What to see Erice: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Castles, palaces and mansions

The Castle of Venus The Castle of Venus, or Norman, in Erice, sits on top of the mountain, once home to the beautiful jeròdulai priestesses who practiced the art of love. It is worth visiting!

Churches and places of worship

Church of the Holy Saviour Old church that houses in its interior a library with books and manuscripts of the seventeenth and eighteenth century; there is also the Archaeological Museum which houses beautiful objects of Roman and Greek times.
Mother Church The Mother Church of Erice is a splendid example of Italian religious architecture.It was built in 1314, and its interior contains beautiful works of sacred art. Worth a visit
The Church of St. Julian The Church of St. Julian is very old, it was founded in 1080, by the will of Ruggero II. In the inside you can admire a fine statue of St. John the Baptist by Gagini.

Monuments

Ettore Majorana Centre The Ettore Majorana Centre, founded in 1963, is dedicated to scientific organization, which served as the basis for the Americans and Russians during the Cold War.

Parks and Gardens

Del Balio Garden This beautiful English garden, which is located in a privileged geographical position, was implanted in 1870 at the behest of Count Pepoli. It is worth visiting!