Trapani, Italy (Articles)

Trapani has the most beautiful architectures seen in the city with its Baroque buildings and the churches, the picturesque streets lined with the shaded trees makes a traveler mesmerize with its beauty. The scenic spots in the city offer easy, stress free and inexpensive way of spending your holidays.Trapani also boasts many places full of art and archaeology: Selinunte, Segesta, Mozia and the Arab-Norman architecture of Mazara, Castelvetrano and Salemi, the medieval town of Erice. In 2009 the city gained international exposure on the sailing scene by hosting two Acts of the Louis Vuitton Cup, in the build-up to the America's Cup and it's also worth noting that Trapani is twinned with the French port of Les Sables d'Olonne, of Vend... Continue reading →

Italians have certain flair when it comes to most things, so it shouldn?t be surprising that their New Year celebrations are unique as well. The festival that marks New Year ?s Eve is the ?La Festa di San Silvestro,? or St. Sylvester?s Feast. As the word ?feast? implies, the evening meal is the focus of the day, Italians tend to gather with family and friends for dinner. the traditional meal for the evening is pork and lentils. The pork for them represents the richness of life, and the lentils symbolize money. Most cities and towns throughout the country will have some sort of fireworks display, but people often have their own private fireworks shows in squares, courtyards, and parking lots. New Year?s Eve is toasted with prosecco or spumante for the most part (these are both Italian sparkling wines). Also note that in the weeks leading up to December 31, you?ll see... Continue reading →