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Views
Aerial view of the city
Urban fabric
View of the town from the Chiesa Matrice bell tower
View to Monte Cofano
View to Trapani
View to the salt pans of Trapani
Viewpoint at the Balio Towers
Elymian-Punic Walls
English: The Elymian-Punic Walls of Erice are ancient defensive fortifications at Eryx, dating from the 5th century BCE.
Italiano: Le mura elimo-puniche di Erice sono fortificazioni difensive antiche a Eryx, risalenti al V secolo a.C.
Deutsch: Die elymisch-punischen Mauern von Erice sind antike Befestigungsanlagen in Eryx aus dem 5. Jahrhundert v. Chr.
Nederlands: De Elymisch-Punische muren van Erice zijn antieke verdedigingswerken in Eryx uit de 5e eeuw v.Chr.
Français : Les murailles élymo-puniques d’Erice sont des fortifications antiques à Eryx datant du Ve siècle av. J.-C.
Ancient walls
Porta Spada entrance gate
Porta Carmine entrance gate
Postern Gate
Porta Trapani entrance gate
Wall construction
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Castle of Venus
English: The Castle of Venus (Castello di Venere) is a medieval fortress on Monte Erice, built on the site of an ancient sanctuary of Venus Erycina.
Italiano: Il Castello di Venere è una fortezza medievale sul Monte Erice, costruita sul sito di un antico santuario di Venere Ericina.
Deutsch: Das Castello di Venere ist eine mittelalterliche Festung auf dem Monte Erice, erbaut auf dem Gelände eines antiken Heiligtums der Venus Erycina.
Nederlands: Het Castello di Venere is een middeleeuws fort op Monte Erice, gebouwd op de plaats van een oud heiligdom van Venus Erycina.
Français : Le Castello di Venere est une forteresse médiévale sur le Monte Erice, construite sur le site d’un ancien sanctuaire de Vénus Érycine.
Aerial view
Dramatic setting
Norman architecture
Castle of Venus at night
Cliffside setting
Castle with Pepoli Turrent in foreground
Entrance to the castle
Approach
Medieval fortress
Fortress courtyard
Gothic architecture
inner yard, site of the ancient temple of Venus
Club UNESCO plaque
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Balio Towers
English: The Balio Towers (Torri del Balio), also known as Castello del Balio, are medieval fortifications in Erice, Sicily, Italy, overlooking the surrounding countryside and the Strait of Sicily.
Italiano: Le Torri del Balio, note anche come Castello del Balio, sono fortificazioni medievali a Erice, Sicilia, Italia, affacciate sulla campagna circostante e sullo Stretto di Sicilia.
Deutsch: Die Balio-Türme (Torri del Balio), auch als Castello del Balio bekannt, sind mittelalterliche Befestigungsanlagen in Erice, Sizilien, Italien, mit Blick auf die umliegende Landschaft und die Straße von Sizilien.
Nederlands: De Balio-torens (Torri del Balio), ook bekend als Castello del Balio, zijn middeleeuwse verdedigingswerken in Erice, Sicilië, Italië, met uitzicht op het omliggende landschap en de Straat van Sicilië.
Français : Les tours du Balio (Torri del Balio), également connues sous le nom de Castello del Balio, sont des fortifications médiévales à Erice, Sicile, Italie, dominant la campagne environnante et le détroit de Sicile.
Aerial view
Balio Towers with Pepoli Turret (left) and Castle of Venus (background)
The Balio Towers
Watchtower
Architectural detail
View from Runzi forest
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Pepoli Turret
English: The Pepoli Turret (Torretta Pepoli) is a 19th-century tower in Erice, Sicily, Italy, built in Moorish Revival style by Count Agostino Pepoli.
Italiano: La Torretta Pepoli è una torre del XIX secolo a Erice, Sicilia, Italia, costruita in stile neomoresco da Agostino Pepoli.
Deutsch: Die Torretta Pepoli ist ein Turm aus dem 19. Jahrhundert in Erice, Sizilien, Italien, im neomaurischen Stil von Agostino Pepoli erbaut.
Nederlands: De Torretta Pepoli is een toren uit de 19e eeuw in Erice, Sicilië, Italië, gebouwd in Moorse revivalstijl door Agostino Pepoli.
Français : La Torretta Pepoli est une tour du XIXe siècle à Erice, Sicile, Italie, construite dans le style néo-mauresque par Agostino Pepoli.
