Trapani

Also known as Drepanum

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.

AI overview

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.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

Key facts

Italian comune.postal_code: 91100
Italian comune.name: Trapani
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Trapani
Italian comune.image_skyline: Trapani from erice.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption: Trapani seen from Erice.
Italian comune.image_flag: Flag of Trapani.svg
Italian comune.image_shield: Coat_of_arms_of_Trapani.svg
Italian comune.image_map: Map_of_comune_of_Trapani_(province_of_Trapani,_region_Sicily,_Italy).svg
Italian comune.mapsize: 100px
Italian comune.map_caption: The comune of Trapani within the province of Trapani
Italian comune.region: Sicily
Italian comune.province: Trapani (TP)
Italian comune.frazioni: Borgo Fazio, Fulgatore, Ummari, Xitta
Italian comune.mayor_party: PD
Italian comune.mayor: Giacomo Tranchida
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 180.49
Italian comune.population_total: 54887
Italian comune.population_as_of: 1 January 2025

via Wikipedia infobox

Wikidata facts

Official name: Trapani
Demonym: trapanisi
Population: 55559
Area: 273.13
Elevation: 3
Official website: www.comune.trapani.it
Image: Trapani, Sicily.jpg
Dialing code: 0923
Licence plate code: TP

Show 5 more facts

Commons category: Trapani
postal code: 91100
Commons gallery: Trapani
P11012: 2009 IIHF World Championship rosters
P8168: legate

Sources (7)

via Wikidata · CC0

~47 min read

Article

43 sections

Contents

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

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.