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Castle of Venus

Castle of Venus

Ancient sanctuary and medieval fortress on the summit of Erice

Chiesa Matrice

Real Duomo di Erice

Erice's medieval mother church, transformed in the 19th century.

The Fountain of Venus in the Balio Gardens, Erice

Balio Gardens

Historic gardens created by Count Pepoli around the medieval Balio Towers

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Medieval church with an exceptional collection of Renaissance sculpture

Balio Towers

Balio Towers

Medieval civic towers guarding the approach to the Castle of Venus

Church of San Giuliano

Church of San Giuliano

Ancient church at the heart of Erice's medieval identity.

Discover western Sicily through Elymian Atlas—an interactive map of historical sites, wineries, beaches, myths and remarkable places. Inspired by the ancient Elymian civilisation, the atlas is continually expanding, with new places, stories and discoveries added as the project grows.

Trapani coat of arms
Erice coat of arms
Coat of arms of Valderice.
Coat of arms of Custonaci.
Doat of arms of Paceco.
Coat of arms of Castellammare del Golfo.
Coat of arms of San Vito Lo Capo.

These coats of arms mark the towns and municipalities within the historic territory of the Elymians—the region explored by Elymian Atlas.

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