Erice: The Hillop Town with Stunning Views of the Egadi Islands

Perched at an elevation of 751 meters atop Mount Erice, this ancient town boasts a rich history dating back to Phoenician and Greek times.
Steeped in myth, Erice is said to be connected to Hercules’ tenth labor and was home to a temple where the Phoenicians worshipped Astarte, the Greeks revered Aphrodite, and the Romans honored Venus.
With its triangular layout, Erice offers a captivating mix of historical architecture, including the chiesa Madre (Mother Church), the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (Church of St. John the Baptist) and the iconic 12th-century Castello di Venere (Castle of Venus). Be sure to visit the Cordici Museum, which showcases the town’s fascinating past.
Erice is also renowned worldwide for the Ettore Majorana Center for Scientific Culture, named after the famous Sicilian physicist.