Have you ever wondered what things to see in Trapani? This is a city that gives us so many emotions and that absolutely does not make us bored among the interesting churches, monuments and museums that there are to visit and that is why, in today’s article, we will talk to you about what to do in Trapani. Trapani is in fact a city that has a lot to offer its visitors starting from the natural beauty of the sea, passing through the historic churches, up to the museums and fortifications. Let’s start immediately with the baroque churches and works of art, admiring the beautiful baroque churches, rich in history and above all art.
The Church of Purgatory with its extraordinary baroque architecture is certainly something not to be missed together with the Church of Gesù which, with its Gothic beauty, truly leaves us breathless. Finally we can also mention the beautiful Church of Carmine, precious for its very important works of art which are admired and photographed by all tourists in the world. In particular, if you are a true church enthusiast, then you should know that in the city of Trapani there are so many churches that they deserve the nickname “City of 100 churches”.
Indeed, if we take the province as a whole into consideration, we counted 184, so why not think about changing the nickname to “City of (almost) 200 churches”?
What are the things to see in Trapani?
In addition to the churches we previously mentioned, there are also the Art Nouveau Palaces and the Hidden Museums which will also lead you to discover all the treasures hidden in the museums such as the Torre di Ligny Sea Museum or even the Pepoli Museum. Speaking of the Torre di Ligny Sea Museum, we say that it is a seventeenth-century Spanish watchtower that will allow you to discover the history of the city and its maritime life.
As regards the Pepoli Museum, however, we know that it is housed inside a former fourteenth-century convent of the Carmelite fathers. In all this we must not forget to admire the mastery of the local artisans who work with coral, gold, silver and majolica. The city of Trapani is particularly famous, in fact, for these artisanal works and here you can also find several shops where you can buy unique and above all original souvenirs. Continuing to talk about museums and buildings, we are not proposing a simple walk in the style of a quick stroll. More than anything, we propose a nice tour, one done well, which involves the main streets, all the secondary alleys and also the small neighborhoods that make up the historic center of Trapani.
Here you will also find noble palaces in full Baroque and Art Nouveau style, as well as numerous monuments, works of art and real unexpected treasures such as the largest organ in Europe which is located inside the Church of San Pietro . So, having reached this point, all you have to do is tie your shoes well and go.
