The port of Trapani connects Sicily with the other regions of Italy as well as with the rest of the Mediterranean. Trapani is located at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, equidistant from the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gibraltar making it a central hub on most routes between the north south of these waters. This position makes it crucial for commercial and passenger sea transport on ferries and cruise ships. The port of Trapani generated the development of the city and was initially built by the Carthaginians who developed the surrounding houses as residences for the workers. In the follo... [More information]
Address: Via Isola Zavorra, 91100 Trapani TP
Directions: Google Map @ Trapani, port
The historic city of Tunis is located on the northern coast of Tunisia, in ancient times it was known as Carthage. It is a Maghreb city with a rich history. A brief history It was called Carthage and remained strong for a long time and hindered the expansion of the mighty Roman Empire. Eventually the Romans took the city and it was destroyed, subsequently, the Byzantines and Arabs took over. Later in the Middle Ages, the name of the city became Bournus of the Prophet because coming from the sea or from the desert, Tunis appears to be a mirage. Tunisia became a French colony in 1900 and i... [More information]