Hotel Le Saline - Trapani
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Marsala: among windmills, vineyards and saltpans, a city that made history
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Erice's Norman Castle, once the Temple of Venus
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Visiting the Pepoli Museum, with its paintings and coral works
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Trapani: a colourful and charming city surrounded by the sea
Trapani, on the western tip of Sicily, is a compendium of different historical periods. Each corner is marked by monuments, churches, palaces, telling the life of the city throughout the centuries. The real heart of the city, yesterday and today, continues to be the port, which is located in the historic center.
Trapani, on the western tip of Sicily, is a compendium of different historical periods. Each corner is marked by monuments, churches, palaces, telling the life of the city throughout the centuries. The real heart of the city, yesterday and today, continues to be the port, which is located in the historic center.
Located on a strip of land stretching to the west, like scythe to which it owes its original name (Drepanum), Trapani is situated between two seas, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Mediterranean, and between two continents, Europe and Africa. Thanks to its privileged position over time it managed to integrate and harmonise cultural elements from various sources, which are still detectable and recognisable. That's why everyone should spend a few hours visiting Trapani, exploring the old city, where different architectures and styles from different ages coexist.
Above the mixture of Romanesque, Baroque, Art Nouveau (and more styles...) on the facades of churches and buildings even in the most hidden corner of the old town, however, you can feel the presence of an overriding presence: the sea. It has been for century the driving force of the city, being is a source of life and wealth for the local population due to fishing activity, the trade of salt and tuna, coral fishing and coral work.
History (freely taken from the website of the city of Trapani)
Narrowly situated between the sea and Mount Erice, the ancient Drepanon developed around its port. Originally it was a Sicanian village and it then became a small, fortified town where traders, fishermen and craftsmen from diverse populations lived for centuries, such as the Elyminians who populated Erice and a small group of Ionians. It was a small seaside town founded by the Phoenicians who sailed across the Mediterranean seas and made Trapani a trading Empire. From the IX Century BC the Phoenicians lost their independence and settled in the western Mediterranean. They founded Carthage and reinforced Trapani, transforming the latter into an important port for the control of various trading goods. In this period the history of Trapani is indissolubly linked to that of Carthage. The town assisted in the great naval battles between the Carthaginians and the Romans: the battle of 249 BC that witnessed the defeat of the Roman float, and the battle of the Egadi in 241 BC which allowed the Romans to occupy Trapani. The Roman period notably penalized the town which lost its political autonomy, land ownership and endured new taxes and impositions. In 395 Sicily, and Trapani itself, were taken over by the Western Roman Emperor. These were difficult years, also because of the numerous Barbaric invasions. The town was reborn under the domination of the Arabs who began their occupation of Sicily in 827.
The Arabs called Trapani Itrabinis, Tarabanis, Trapanesch and their presence significantly marked the town: in architecture, agriculture, art, language and culture. The port was enlarged, new districts were built and small ownership was reintroduced. The Arabs also introduced new productions; they built hydraulic-engineering works; revolutionised the fishing techniques, and brought the port back to its original splendour. In 1097 Trapani was conquered by the Norman Ruggero. This was yet another period of great prosperity for the land. The port enjoyed duty free trade, and the town began hosting consulates of the most important traders from Geneva, Pisa, Venice, Florence, Amalfi and Catalonia. The Roman Catholic religion became the official religion under the Normans. In the Suevian period, beginning from 1194, the importance of Trapani's port was confirmed. Under the reign of Carlo d'Angio', Trapani endured a period of difficulty due to heavy tax pressures. The Sicilian Vespri of 1282, in which numerous notables from Trapani participated, brought the Angionian domination in Sicily to an end. This is when the Aragonese domination began.
The town experienced a new urbanisation under Giacomo II of Aragon. Carlo V further developed the activities of traders and craftsmen. The Spanish domination ended in 1713. After the brief Sabaudian and Austrian dominations, from the second half of the seventh century, the Bourbonist reign began and governed Sicily until 1860. In this period the people of Trapani dedicated themselves to commerce and industry. Naval activity flourished, as well as the tuna and salt industries. While it proved to be disinterested in the 1820 insurrection, Trapani participated in the 1848 revolts. In 1899 King Umberto I bestowed the town with a gold medal for the events of 1848.
Narrowly situated between the sea and Mount Erice, the ancient Drepanon developed around its port. Originally it was a Sicanian village and it then became a small, fortified town where traders, fishermen and craftsmen from diverse populations lived for centuries, such as the Elyminians who populated Erice and a small group of Ionians. It was a small seaside town founded by the Phoenicians who sailed across the Mediterranean seas and made Trapani a trading Empire. From the IX Century BC the Phoenicians lost their independence and settled in the western Mediterranean. They founded Carthage and reinforced Trapani, transforming the latter into an important port for the control of various trading goods. In this period the history of Trapani is indissolubly linked to that of Carthage. The town assisted in the great naval battles between the Carthaginians and the Romans: the battle of 249 BC that witnessed the defeat of the Roman float, and the battle of the Egadi in 241 BC which allowed the Romans to occupy Trapani. The Roman period notably penalized the town which lost its political autonomy, land ownership and endured new taxes and impositions. In 395 Sicily, and Trapani itself, were taken over by the Western Roman Emperor. These were difficult years, also because of the numerous Barbaric invasions. The town was reborn under the domination of the Arabs who began their occupation of Sicily in 827.
