Valderice

Valderice is a locality in , . Valderice is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monte Erice and Castle of Venus.

Peak
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is an isolated mountain on the western coast of , overlooking the . It rises to 751 m, with the historic centre of at its summit and the lower slopes occupied by its modern and rural settlements, as well as by parts of and .

Castle
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is a medieval fortress in , built around the site of an ancient sanctuary of Venus Erycina at the summit of in western .

Historic building
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The is a former barracks in , . Originally constructed to house soldiers under Spanish rule, it now serves as an exhibition space with permanent displays on the town's maritime history and traditional crafts.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Erice and Santa Casa, Erice.

Photo: Michal Osmenda, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a hilltop town in western , perched on Monte above the coastal city of . The historic centre retains a largely medieval layout, with cobbled streets, ancient landmarks, pre-Roman fortifications and numerous churches reflecting its religious significance.

Town
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Erice is a comune in the , , . The town’s historic centre occupies the site of the ancient city of Eryx, an important religious and cultural centre in antiquity, long associated with pilgrimage. is situated 6 km west of Valderice.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4 km northwest of Valderice.

Valderice

Latitude
38.0333° or 38° 2′ north
Longitude
12.6167° or 12° 37′ east
Population
12,100
Elevation
189 metres (620 feet)
Open location code
8FCJ2JM8+8M
Geo­Names ID
2522808
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Sicilian—“Valderice” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Valderice”
  • Esperanto: “Valderice”
  • French: “Valderice”
  • German: “Valderice”
  • Italian: “Comune di Valderice”
  • Italian: “Valderice”
  • Neapolitan: “Valderice”
  • Polish: “Valderice”
  • Portuguese: “Valderice”
  • Sicilian: “Valdèrici”

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