For me, Trapani is a tale of two cities. The centro storico, or historic center, is lovely, filled with beautiful buildings, interesting architecture, and wide, clean marble/granite streets.
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At this time of year, it resembles more of a movie set than a city, as it is often quite empty,
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and appears to be bustling with people only when the directors are ready to shoot, (in reality, when the locals are taking their evening walk).
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Tourism is a big part of the economy, especially in the summer and early fall. The historic center is filled with many bars, restaurants, designer shops and lovely window displays.
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It is also a cruise ship destination. Really???
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Because of its location, Trapani is an important ferry port to the Egadi Islands, so the port is large and active.
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The “other” Trapani in my tale of two cities, however, is a fishing city, as much of Trapani’s economy still depends on the sea. For me, this was actually the lovelier part – seeing man depend on nature, as he has done for generations.
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There are the sole proprietor old pescatore as well as large commercial vessels, and I loved watching them all go about their daily work. Out at 4am, if the seas are calm (ok, I took their world for this part), and back between 7-8 am to unload.
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While fishing and canning are the main local industries, salt is also an important export, along with marble and Marsala wine. They also produce several delicious types of green olives.
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Because of the crescent-shaped coastline, one is never far from one of Trapani’s colorful water views, nice in any weather,
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but especially nice in the sunshine.
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From Trapani, enjoying a bit of water view, vino, and sunshine ourselves.
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Ciao,
Judy
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really beautiful !!
Florence C. Connelly faclarsen@aol.com
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Lovely photos! My only visit to Trapani was on a small cruise ship. The town was also fairly empty as it was late September. One of the things that really impressed me was the salt production. I found the windmills to be very picturesque.
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Me too. In fact, all the hillsides were picturesque.
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At last! You finally found someone to take a picture of the happy travelers. You both look very relaxed and well-fed.
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Loved your pictures and thoughts of Trapani.
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