ERICE
Generic information
Province of: Trapani
Elevation: 751 m
Population: 29,500
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 38.036478
Longitude: 12.583763
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Web site
Url: http://www.comune-erice.it
Italian version: www.sicilianelmondo.com
Spanish version: www.sicilyintheworld.com/espanol
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Description
Erice (IPA: ['?ri?e], Sicilian: Èrici) is a historic town in the province of Trapani in Sicily, Italy.
Narrow alleyway.Erice is located on top of Mount Erice, at around 750m above sea level, overlooking the city of Trapani, the low western coast towards Marsala, the dramatic Punta del Saraceno and Capo san Vito to the north-east, and the Aegadian Islands on Sicily's north-western coast, providing spectacular views.
History
Main article: Eryx (Sicily)
The ancient name of Erice was Eryx, and its foundation was associated with the eponymous Greek hero Eryx. It was not a Greek colony, but was largely Hellenized. It was destroyed in the First Punic War by the Carthaginians, and from then on declined in importance.
Main sights
In the northeastern portion of the city there are the remains of ancient Elymian and Phoenician walls indicating different stages of settlement and occupation in antiquity.
There are two castles that remain in the city: Pepoli Castle, which dates from Saracen times, and the Venus Castle, dating from the Norman period, built on top of the ancient Temple of Venus, where Venus Ericina was worshipped. According to legend, the temple was founded by Aeneas. It was well-known throughout the Mediterranean area in the ancient age, and an important cult was celebrated in it. In his book On the Nature of Animals, Aelian writes that animals chosen for sacrifice would voluntarily walk up to the altar to be killed.
The Gondola lift chairs up to the top of Erice are closed from mid January to mid March.
Culture
Erice hosts important scientific meetings at the Ettore Majorana center, organised by the controversial astrophysicist Antonino Zichichi.
From Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erice&oldid=273944363>.
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alle hu, 16 May 2013 20:43:55 GM alle
The next day we took a day trip to Erice which is a town surrounded by medieval walls right on top of the mountain next to Trapani. One can reach Erice either by cable car or bus; the bus was cheaper so we took that but if I ... (read ...)
CAS Accelerator Physics held in Erice, Italy - CERN Document Server
Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:00 GM alle
The CERN Accelerator School (CAS) recently organised a specialised course on Superconductivity for Accelerators, held at the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture in Erice, Italy from 24 April-4 May, ... (read ...)
do the bike thing: a cycle up Monte Erice, Sicily
Sat, 11 May 2013 19:56:00 GM alle
I can think of no better way to finish the perfect day than with a cycle up a Category One mountain in Sicily. We started today with a swim in the chilly Mediterranean of clear water and rocky headlands at Scorpello. For lunch ... (read ...)
Photographing in Erice, Sicily - Les Picker Photography
Sat, 18 May 2013 09:16:05 GM alle
If you're photo travel plans include Sicily, you will not want to miss the small, medieval town of Erice. Situated on a mountaintop near Trapani, on the southern coast, Erice is reached by car, private and public bus, or cable car. (read ...)
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:25:11 GM alle
Wow wow wow! I never thought I was going to love with this city so much! Erice is adjacent to Trapani. The old city of Erice is actually in a mountai. (read ...)
EMBO course in Erice, Sicily, 2013 - James McInerney's website
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:18:27 GM alle
Brief overview of the course: This course ran in the Fondazione Ettore Majorana from March 10th to 17th, 2013. A total of 25 students attended and were taught. (read ...)
Erice Webcam - Weather Erice, Erice View (Erice, Italy)
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:05:54 GM alle
Up-to-date webcam picture ? Erice, Italy ? 21 minutes ago ? Erice is unique in its kind in Sicily, a mystical ancient city hidden by fog. As temperatures rise in the summer than in Trapani 40 degrees, mists fresh crossing the ... (read ...)
WHEN IN ROME ... then Sicily, Malta and Spain!: Erice, the city of ...
Sat, 04 May 2013 16:28:00 GM alle
Erice is a hill town on the west coast of Sicily. Founded by the elusive Elymians, it had the usual history of conquest and reconquest by successive waves of invaders of Sicily. But the interesting thing about this small town is ... (read ...)
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alle hu, 16 May 2013 07:20:41 GM alle
Dillon Phommasa logo. Dillon Phommasa. Home · Blog · About; Categories. Photography. Seniors · Families · Just For Fun · Personal · Videos · Graphic Design · Ministry Writings. Contact. May 16, 2013. Erice Hutchison. Filed in: Just For Fun, ... (read ...)
The Erice International School of Science Journalism announces 30 ...
Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:33:06 GM alle
For the 2013 edition (May 25th-May 29th, 2013), the Erice International School of Science Journalism grants 30 fellowships for members of EU-countries. Fellowships are aimed at science journalists, science communicators ... (read ...)