Discover the treasures of Western Sicily on a tour from Trapani to Castelvetrano. An unparalleled experience traversing 2000 years of history, art, and culture. Book your stay at Giardini MonPlaisir, the perfect base for exploration.
Welcome to a captivating journey through time and the history of Western Sicily. From Trapani to Castelvetrano, this region encapsulates over 2000 years of stories told through ancient monuments and modern artworks. Covering just 80 km, this route will take you from the civilization of the Elymians to daring contemporary architectural experiments.
Salemi, A Crossroads of Civilizations in the Heart of Western Sicily
Explore Salemi, the pulsating heart of Sicilian history. Nestled among vineyards and olive groves, this charming town offers a time travel experience from Arab and Norman influences to Swabian and Bourbon traces. Discover historic streets leading to hidden courtyards and evocative stairways, bearing witness to Salemi’s glorious past. Don’t miss the Museale Polo of Salemi, housed in the Jesuit Convent, featuring a splendid seventeenth-century reproduction of the Holy House of Loreto.
Salemi, A Crossroads of Civilizations in the Heart of Western Sicily
Explore Salemi, the pulsating heart of Sicilian history. Nestled among vineyards and olive groves, this charming town offers a time travel experience from Arab and Norman influences to Swabian and Bourbon traces. Discover historic streets leading to hidden courtyards and evocative stairways, bearing witness to Salemi’s glorious past. Don’t miss the Museale Polo of Salemi, housed in the Jesuit Convent, featuring a splendid seventeenth-century reproduction of the Holy House of Loreto.
Gibellina Nuova, A Phoenix of Art Reborn from the Ashes
Visit Gibellina Nuova, reborn from the ashes of the 1968 earthquake. This open-air art city showcases the vision of a community that transformed devastation into a canvas for artistic expression. International artists have adorned this experimental city, making it a unique cultural landscape in Italy.
The Burri Crevice: An Artistic Scar in the Heart of Sicily
The Grande Cretto by Alberto Burri, located on the site of old Gibellina, is a powerful land art monument commemorating the town destroyed by the earthquake. The concrete fractures tracing the old town streets offer a visual meditation on art and memory.
The Burri Crevice: An Artistic Scar in the Heart of Sicily
The Grande Cretto by Alberto Burri, located on the site of old Gibellina, is a powerful land art monument commemorating the town destroyed by the earthquake. The concrete fractures tracing the old town streets offer a visual meditation on art and memory.
Partanna: A Dive into Sicilian History Amidst Nature and Archaeology
The town of Partanna, with its Castello della Pietra Reserve, presents a fascinating mix of nature and archaeology. La chiesa Madre, un capolavoro barocco, e il The baroque masterpiece, Chiesa Madre, and its commanding castle illustrate the strategic historical significance of this ancient Sicilian fiefdom.
Castelvetrano: Between Ancient Feuds and Pre-Baroque Mannerism
Conclude your tour in Castelvetrano, where history and agricultural prosperity meet. Marvel at the Chiesa di San Domenico, known as the “Sistine of Sicily,” and discover its richly decorated interiors narrating centuries of devotion and art.
Castelvetrano: Between Ancient Feuds and Pre-Baroque Mannerism
Conclude your tour in Castelvetrano, where history and agricultural prosperity meet. Marvel at the Chiesa di San Domenico, known as the “Sistine of Sicily,” and discover its richly decorated interiors narrating centuries of devotion and art.
Giardini MonPlaisir is your gateway to discovering the wonders of Western Sicily. Staying at our residence, you will have the ideal base to explore every corner of this historically rich region.
