Erice & Segesta Temple Private tour from Trapani cruise port

Inserted in the Elymian-Punic city walls, it was one of the three access gates to the urban nucleus. The name originates from its exposure facing the city of Trapani. Porta Trapani is the main entrance to the city

n of Purgatory in 1682 the current church of San Martino was built on the ruins of the previous one, dating back to 1339, in Gothic style like most of the churches of Erice.

new wall of fortification built along with the existing wall extending it to the northwest where he incorporated the “Botteghelle” gate that gave access to a small cemetery situated on the outside of the gate.

ia” because it faced a small building where animals were butchered. Its arched portico design dates back to 1874 and is the work of Giovanbattista Talotti.

the fifteenth century by the architect Bonaventura Certo. In 1743, the architect G.B. Amico built the current facade with a busy porch, the bell tower and dome. It was consecrated a cathedral in 1844.

follow the curved profile of the coast bordered by the city of Trapani. Today they represent the opportunity for a pleasant walk along the coast of this beautiful former fishing town.

reaches the urban center in a quadrangular form; a distinguishing trait of Trapani in ancient times.

irst fountains that was created to distribute drinkable water to the city. The water came from the foot of Mount Erice transferred through a multi arch shaped water duct which no longer remains.

“bank” during the Norman period specialized in monetary exchange. Built in the seventeenth century by order of don Giacomo Cavaretta with a Baroque style, it hosts today the headquarters of the municipality of Trapani.

tower that has a quadrangular plan and is embellished with two-light windows; the building was also built for defensive and lookout purposes.

ng the Castellan who administered criminal justice and whose main duties included the management of the prison and the maintenance of the fortress.

1870 had it built inside the current Balio garden, a green space and lung of the city. After some restoration works, it was returned to the community to be used as a permanent Observatory of Peace.

act since antiquity, stands in majestic solitude on the plateau that overlooks the Vallone della Fusa, where the river flows that ancient sources called Scamander (the river of Troy).

itecture, although, unlike others, the cavea, with the seats for the spectators, was entirely built and supported by a powerful retaining wall (anàlemma). It currently hosts all types of events during summer time.