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Stone dovecote traditionally associated with the Sacred Doves of Eryx, birds linked to the ancient cult of Venus Erycina.
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Castello di Venere
12th-century Norman castle built over the ancient Temple of Venus Erycina. Set on a cliff with wide views over the coast and valleys.
Torretta Pepoli
Neo-Gothic retreat built in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, combining Moorish design elements, ceramic tiles and Favignana stone. Once a meeting place for intellectuals, it now houses a peace observatory linked to Erice’s modern identity as a centre for science and dialogue.
Bosco Sacro di Erice
Historic woodland on Monte Erice associated with the ancient cult of Venus Erycina. The area preserves fragments of native forest and forms part of ongoing ecological conservation and restoration initiatives.
Torri del Balio
Group of medieval towers that once guarded the castle approach and housed royal officials. Overlooks the coastline and Balio Gardens.