Erice
Sign in to saveErice (Italian: [ˈɛːritʃe]; Sicilian: Èrici [ˈɛːɾɪʃɪ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. The town’s historic centre occupies the site of the ancient city of Eryx, an important religious and cultural centre in antiquity, long associated with pilgrimage. Erice hosts international scientific and peace initiatives.
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Erice is a small town in Sicily, Italy, built on the site of an ancient city that was an important religious and cultural center in antiquity. Today it hosts international scientific and peace initiatives, continuing its historical role as a destination for people seeking intellectual and spiritual exchange.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Erice
- Italian comune.official_name
- Città di Erice
- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Erice - Stefano Pannucci.jpg
- Italian comune.image_caption
- Erice and the Castle of Venus, with Trapani and the Tyrrhenian coast beyond.
- Italian comune.region
- Sicily
- Italian comune.province
- Trapani (TP)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Ballata, Casa Santa, Crocefissello, Napola, Pizzolungo, Rigaletta, San Cusumano, Torretta
- Italian comune.mayor
- Daniela Toscano
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 47
- Italian comune.population_total
- 25,661
- Italian comune.population_as_of
- 31 October 2025
- Italian comune.population_demonym
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39 sectionsContents
- History
- Antiquity
- Medieval period
- Early modern and Bourbon period (16th–19th centuries)
- Villeggiatura and salons (c. 1870–1930s)
- Intellectualism (since 1962)
- Religious significance
- Pre-Christian origins
- Roman veneration
- Early Christianisation
- Modern devotion
- Jewish community (medieval)
- Geography
- Setting and topography
- Climate, land use and vegetation
- Districts and urban structure
- Demographics
- Economy and tourism
- Tourism and hospitality
- Agriculture and wine production
- Public sector and services
- Landmarks
- Transport
- Road and air connections
- Cable car
- Bus and ferry services
- Culture
- Religious traditions
- Festivals and cultural events
- Gastronomy
- Literature
- Film and television
- Art
- Performing arts
- Sport
- People
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Erice (Italian: [ˈɛːritʃe]; Sicilian: Èrici [ˈɛːɾɪʃɪ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. The town’s historic centre occupies the site of the ancient city of Eryx, an important religious and cultural centre in antiquity, long associated with pilgrimage. Erice hosts international scientific and peace initiatives.
Situated on the summit of Monte Erice, the city retains its Elymian-Punic fortifications and medieval layout and architecture, with few modern interventions. Its elevated position historically offered strategic control over the Strait of Sicily and the western coastline.
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