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Trapani is a part of Sicily, Italy. It is an important place in Sicily renowned in the whole of Italy for its history and culture. Not only that it is a port town and therefore acts as a good hinterland. It is one of the best tourist destinations of Italy. Tourists come over here mainly for explorations and enrich themselves in the process. Trapani being a ferry port acts as a base for short journeys to smaller islands like Pantelleria, to the mainland of Italy and to Tunisia. There are various kinds of Tourist Attractions in Trapani.

Trapani is a land of ancient history. It was a Phoenician trading port and had commercial relations and trade relations with countries of Africa, Naples and the western Mediterranean. Trapani was an important town throughout the Middle Ages. This medieval phase of Trapani's past is manifested in the old town. This has drawn most of the tourists to the city. After the bombing in Trapani during the Second World War major portions of the town were rebuilt. However, it was constructed in a depressing style ,which is common in Sicily. On the other hand, the old town, extends towards the west with a sea on either side. The old town is not emptied of tourist attractions in Trapani. The old palazzi accumulate along the promontory around the central Corso Vittorio Emanuele. From Trapani's headland one can see the Torre del Ligny. It is a 17th century tower which was part of the Spanish defences. It is home to a Prehistoric Museum. Other tourist attractions in Trapani are the town's old buildings and landmarks such as the offshore fortress called the Torre della Colombaia or Castello del Mare. Several interesting churches are worth a watch in Trapani. These includes the town's restored cathedral, the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.

The Cattedrale di San Lorenzo has a Baroque makeover and dates back to the fourteenth century. Chiesa del Purgatorio is the home of the sculptures which are carried out throughout the entire Trapani during the famous Easter procession. On Good Friday twenty wooden statues together known as the Misteri are carried through the streets by robed citizens.

There are many other tourist attractions in Trapani. The Santuario dell'Annunziata and the adjacent Museo Regionale Pepoli which is the regional museum are not to be missed when you are in thecity. The sanctuary is a grandiose and ornate church with chapels including the Cappella della Madonna. This chapel consists of the town's cherished 14th-century statue of the Madonna and Child. The museum on the other hand contains an assortment of local exhibits from all eras. It also has a guillotine and collection of medieval art. Trapani's biggest events include the operas and concerts held during summer months. Most of these events are held in Villa Margherita. There is also feast day of the town's patron saint, Sant'Alberto. Besides, the firework display, celebrating the Feast of Madonna of Trapani take place under the watchful eyes of tourists. Some other tourist attractions in Trapani are seen in the hill town of Erice, Marsala and the ancient Greek site of Selinunte.