Trapani Cathedral, Trapani, Italy

Trapani Cathedral was built by order of Alfonso the Magnanimous in 1421 and was elevated to a parish in the second half of the fifteenth century. In 1844, when the Diocese of Trapani was created, the church was made its episcopal seat.

Over the following centuries, the building was modified several times and its current appearance dates from the restoration of the eighteenth century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico.

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Benjamin L (5 months ago)
Another cathedral. Beautiful!

Wendy Law (7 months ago)
There are many cathedrals in this city and they are filled with history and gorgeous. This one is is not exceptional. Be sure to take a look at the ceiling, as well as the organ. Also, check out the arches throughout the entire cathedral.

juan perez (8 months ago)
Amazing architecture, specially the ceiling

Abc Cde (15 months ago)
You can visit it, but it's not neccesery.

Irma Í Chuív (15 months ago)
We went to mass there. The Church is beautiful and the music sung by a nun was lovely. Very prayerful experience

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