Erice

About Erice

Erice is a hilltop town in western Sicily, perched on Monte Erice above the coastal city of Trapani. The historic centre retains a largely medieval layout, with cobbled streets, ancient landmarks, pre-Roman fortifications and numerous churches reflecting its religious significance.

Today, it has become a centre for international scientific conferences and peace-making efforts, while also being close to beaches, local wineries, parks and hiking trails, retaining its ancient association with love linked to the Temple of Venus on its summit. Recognised as one of I Borghi più belli d’Italia (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy), the town takes on a distinctive atmosphere after dark, when its narrow alleyways glow around open restaurants and viewpoints look down over the lights of Trapani and the moon reflecting across the Tyrrhenian coast.

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