Erice

Község · 🇮🇹 Olaszország

Népesség 26 089

Terület 47 km²

Időzóna Europe/Rome

Hivatalos weboldal www.comune.erice.tp.it

Erice – Utazást tervezel?

Állítsd össze a napi útvonalad a Tripomatic alkalmazásban.

Tervezés indítása

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Leandro Neumann Ciuffo / CC BY 2.0

Erice Essentials

Perched 750 meters above sea level, Erice is a hilltop town defined by its 12th-century Norman fortifications and ancient Punic walls. This selection highlights the architectural evolution of the site, from the 14th-century Gothic Chiesa Matrice and its detached bell tower to the 19th-century Art Nouveau structures of Count Pepoli. The list also includes the scenic cable car link to Trapani and the historic pastry shops preserving centuries-old recipes from local convents.

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Jos Dielis / CC BY 2.0

Historic Churches of Erice

This collection highlights the medieval and Baroque religious architecture of Erice and nearby Trapani. Key sites include the 14th-century Chiesa Matrice, constructed with stones from the ancient Temple of Venus, and the Santuario dell'Annunziata, which houses the renowned marble Madonna of Trapani. These landmarks showcase styles ranging from Chiaramonte Gothic to Sicilian Baroque, reflecting the deep spiritual heritage and artistic evolution of this historic hilltop town.

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Squares & Public Spaces

This collection features the civic squares and commemorative sites of Erice, primarily located in the lower district of Casa Santa and the coastal area of Pizzolungo. These public spaces range from mythological landmarks, such as the Stele of Anchises—the traditional burial site of Aeneas' father according to Virgil—to modern squares dedicated to influential Italian figures like magistrate Francesca Morvillo and President Sandro Pertini.

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