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Trapani Province
This province makes up in the very north-western top
of the Island of Sicily (also known as Sicilia) is,
like much of the island, rich in pre-Roman history.
The province's activities are mainly agricultural with
a subsistence fishing industry that serves the local
population. Vast quantities of wine are produced here
and the landscape is littered with vineyards and wineries.
There are a great many beaches to be found near small,
coastal towns.
Many of the regional dishes feature the tuna harvested
in the old style in nearby waters.
The capital and namesake city of Trapani is located
just off the Mediterranean coast and serves the nearby
port city of Erice (also Eryx). The city flourished,
from the 9th century BCE until Roman occupation 600
years later, as a Phonecian and Elyminian trading centre.
Little remains of the town's ancient glory, and much
of the medieval history was lost during Allied bombings
during World War Two. Today, the city is home to over
70,000 residents.
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