago della Trinità
13.2 km
Chiesa Madre
13.3 km
Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
21.1 km
San Giovanni (Castelvetrano)
15.6 km
Chiesa Maria Santissima Immacolata
12.4 km
Sanctuary of Maria Santissima del Fiume
20.2 km
Monte Luziano
22.9 km
Castello Grifeo Museo Archeologico
13.3 km
Chiesa Madre di Gibellina
6.5 km
Funtanazza
21.1 km
Parco Elimi
15.3 kmReviews
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