A sickle fell down on Earth from Ceres, creating a curve shaped coast, named Drépanon. According to the Greek legend, that’s how Trapani came to be – not a very popular city among the tourists, often underappreciated, although filled with monuments and intriguing places. What to see in Trapani? What attractions await us there? Here’s our list.
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When going to Italy, one may wonder – is tap water safe on the biggest island in Europe? Oftentimes, places with less than optimal water sourcing force people into buying bottled water. But how does Sicily fare? We asked Alessandra, a long time resident of Trapani and Palermo.
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For many, the biggest attraction in Sicily is the Etna volcano, but it’s by no means limited to just that. One of the most unique tourist attractions in Sicily are the Trapani salt pans, globally recognizable thanks to their characteristic red-roofed windmills, which tower over the landscape of the Riserva naturale integrale Saline di Trapani e Paceco. Here’s the history behind the salt pans and some useful information regarding visiting that area.
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