Basilica-Sanctuary of Maria Santissima Annunziata

This Basilica houses an impressive collection from both medieval and modern periods. Here visitors can admire paintings by world-famous artists, marble sculptures, a splendid assortment of gold and silver fine art objects, as well as memorabilia connected with Trapani’s history. The entire cathedral expresses the typical Sicilian Renascent-Baroque style through its marble naves magnificently frescoed.

• Web:

  www.comune.trapani.it/turismo/pepoli

• E-mail:

  museo.pepoli@regione.sicilia.it

• Address:

  Via Conte Agostino Pepoli 180-200, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 553269

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-12am

• More info:

  Taking photos is forbidden.

• Subway:

  Being in the very center of the town it is easily reachable by walking.

• Tickets:

  Tickets are available on site up to one and half hours before closing time. Free entrance the first Sunday of each month and every day for persons under 18 and over 65.

Chiesa Santa Maria di Gesu'

Located in the historic centre, this beautiful Gothic style church is well worth seeking out. Inside it is possible to admire a very interesting group of artworks created by the most valuable local artists, as the marble baldachin and all the stunning sacred frescoes and paintings exposed on the walls of the side aisles.

• Address:

  Via Elisabetta, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0924 502971

• Opening hours:

  Variable hours. You can have detailed information from Trapani´s tourism infopoint.

• More info:

  Located at the intersection between Via Elisabetta and Via San Pietro.

Church of Saint Augustine

The Church of Saint Augustine is the oldest building in Trapani, dated back to the Templars’ period. Milestone of Gothic style, the church is recognisable thanks to the big rose window on its facade. In the little square adjacent to the church is situated the famous Saturn Fountain, from the 14th century, as a representation of the mythological founder of Trapani: the god Saturn.

• Web:

  www.amei.biz/musei/museo-diocesano-di-trapani-polo-espositivo-santago

• E-mail:

  info@santagostinotrapani.it

• Address:

  Piazza Saturno, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 432111

• Opening hours:

  Winter: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm; Sat 9.30am-12.30am, 4pm-8pm; Sun and Festivities 11am-1pm, 4pm-7pm. Summer: Mon-Fri 4.30pm-7.30pm; Sat 9.30am-12.30am, 4pm-8pm; Sun and Festivities 11am-1pm, 4pm-7pm.

Erice

The historic town of Erice is located on the top of Mount Erice, just outside Trapani. The view is stunning from here, and the location is reachable in various ways: by car, bus; by the cable car connecting Trapani to Erice; or for hike enthusiasts it is possible to get there through a path of almost 2 hours. Erice's relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect place to spend the day exploring.

• E-mail:

  info@ericetourism.it

• Address:

  Erice

• More info:

  The weather can affect this experience as the narrow streets are cobbled and can be slippery when wet. The clouds and fog might also obscure the view. In windy days the cable car can be closed.

• Subway:

  ATS BUS: 45mins from the city centre, departure time: 06:40 – 08:30 – 11:30 – 17:30 – 20:00. CABLE CAR: 15mins, opening hours: Mon 1pm-11.30pm, Tue-Sun 6.30am-11.30pm.

Favignana

Favignana Island is part of the Aegadian Archipelago, famous for its glorious beaches. It is located just 17 km southwest of Trapani, and it is easily reachable by frequent ferries. Visitors can take boat trips to the entire group of islands so to discover the natural magnificence of the deep southern Italy. In the numerous small ports, you cannot miss the daily fish markets, where you will have the possibility to taste raw sea urchins, typical dish of the Mediterranean coast.

• Web:

  www.favignana.com

• E-mail:

  info@favignana.com

• Address:

  Favignana, Trapani

• Subway:

  Boat travels can be booked on-line or directly bought at the port.

Grotta Mangiapane

Grotta Mangiapane is the biggest cave of the group Scurati's Caverns. Scurati is a little village with very ancient origins, as the numerous finds happened here can demonstrate. The cave takes its name from the family Mangiapane, who lived here for more than a century, indeed it hosts a very peculiar rural agglomeration composed of little squared houses. Totally different epochs merge together in this unique place. During Christmas period, Grotta Mangiapane hosts a big event called “Living Nativity”, an event where the agro-pastoral life comes alive with some 160 performers, including artists and craftsmen from all over Sicily.

• Address:

  Via Scurati, Custonaci

• Tickets:

  Tickets are required only when the living nativity is organised. From 25th Dec to 8th Jan.