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The Enchanted Mountain.
domenicococozza Says: The Castle de Venere sits atop Mount San Giuliano. It dates from the 12th century and was built to ward of Norman invaders. Now mainly in ruins there are spectacular views from its ramparts. On a clear day it is possible to see as far as the island of UsticaOpen from 9am to...
domenicococozza Says: The church of Matrice was built in 1314 from stones taken from the ancient Temple of Venus that reputedly stood on this site. Climb the campinello(bell tower)for stunning views across the the Gulf of Trapani and beyond to the Egadi Islands.Open to the public - Monday to...
domenicococozza Says: Wonderful little museum dedicated to archaeological finds from the area surrounding Erice.Open from 9.00am to 1.30pm then 2.30pm to 5.30 pm weekdays.Admission is free
ludogatto Says: This is a castle builded from the Normanni
ludogatto Says: This is the heart of Erice, with some nice restaurant, the municipality building and the Museum.Remember that the price in Erice are more expensive thant in Trapani or other villages, cause is a 'must to see' place..
ludogatto Says: In Erice there are about 60 church and little chapel...this is San Pietro entrance and the Clarisse Monastry (XIV-XIII).
Palazzo Majorana de Cristoforis
ludogatto Says: This is the baroque balcony of this old building located in San Domenico Square!
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ludogatto Says: San Cataldo Church and the view on Bonagia
ludogatto Says: Info from Siciliano.itThe town’s main church is situated near Porta di Trapani, one of the entrances to the town. Built in the 14C, principally using stone from the Temple of Venus, its massive form and merlon-topped walls suggest it was intended as a church-fortress. The...
ludogatto Says: The better way to visit this medieval town is a free walking in the narrow stree, reading the history pannel u can find in front of the main building and church.
ristorante san giuliano: indimenticabile
ASTO Says: forse la migliore cena della mia vita in italia...terrazza su Trapani...da non perdere i Busiati alla san giuliano.
Monte San Giuliano: A Must in Erice!
eryxman Says: It's all good, especially the seafood. Couple the great food with a warm ambiance and an attentive staff and you'll be very glad you came to this restaurant. The main entrance is a bit tricky to find, but Erice is such a special town that you'll enjoy yourself locating...
Ulisse: Don't miss the Couscous alla Trapanese!
lforrro Says: Nice restaurant and very friendly staff. Although we arrived 30 minutes before opening time, we were invited to make ourselves comfortable. We had couscous alla Trapanese (our favorite!) and strozzapreti with botarga (tunafish eggs). For a "secondo piatto" (main course) we...
lotharscheer Says: Take Bus 21 or 23 (from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, € 1.20, you can get the ticket from the driver ) to the cable car station. Return ticket is € 6,50, about 10 minutes with great views over Trapani and the sea.
ludogatto Says: In 2005 it has been inaugurated the new cableway that directly gives to the periphery of Trapani to Erice. The last time I was in Trapani, september 2005, it was in function, but I have known from some friends that in the spring 2006 it was already stopped for technical...
Elina80 Says: The best way to get to Erice is by car. There should also be a bus going there from Palermo.
jeffmartinartist Says: I was telling someone about this on VT a little while ago and I just found this photograph. Erice is up a long way up and if you’re scared of heights you may want to know about this bus trip before you depart. The photograph is taken from inside the bus looking out the...
ludogatto Says: Erice is full of beautifull pasty shop, but walking in the narrow street of the medieval town I followed the perfect parfume of fresh home made cake....there is a simply owen that made local cake and pastry...ther isen't a window shop, only a simply door that is opened on...
ludogatto Says: Erice is so nice that all the guided tour have a stop in this town...so all the economy of the village is on the tourism!The restaurant, the caffè, the souvenir shop have price much more higher than in the other Sicily area...I saw a Limoncello liquor bottle ( very known...
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The best way to get around in Erice is by foot. You will take in more of the town and enjoy its many splendors. The streets are so narrow anyways I doubt some...
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Erice, medieval town on a hill
Erice names from the sicilian-italico Eryx, that it means “mount”, in fact it raise on the San giuliano mount, 571 mt looking to Trapani city. The zone, of extraordinary beauty, and naturally...
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Erice is one of thos places you spend hours driving to, only to find there's not much there. The climb is up a narrow mountain road with incredible views back down into the valley and beyond to the......
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With its delightful medieval ambience and splendid location, Erice is an interesting town popular with travelers. The trek to Erice from nearby Trapani will take you several miles up winding roads,......
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