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The Top 20 Castles in Trapani

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Trapani. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 14, 2025

Segesta Archaeological Park

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The Doric temple of the ancient city of Segesta, on a Greek model, was probably never completed. It sits picturesquely alone in the landscape above a small gorge. The effect …

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Castello di Santa Caterina, Favignana

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Climbing Mount Santa Caterina and its castle is an experience that offers spectacular views. The path winds through a wild and rocky landscape, culminating in a breathtaking view of the …

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Historic Center of Erice

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The history of Erice has its roots in the legend that wants the city founded now by Aeneas, now by Eraclea or simply by Erice, king of the Elimi. Certainly …

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Ventimiglia Castle and Church of SS. Maria del Alto

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Easily accessible via a fortified steep road, normally closed to cars, as the Way of the Cross. Above, the panorama is breathtaking. On and in the old walls of the …

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Wonderful view of Salemi

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On 14 May 1860 Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in Marsala and headed towards Salemi. Here he hoisted the Italian flag, a nation that was then forming, on the Norman-Swabian castle, proclaiming …

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Historic town of Erice

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The arrival at beautiful Erice.
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Historic Centre of Salemi

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The town of Salemi is a cross-section of Sicilian history. Founded by the Elimi people, this village then experienced the domination of all the populations that influenced the history of …

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Castello di Baida

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Baida Castle was probably built towards the end of the 13th century and subsequently expanded. Few traces of the ancient structures remain, for example the towers, the walls, a small church and a portal.

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Venus Castle

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The Norman Castle of Erice, or Castle of Venus, stands on the ruins of what was originally a sanctuary.
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Arab-Norman Castle

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Castello Arabo Normanno. Since it was built by the Arabs on the remains of ancient fortifications around the 10th century, it is a silent witness to ten centuries of turbulent …

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The Top 20 Castles in Trapani

Segesta Archaeological Park

Castello di Santa Caterina, Favignana

Historic Center of Erice

Ventimiglia Castle and Church of SS. Maria del Alto

Wonderful view of Salemi

Historic town of Erice

Historic Centre of Salemi

Castello di Baida

Venus Castle

Arab-Norman Castle

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