Erice
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Area: Trapani surroundings
Erice is a medieval village perched on Mount San Giuliano which dominates the tip of Western Sicily.
Its origins are lost in Greek mythology: it was founded by Erix, son of Aphrodite, who died in a battle with Hercules to defend it . Its history is ancient: Erice was inhabited by the Elimi population who fortified it and built a temple in honor of the goddess of love.
In Erice, art, history and landscapes come together in a superlative medieval context with towers, Cyclopean walls, and monuments of considerable value. Famous for its local craftsmanship and delicious pastry.
Its origins are lost in Greek mythology: it was founded by Erix, son of Aphrodite, who died in a battle with Hercules to defend it . Its history is ancient: Erice was inhabited by the Elimi population who fortified it and built a temple in honor of the goddess of love.
In Erice, art, history and landscapes come together in a superlative medieval context with towers, Cyclopean walls, and monuments of considerable value. Famous for its local craftsmanship and delicious pastry.
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You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Erice. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Valderice
Trapani surroundings
Trapani
Trapani surroundings
Paceco
Trapani surroundings
Custonaci
Trapani surroundings
Buseto Palizzolo
Trapani surroundings
San Vito Lo Capo
Trapani surroundings