Economy & Compact Cars in Trapani

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.

One of the most notable landmarks of the 17th century, Cathedral of San Lorenzo is another must-visit place. When describing the oldest buildings in Trapani, it is important to mention Church of St. Francis of Assisi . This church dates back to the 13th century and is famous for an important historic artifact – an ancient tombstone with inscriptions in Latin and Armenian. There are several theories about this tombstone. In accordance with one of them, members of the Armenian diaspora, who lived in Trapani, made the first religious landmark on the site of the church.
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