Setting
View of turret from Balio Gardens
The turret (foreground) and Castle of Venus
Pepoli Turret
Pepoli Turret
View from turret
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Balio Gardens
English: The Balio Gardens (Giardino del Balio) are public gardens on Monte Erice, named after the Bajulo, a magistrate of Norman origin.
Italiano: Il Giardino del Balio è un giardino pubblico sul Monte Erice, così chiamato dal Bajulo, magistrato di origine normanna.
Deutsch: Die Balio-Gärten (Giardino del Balio) sind öffentliche Gärten auf dem Monte Erice, benannt nach dem Bajulo, einem Magistrat normannischen Ursprungs.
Nederlands: De Balio-tuinen (Giardino del Balio) zijn openbare tuinen op Monte Erice, genoemd naar de Bajulo, een magistraat van Normandische oorsprong.
Français : Les jardins du Balio (Giardino del Balio) sont des jardins publics sur le Monte Erice, nommés d’après le Bajulo, magistrat d’origine normande.
The Parterre
Bust of Nunzio Nasi
Entrance staircase
View of city from gardens
Fountain of Venus and the Bee
Monument to the Fallen
The café in the Balio Gardens
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Churches
Mother Church
English: The Mother Church of Erice (Chiesa Matrice or Real Duomo) is the principal church of Erice, Sicily, Italy.
Italiano: La Chiesa Madre (Chiesa Matrice o Real Duomo) è la principale chiesa di Erice, Sicilia, Italia.
Deutsch: Die Chiesa Madre (Chiesa Matrice oder Real Duomo) ist die Hauptkirche von Erice, Sizilien, Italien.
Nederlands: De Chiesa Madre (Chiesa Matrice of Real Duomo) is de belangrijkste kerk van Erice, Sicilië, Italië.
Français : La Chiesa Madre (Chiesa Matrice ou Real Duomo) est l’église principale d’Erice, Sicile, Italie.
Chiaramontan Gothic façade
Church and bell tower
King Frederick III bell tower
Bell Tower
Gothic-style rose window
Entrance
Stone crosses in outer wall
Interior
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Other churches
English: Erice has many historic churches, monasteries and oratories reflecting its long religious and architectural history.
Italiano: Erice possiede numerose chiese, monasteri e oratori storici che riflettono la sua lunga storia religiosa e architettonica.
Deutsch: Erice besitzt zahlreiche historische Kirchen, Klöster und Oratorien, die seine lange religiöse und architektonische Geschichte widerspiegeln.
Nederlands: Erice heeft veel historische kerken, kloosters en oratoria die de lange religieuze en architectonische geschiedenis weerspiegelen.
Français : Erice possède de nombreuses églises, monastères et oratoires historiques reflétant sa longue histoire religieuse et architecturale.
Church of Saint Julian (Chiesa di San Giuliano)
Church of Saint Julian bell tower
Blackett Institute (formerly Church of the Dominican Preachers)
Church of San Cataldo
Church of Saint John the Baptist (Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista)
Confraternity Church of San Martino
Church of Saint Peter (Chiesa di San Pietro)
Church of Saint Albert (Chiesa di Sant'Alberto dei Bianchi)
Oratory of the Most Holy Sacrament (Oratorio del SS. Sacramento)
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Chiesa di San Francesco)
Saint Isidore’s Church and Sanctuary of Blessed Luigi (Chiesa di Sant’Isidoro)
Confraternity Church of Saint Ursula (Chiesa di Sant’Orsola, also known as Chiesa dell’Addolorata)
The Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot (Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate)
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Streetscapes
English: Erice retains its medieval layout and architecture, with few modern interventions.
Italiano: Erice conserva il suo impianto e la sua architettura medievale, con pochi interventi moderni.
Deutsch: Erice bewahrt seine mittelalterliche Struktur und Architektur mit nur wenigen modernen Eingriffen.
Nederlands: Erice behoudt zijn middeleeuwse structuur en architectuur, met weinig moderne ingrepen.
Français : Erice conserve son tracé et son architecture médiévale, avec peu d’interventions modernes.
Street
Street with archway
Small lane with archway
Narrow alleyway
Church of Saint Julian bell tower
Curatolo-Ragusa House
Piazza Loggia
Gebel Hamed Theatre
Palazzo Sales
Spanish Quarter
