in 1685, located in the south-west of the town; Porta Nuova () was rebuilt in 1790, and is located in the north-west of the town. The city council decided to demolish the city walls in 1887 to make way for the rapidly-expanding town. Along with this demolition was demolished the north-east gate called Porta Trapani, constructed in the early 17th century, nicknamed "Porticella" due to its small size in comparison to the other three gates of the town; it used to be located at the intersection of Via Pellegrino and Via Sardegna. Economy The economy of Marsala still depends on the production of wine, although tourism is a growing industry and it too is becoming an important source of income for the city. With its coastline of sandy beaches and clear sea, access to the nearby Aegadian Islands and the natural environment of the Saline Della Laguna and Stagnone Lagoon, Marsala is an important Sicilian tourist destination. People Giulia Adamo Alborosie Alberto Anselmi Ignazio Boschetto, tenor of the Italian operatic pop group Il Volo Michele Genna Angelo "Bloody Angelo" Genna Vincenzo Genna Antonio Genna Jr. Salvatore "Sam" Genna Pietro "Peter" Genna Joe Masseria Main sights Religious architecture Marsala Cathedral (17th century) dedicated to Saint Thomas of Canterbury and built on the site of a Norman predecessor from 1176. There is an organ with 4,317 pipes. Church of Purgatorio. Church of Addolorata. Church of Itriella. Convent, church and belfry of the Carmine. Church of Saint Matthew. Church and monastery of Saint Peter. Church of Saint John the Baptist. Civil architecture Spanish Quarters (Town Hall) VII April Palace (16th–17th century), built on the site of the Lodge of Pisani. Fici Palace. Grignani Palace. Spanò-Burgio Palace. Communal theatre, built in 19th Century consists in 300 seats, reopened in 1994 and dedicated to Eliodoro Sollima. Cine Teatro Impero, built during Fascism. Agricultural Technical Institute With Specialized School Wine "Abele Damiani" Marsala – Aggregate IPSAA Strasatti With Hospitality Section (state public high school). Military architecture Villa Araba, Carabinieri (military police, and public security), Command Company and Operative Centre Castle of Marsala (formerly a State Prison up to a few years ago) Ancient Gates and walls of Marsala Culture Large-scale wine production started in 1773, encouraged by English trader John Woodhouse. Important winemaking establishments include Ingham-Whitaker, le Cantine Florio, Martinez, Pellegrino, Rallo, Mineo, Bianchi, Baglio Hopps, Donnafugata, Alagna, Caruso e Minini. Marsala cellars produce also red