Discover Erice
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Explore Erice
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Useful tips for your holidays in Erice
Follow our tips to better enjoy your holiday in Erice. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
Erice, the medieval village in Western Sicily
Erice, just over a thousand, are the inhabitants on the top of Mount Erice, in the medieval village overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Why visit Erice
Erice, known as the City of a hundred churches, is a place rich in religious structures, including churches, monasteries and convents, many of which are still fully functional today.
Located on the top of a mountain, it offers splendid natural landscapes and unique panoramas.
Il historic center of Erice is a large cultural container, with different architectural styles that mix together, forming one of the most enchanting places in the territory of Trapani.
What to do in Erice
Erice offers numerous points of interest, such as the Temple of Venus, located in the same place where the Castle of Venus.
Among the religious buildings stands out the Erice Cathedral, a splendid Gothic-style structure, the Church of San Giuliano , Church of San Cataldo, the latter an example of Norman architecture.
To retrace the history of city of Erice you can visit the various museums present, including the Antonio Cordici Municipal Museum, where art and history are perfectly intertwined to offer visitors a complete experience of Erice.
You cannot forget a visit to Garden of Bali, a place of peace and tranquility with a breathtaking view of the city and the sea. This garden, located near the Castello di Venere, is an ideal place for a relaxing walk or to enjoy a picnic in the open air.
How to move in Erice
Erice it's a small one medieval village small in size, so it is possible to reach different points of the historic center in just a few minutes, even with a suggestive walk through the main city streets.
It is not necessary to use a car to move around the city, as many parts of the city are located at different altitudes, being on a mountain, which is not always accessible by car.
The ideal would be to arrive in Erice with a means of transport, to be able to move also in its neighboring territories, and enjoy wonderful walks in the fascinating landscapes of Erice.
How to get to Erice
Getting to Erice is very simple, as the city is well connected to the rest of Sicily via the Provincial Roads 3 and 31. The best-served landing point, before arriving in Erice, is certainly the city of Trapani, located about 12 km away. Trapani, reached from the A29 motorway, can be reached via its port, airport or railway station, providing numerous solutions, to then reach Erice along a short route via the Sicilian bus lines, which offer direct trips, or by renting a car .
Also to be taken into consideration is the fascinating e overview of the Trapani-Erice cableway. Another way to get to Erice is represented byPalermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport, about 80 km away, as it is well served by major national and international airlines.
Useful numbers
Common
0923 502111
Tourist Info
388 0972089
Municipal police
0923 55500
Emergency medical Service
0923 472400
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.erice.tp.it
