About
Bastione Conca, also known as the Conca Bastion, is a historic defensive bastion in Trapani, on the west coast of Sicily. It forms part of the city's ancient fortifications, the stone defences that once guarded the town from the sea. Its address is simply given as Bastioni, 91100 Trapani, which places it along the line of the old walls.
What a visit offers
The bastion is best appreciated as a place to walk and look out. From its position on the fortifications, visitors can take in panoramic views of the city and of the sea that surrounds it. For many people, the appeal lies in seeing Trapani from the same vantage point that its defenders once used, with the rooftops, the harbour area and the open water spread below.
Around the bastion
Because it stands among Trapani's old walls, the bastion makes a natural stop on a walk through the historic centre and along the coast. Visitors combining it with other sights in the city can move easily between the fortifications and the streets of the old town, giving the outing a sense of the city's long relationship with the sea.
Bastione Conca suits anyone who enjoys historic fortifications, sea views and an unhurried stroll. It is a short, straightforward visit rather than a large museum, and it works well as one part of a day spent exploring Trapani.