Destination: Trapani

There is undoubtedly something magical about western Sicily, and Trapani certainly figures into that landscape. Given the long history of the place, there is a wealth of things to see in terms of cultural heritage such as the beautiful Baroque buildings of Rua Grande, the old fish market at Piazza Mercato del Pesce – today an imposing structure, and the small Museo della Preistoria e di Archeologia Marina, which deserves a visit not only for its collection of finds discovered in sunken ships, but also for the views of Trapani and the nearby Egadi islands its upper floor offers.