The Arabs called Trapani Itrabinis, Tarabanis, Trapanesch and their presence significantly marked the town: in architecture, agriculture, art, language and culture. The port was enlarged, new districts were built and small ownership was reintroduced. The Arabs also introduced new productions; they built hydraulic-engineering works; revolutionised the fishing techniques, and brought the port back to its original splendour. In 1097 Trapani was conquered by the Norman Ruggero. This was yet another period of great prosperity for the land. The port enjoyed duty free trade, and the town began hosting consulates of the most important traders from Geneva, Pisa, Venice, Florence, Amalfi and Catalonia. The Roman Catholic religion became the official religion under the Normans. In the Suevian period, beginning from 1194, the importance of Trapani's port was confirmed. Under the reign of Carlo d'Angio', Trapani endured a period of difficulty due to heavy tax pressures. The Sicilian Vespri of 1282, in which numerous notables from Trapani participated, brought the Angionian domination in Sicily to an end. This is when the Aragonese domination began.
The town experienced a new urbanisation under Giacomo II of Aragon. Carlo V further developed the activities of traders and craftsmen. The Spanish domination ended in 1713. After the brief Sabaudian and Austrian dominations, from the second half of the seventh century, the Bourbonist reign began and governed Sicily until 1860. In this period the people of Trapani dedicated themselves to commerce and industry. Naval activity flourished, as well as the tuna and salt industries. While it proved to be disinterested in the 1820 insurrection, Trapani participated in the 1848 revolts. In 1899 King Umberto I bestowed the town with a gold medal for the events of 1848.
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La Terrazza sul Porto - Bed and Breakfast - ***Via Camporeale, 1 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
For those who look for a place close to Trapani port, a terrace on the sea, new comfortable and well decorated rooms. The B&B La Terrazza sul Porto is located in...
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La Concordia - Holiday Farm - ***Via Salemi, 160 - Porticalazzo (91100) Trapani - view on the map
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Le Saline - Hotel - ***Via SP21/Strada Provinciale Marsala Trapani, km 4 Nubia - Nubia-Paceco (91021) Trapani - view on the map
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Garibaldi 31 - Holiday Lettings - ***Via Garibaldi, 27 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
GARIBALDI31 apartments are characterized by a wonderful sea view (typology "sea view suite) and by a view on the historical centre (typology "Garibaldi suite). The apartments are located in the...
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Valle Benuara - Holiday Farm - ***Via Benuara, 4 - Fulgatore (91100) Trapani - view on the map
Valle Benuara is a well made holiday farm perfectly integrated in a typical rural ambient, perfect for who's looking for the real Sicily, for its vivid colours and intense perfumes. There...
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Ligny - Bed and Breakfast - ***Via Torre Ligny, 14 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
A stay at the Bed and Breakfast Ligny is a dive into the past of the city of Trapani, among myth, history and legend. We are just 100 meters from Torre...
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Cielo Mare - Holiday Lettings - Via Botteghelle, 18 - 20 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
“Cielo Mare” apartments are located in the historical centre of Trapani, on the North Walls, the old defensive walls of the town, today renovated and moved in place for fascinating...
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Palazzo Ossuna - Holiday Lettings - ***Via Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 99 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
Palazzo Ossuna takes its name from the nearby Porta Ossuna, the ancient north seaside gate to the old city. Today it connects the historical centre to the Ossuna beach. ...
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Tra i Due Mari - Bed and Breakfast - ***Via via Giovanni da Procida, 13 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
Furnished with taste Tra i Due Mari bed and breakfast offers to its guests a comfortable and sober place. All rooms are equipped with every comfort, from the private bathroom (with...
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Il Sole Blu - Bed and Breakfast - ***Via Orlandini, 7 (91100) Trapani - view on the map
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Erice's Medieval Pageant
Erice - da Monday, August 27, 2012 a Sunday, September 02, 2012
In the last week in August Erice celebrates its holy patroness "Our Lady of Custonaci". The tradition involves the setting up of votive altars in Erice's typical courtyards, the procession of... Read more »
Cous Cous Fest 2012
San Vito Lo Capo - da Tuesday, September 25, 2012 a Sunday, September 30, 2012
In 2012 the Cous Cous Fest celebrates fifteen years “Making Couscous, not War”. It is a culinary contest for countries in the Euro-Mediterranean area and beyond, taking a cue from the... Read more »
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Travel Blog
About Trapani Airport - Article from the site avionews.it
Thursday, August 25, 2011
AVIONEWS - WAPANews Date: 25-Aug-2011 15:53Category: AirportsNATO goes to war and the Sicilians pay: the emblematic case of the airport of TrapaniRome, Italy - The... Read more »
The traffic data for the month of July 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
In July 2011, the average decline of passenger movements stabilizes at around -23% and -24%. The statistics confirm the trend related to the necessary restrictions imposed... Read more »
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