Travelers keen on the antique history will be more than pleased with their visit to Museo Pepoli . This museum exhibits collections of priceless archaeological artifacts that mostly belong to the ancient Greece and Rome epochs. A part of the museum has been transformed into a picture gallery that exhibits works of the most famous Sicilian artists. There are halls with unusual items, for example, the exhibition of handmade coral goods and decorations. Several hundred years ago, coral items were worth their weight in gold and were extremely popular with foreign merchants. Nowadays, it’s prohibited to make souvenirs from corals, so it’s only possible to look at these items in the museum.
Simply no traveler in Trapani can fail to visit Vittorio Emmanuele Square that is also the beginning of one of the most famous streets of the city - Corso Vittorio Emmanuele . This part of Trapani is rich in architectural landmarks with Palazzo della Gidecca being one of the most famous. It’s hard not to notice the palace as it has a very eye-catching décor of the façade. In the 17th – 19th centuries, only the wealthiest people in Trapani could build their mansions on that street. There is also an important landmark nearby - Church of Purgatorio . This church is famous because of ancient statues that are exhibited inside. During the Holy Week, these statues are taken outside for a solemn procession on the central streets of Trapani.
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