Erice: Attractions and more...
Owing to its rich history and cultural heritage, the town, with its historical sites and monuments, is a highly popular location. The town houses a number of important structures that boast of fine architecture, the most popular being the Cathedral, Venus Castle and Pepoli Castle.
The city also houses medieval churches like the original Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist, Church of Saint Ursula and Church of Saint Madonna.
The city still preserves a thick boundary wall, built during the Punic times. The city is also home to the Cordici Civic Museum, situated in Piazza Umberto I. The museum contains a number of ancient Greek, Roman, Carthaginian and Phoenician remains.
Owing to its rich history and culture, the town hosts a number of important events and festivals. Some of the festivals include the Festival of Medieval and Renaissance Music and the annual traditional Music Festival.
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