Erice

Overview

You've probably never heard of Erice in your life, too bad! But it is understandable... Erice is a historical city in Sicily, close to the larger Trapani. One of Erice's main characteristics is that it stands on top of a mountain, Mount Erice, some 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level and has remained intact in its appearance as a well-preserved medieval town. Today, a cable car allows tourists and locals to reach it without a car and at the same time enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. Erice is also known as the 'City of Science' because it still hosts the largest international congresses on science and scientific discoveries.