Yet many important buildings in the old part of the city remain, and its Museo Nazionale Popoli has notable collections of paintings and sculpture. Each year on Good Friday, the people of Trapani participate in the Procession of the Mysteries , a marathon parade in which teams of men move through the streets carrying massive statues depicting the passion of Christ. Trapani is an important fishing center with a fleet specialized in tuna fishing on which its fish processing and canning industry depends.
Commerce related to the port is also important.
Other industrial activities include marble working, food processing, and the export of salt and wine.