Built in 1365 and rebuilt in 1610 in Baroque style; connected by an arch to the Monastery of the Poor Clares
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Monastery of the Poor Clares
An administrative and teaching complex of the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture, housed in the former monastery of the Poor Clares
Casa Kardaky
A Liberty-style house from the early 20th century, that was built as a holiday residence for the Kardaky family of Cairo. It remained in their possession until the 1940s.
Monastero e Chiesa di San Carlo
Founded in 1617 as a home for orphaned girls, this former convent complex became known for its confectionery tradition, including almond sweets such as pasta reale. Following recent restoration, parts of the historic site are now reused for education and residential accommodation for enrolled pupils of the local hospitality school (not open to visitors).
Casa Majorana
This elegant 18th-century townhouse, once home to the noble Majorana family, is a refined example of barocchetto siciliano, a lighter, more graceful take on Sicilian Baroque.
Convent of San Domenico
Part of the Ettore Majorana Centre, housed in a former Dominican convent adapted for scientific conferences and events. It includes the Paul A. M. Dirac Museum and is associated with the drafting of the Erice Statement, a landmark declaration on scientific responsibility and nuclear disarmament.
Casa Curatolo-Ragusa
Overlooking Erice’s main square, this elegant 18th-century residence features a crest with a crane, stars, and mountain, and encloses a small courtyard.