Editing Trapani (section)

=== Contemporary Era ===
In the [[1946 Italian institutional referendum|1946 referendum]], the Province of Trapani was the only one in Sicily to vote predominantly in favor of the [[Republic of Italy|Republic]], although the city itself expressed a [[Monarchism|monarchist]] preference. Between [[1950]] and [[1965]], Trapani gradually revived its industrial and commercial activities, yet it never fully recovered from the post-war crisis, retreating instead into a service-oriented economy and administrative functions associated with its provincial capital status. [[1968 Belice earthquake|The Belice Valley earthquake]] in January [[1968]] caused death and destruction in Trapani as well. The city also suffered fatalities in the floods of 1965 and November 5, 1976, the latter resulting in 16 deaths.

Starting in the [[1990s]], Trapani proactively promoted itself as a tourist, historical, cultural, and sporting destination. This transformation involved restoring the historic city center, developing new urban infrastructure, expanding hospitality and entertainment sectors, and emphasizing its significant historic, architectural, and natural heritage.

In recent years, Trapani has gained international prominence by hosting major cultural exhibitions featuring artists such as [[Caravaggio]], [[Leonardo da Vinci]], and [[Michelangelo]] (the [[Crucifix (Michelangelo)|rediscovered Crucifix]]), and notable sporting events, including stages of the prestigious [[Louis Vuitton Cup]].[[File:Museo pepoli.jpg|thumb|left|Cloister of the [[Museo regionale Agostino Pepoli|''Museum Pepoli'']].]]