Mura di Tramontana (Trapani)
38°01′00″N 12°30′26″E / 38.01666°N 12.50718°E
Trapani's Mura di Tramontana | |
Interactive map of Mura di Tramontana | |
| Location | Trapani, Sicily, Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Sicily |
| Coordinates | 38°01′07″N 12°29′55″E / 38.01859°N 12.49861°E |
| Type | City walls / coastal fortifications |
| Length | About 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| History | |
| Founded | Late 14th century (Aragonese); rebuilt 1520s (trace italienne) |
| Periods | Medieval; Early modern |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Restored; partly standing |
| Public access | Yes |
The Mura di Tramontana ("Tramontana Walls") are a stretch of coastal defensive walls forming the northern fortifications of the historic centre of Trapani, Sicily. Restored in the early 21st century as part of the redevelopment of Trapani’s northern waterfront, they now function as a seafront promenade overlooking the old town, the coastline and the nearby Aegadian Islands.
The name "Mura di Tramontana" derives from the Italian word tramontana, meaning the north wind, and by extension the northern direction. The term in modern usage generally refers to the surviving seafront stretch between the Bastione Conca and the Former Fish Market, which represents only part of the much longer northern defensive front that historically ran to the Castello di Terra.