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The first recorded mentions of Castelvetrano in the historical record date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. By the 15th century, records exist of a federation of local cities which includes Castelvetrano. The church of St. John, outside the city walls, dates back to this period and was founded in 1412.
The economy is based predominantly on farming, with the cultivation of vines and olive trees being the main focus. Woodworking (mainly furniture) is also an important sector. Both Valle del Belìce olive oil andNocellara del BeliceDOP table olives have a protected status in the European Union.
The center of Castelvetrano consists of three linked squares and many monuments can be found within these areas. The main square is Piazza Tagliavia, which is adorned with many fine buildings including the town's principal church, theChiesa Madre, which in its present form dates back to the sixteenth century. Inside the church are stuccoes by Ferraro andGiacomo Serpotta.
Near the church is theMunicipio (town hall) and also close by is thePurgatory Church, built in 1624–64, with its façade filled with statues[4] and the church ofChiesa di San Domenico built in 1470, inside the church is the marble sepulcher of the princeCarlo d'Aragona Tagliavia.
In the municipality of Castelvetrano, between the hamlets ofTriscina andMarinella di Selinunte, is the archaeological park ofSelinunte, an ancient Greek city.
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