Trapani
Information about Trapani
0 information about Trapani Trapani 2 is a municipality in the Italian capital of the eponymous province in Sicily
The ancient name of Trapani Drepana or Drepanon, was a Greek word meaning "Scythe", due to the curved shape of its harbour The city was built to serve as a port of the neighbouring town of Erice (Erice), overlooking Monte San Giuliano
Two ancient legends tell of mythical origins of the cityà According to the first legend, Trapani stemmed from the sickle fell from the hands of Demeter, the goddess of prosperity, while looking for her daughter Persephone, who was abducted by Hades The second myth about Saturn, God of heaven, who eviscerò his father Chronos with a sickle that fell into the sea, he created the cityà
In ancient times Saturn was the God-protector of Trapani Today a statue of Saturn is located in a square in the city centreà
Trapani is known as the city of salt and sail Has developed a flourishing economic activity related to the extraction and trade of salt, taking advantage of his natural position
Trapani is the best place to do a day trip in the archipelago off the coast, the Egadi Islands Two of its islands can be reached from Trapani in just half an hour
From the port of Trapani, Ferries depart for the islands such as Pantelleria
0 how to reach the port from the airport 1:
Trapani airport is from the port and from the boarding point to Egadi Islands just under 20 km From the airport you can reach the port:
drive
• by bus, with the company Terravision
• by bus, with AST
• taxi/transfer with driver
Reaching the port from the airport:
Trapani airport is from the port and from the boarding point to Egadi Islands just under 20 km away. From the airport you can reach the port:
drive
• by bus, with the company Terravision
• by bus, with AST
• taxi/transfer with driver
0 information about Trapani Trapani 2 is a municipality in the Italian capital of the eponymous province in Sicily
The ancient name of Trapani Drepana or Drepanon, was a Greek word meaning "Scythe", due to the curved shape of its harbour The city was built to serve as a port of the neighbouring town of Erice (Erice), overlooking Monte San Giuliano
Two ancient legends tell of mythical origins of the cityà According to the first legend, Trapani stemmed from the sickle fell from the hands of Demeter, the goddess of prosperity, while looking for her daughter Persephone, who was abducted by Hades The second myth about Saturn, God of heaven, who eviscerò his father Chronos with a sickle that fell into the sea, he created the cityà
In ancient times Saturn was the God-protector of Trapani Today a statue of Saturn is located in a square in the city centreà
Trapani is known as the city of salt and sail Has developed a flourishing economic activity related to the extraction and trade of salt, taking advantage of his natural position
Trapani is the best place to do a day trip in the archipelago off the coast, the Egadi Islands Two of its islands can be reached from Trapani in just half an hour
From the port of Trapani, Ferries depart for the islands such as Pantelleria
0 how to reach the port from the airport 1:
Trapani airport is from the port and from the boarding point to Egadi Islands just under 20 km From the airport you can reach the port:
drive
• by bus, with the company Terravision
• by bus, with AST
• taxi/transfer with driver
Reaching the port from the airport:
Trapani airport is from the port and from the boarding point to Egadi Islands just under 20 km away. From the airport you can reach the port:
drive
• by bus, with the company Terravision
• by bus, with AST
• taxi/transfer with driver
Favignana
Information about Favignana
Favignana, "big Butterfly" as it was defined by the painter Salvatore Fiume negli anni ' 70, is the capital and the largest of the Egadi. For its geomorphological conformation the island offers both beaches and caves. Favignana is perfect for those who like the beach destinations, characterized by transparent waters.
Favignana, "big Butterfly" as it was defined by the painter Salvatore Fiume negli anni ' 70, is the capital and the largest of the Egadi. For its geomorphological conformation the island offers both beaches and caves. Favignana is perfect for those who like the beach destinations, characterized by transparent waters.
