News and events
The Crucifix of Michelangelo lands at Trapani
31 January 2009 Tag: Exhibition, Michelangelo, Trapani, March
The wooden Crucifix attributed to Michelangelo, bought by Italy last month, will be exhibited at Trapani, in the picturesque Saint Augustin church (ex Cathedral of the town, as well as a Templar church in past time), from 6th to 20th March, 2009.
A one-off chance for who will be at Trapani in March and a further motivation to visit our town and its fantastic territory. We are talking about the absolute first exhibition of the marvellous wooden Crucifix attributed to Michelangelo bought by Italy last month. The work was already exhibited at Rome last December, in the Yellow Room of Montecitorio, and it was visited by 28.000 visitors (with peaks of more than 1000 people a day). The exhibition will be in Trapani, in the Saint Augustin church (in the old town centre), from 6th to 20th March 2009.
NOTE: untill the end of March Trapani can be reached directly thanks to Ryanair from Milan, Pisa, Roma, Barcelona, London and Malta (from 30th March many others fights will be effective).
Easter time: the picturesque Misteri Procession comes back
02 January 2009 Tag: Events, Easter, Misteri, Trapani, April
As every year at Trapani the Holy Friday Procession, the so called Misteri Procession, preparations are already in full swing, which leaving is planned for 2.00 p. m. of Friday 10th April.
The Mysteries Procession, which has been representing for 400 years, takes place in Trapani the 10th April from 2.00 p. m. and it continues for almost 24 hours, till Saturday. It is the longest Italian religious event and it is also among the oldest. The sacred groups of the Misteri go around for most part of the city streets, among the spectaculars lights, sounds, colours and emotions. It is a group of 20 artistic portraits of the Passion and Death of Christ, they are exactly 18 groups, plus the two simulacrums of Jesus died and of Our Lady of Sorrows. For further information visit the web site: www.processionemisteritp.it (or look for the several videos with the keywords “Misteri” and “Trapani” on www.youtube.com).
NOTE: from the end of March it will be possible to reach Trapani from 11 Italian and foreign towns: Bologna, Milan, Pisa, Rome, Barcelona, London, Malta, Stockholm, Birmingham, Frankfort and Dusseldorf. To see the Mysteries Procession and visit the principal tourist places of Western Sicily, we suggest to stay in Trapani for almost 3 nights, from Friday 10th to Monday 13th April.
Cold and grey England? Fly to Sicily from Birmingham
19 May 2008 Tag: Ryanair, Birmingham, Dublin, England
From 2nd July it is also possible to reach Trapani and Western Sicily from England, thanks to a new connection from Birmingham carried out by Ryanair. Besides, already from 30th March, it is reopened the air way Dublin-Trapani (with Ryanair).
What are you waiting for? For your holiday on sea, from May to October, choose Trapani, its marvellous district and our Bed & Breakfast services. Are you looking for history, sea and services? Ligny B&B is the right solution for you.
