Erice

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.

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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: Ericini
Italian comune.elevation_m: 751
Italian comune.saint: Maria Santissima di Custonaci
Italian comune.day: Last Wednesday of August
Italian comune.postal_code: 91016
Italian comune.area_code: 0923

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: comune of Italy
Official name: Erice
Demonym: ericini
Country: Italy
Located in: Province of Trapani
Population: 26089
Area: 47.34
Elevation: 751
Time zone: UTC+01:00
Shares border with: Custonaci
Official website: www.comune.erice.tp.it
Image: Erice.jpg
Dialing code: 0923
Licence plate code: TP
Patron saint: Mary
Significant event: Siege of Eryx

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Commons category: Erice
described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
topic's main category: Category:Erice
postal code: 91016
category of associated people: Category:People from Erice
Commons gallery: Erice
contains settlement: Casa Santa
P8168: Bidon
member of: The most beautiful villages in Italy
replaces: Eryx
native label: Erice

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

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

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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