Trapani (SICILIA) Trapani lies on the north-west coast of Sicily facing the Egadi archipelago, built partly on a narrow peninsula, with the rest of the town stretching into the low-lying hinterland as far as the slopes of Mount Erice, and is characterized by a regular urban street layout. Founded by the Greeks who named it Drepanon (billhook), it fell to the Romans at the battle of the Egadi, with the defeat of the Carthaginians. Its monuments include: the Sanctuary of the Annunziata, 13th century with several later additions, housing various works of art including the Madonna and Child, statue by Nino Pisano; the church of S. Agostino (several original Gothic elements), remains of Palazzo Ciambra (15th century), the church of S. Maria del Gesù (inside, terracotta by Andrea Della Robbia), Palazzo del Governo (18th century). Trapani is an important fishing centre, with a fishing fleet specialized in tunny fishing, on which the fish processing and canning industry depends. Commerce related to the port is also of some importance. There is little industry, however, except for the traditional productions of wines and salt (salinas), in addition to construction materials, marble, textiles and engineering. Events: Processione dei Misteri (Good Friday), Luglio Musicale Trapanese (July). Famous People: Vito Carrera (artist, 1555-1631), Leonardo Ximenes (scientist, 1716-1786), Vito Beltrami (patriot, 1805-1884), Salvatore Calvino (patriot, 1820-1883), Eliodoro Lombardi (poet, 1834-1894). Cultural Institutions: State Archives, Biblioteca Fardelliana, Museo Nazionale `Pepoli' (archeological section, sculptures). In the Province: Erice (artistic and environmental interest), Marsala (wine, Museo degli arazzi fiamminghi), Mazara del Vallo (fishing port), Alcamo (agricultural centre), Segesta (archeological centre), Pantelleria (beach resort, wines).