
All ABout What to see in Trapani
The city of salt and wind mills, Trapani is located in the northwestern part of Sicily, and for several reasons is expanding in its tourism, thanks to among other things, to its numerous international connections due to the nearby airport of Birgi.
An ancient city and one of the most important, many times, over the centuries, in the fate of Sicily, Trapani boasts its old town, great religious events, its proximity to important cultural sites, and beautiful seaside resorts; and not to mention for those with a sweet tooth, its cuisine of prelibatissima.
The historic center of Trapani is elegant and full of interest things to see. The main street is Corso Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant pedestrian area, along which you can admire the Cathedral and the Senatorial Palace. Another main street is Viale Regina Margherita, near which lies the garden, a very relaxing place to enjoy a carefree stroll.
Continuing along the Avenue, in addition to the War Memorial you can see the remains of the Castle of Earth (XII century) and the beautiful Art Nouveau Palace of Posts and Telegraphs. In the southern part of the city, Viale Regina Elena runs along the coast, from which one can see the Egadi and the white salt zones.
Religious Festivals in Trapani
Among the most important religious celebrations that take part in Sicily, The Mysteries of Trapani during the Christian Easter recall the Passion of Jesus. The religious festival has been celebrated in the city since the seventeenth century: although born in theatrical form, it was soon transformed with the sacred peculiarities of the city of Trapani.
The Mysteries are 18 statues, each one of them corresponding to a category of worker, stunning and life-size statues that are made of cypress wood and cork that are carried by the faithful along the streets of Trapani. Towards midnight the procession arrives in the square, and then it continues its march in the city until the afternoon of Saturday, when the mysteries are then returned to the Church of Purgatory, where they will be kept for one year before being displayed again to the faithful.
Historical Background of Trapani
Trapani by Night
For those who decide to eat out, Trapani is an ideal place for gourmets. The city’s restaurants offer delicious dishes at reasonable prices. Not to be missed, between courses, couscous, a typical dish of Trapani now adopted by North African cuisine. Fresh fish is one of the most popular dishes, try a plate and you’ll understand why. Even the pizzerias collect many compliments from the guests, thanks to the typical Sicilian pizzas and other seafood.
The old town, especially on weekends, is filled with young people who drink something in the bars and crowd Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Fardella, by day, a perfect place for those who want to shop.
For lovers of disco, clubs organize summer events in the nearby seaside resorts, along the breathtaking coast of Trapani. During the winter there are local discos where you can spend an entire night on the dance floor, which are even found among the neighboring towns of the province.