Trapani
Sign in to saveTrapani ( ; ; ) is a coastal city and comune in western Sicily, Italy, located on a crescent-shaped peninsula between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the Province of Trapani, it has long been associated with the historic salt trade and has increasingly developed as a destination for tourism.
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Trapani is a coastal city in western Sicily, Italy, situated on a crescent-shaped peninsula where two seas meet, and serves as the capital of the Province of Trapani. Historically known for its salt trade, the city has evolved into a growing tourism destination.
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Key facts
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- 91100
- Italian comune.name
- Trapani
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- Comune di Trapani
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- Trapani seen from Erice.
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- The comune of Trapani within the province of Trapani
- Italian comune.region
- Sicily
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Article
43 sectionsContents
- History
- Etymology
- Antiquity
- Medieval period
- Early modern and Bourbon period
- Modern period
- Geography
- The peninsula
- The coastal plain
- Monte Erice
- Municipal boundaries and urban structure
- Climate
- Economy
- Tourism
- Business and innovation
- Housing
- Government
- Transport
- Air
- Sea
- Rail
- Cable car
- Bus
- Landmarks
- Fortifications and defensive structures
- Churches
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Palaces, fountains and civic architecture
- Culture
- Religious traditions
- Festivals and events
- Performing arts
- Literature
- Art
- Gastronomy
- Sport
- Sports facilities
- Sporting events
- Notable people
- International relations
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Trapani ( ; ; ) is a coastal city and comune in western Sicily, Italy, located on a crescent-shaped peninsula between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the Province of Trapani, it has long been associated with the historic salt trade and has increasingly developed as a destination for tourism.
The municipality comprises the urban area on the peninsula and a rural hinterland to the south, separated by the municipality of Paceco, while to the north-east the built-up area merges with the lower districts of Erice. Trapani lies at the base of Monte Erice, whose slopes and summit overlook the city and provide a link to the ancient settlement of Eryx.