Scurati Caves

The Scurati Caves are an ancient settlement and a speleological geological site located in the municipality of Custonaci, in the province of . It includes a small village of houses that have been inhabited from 1819 until mid-1900s.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Monte Cofano Nature Reserve and Santuario di Maria Santissima di Custonaci.

Park
is a park.

Church
The Sanctuary of Maria Santissima di Custonaci is a Catholic Church located in the town centre of dedicated to Mary. Madonna of is the patroness and guardian of the communes of agro Erice. is situated 1½ km south of Scurati Caves.

Tower
is a tower, which is situated 2 km north of Scurati Caves.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bonagia and Erice.

Village
Photo: Leop81, Public domain.
is a village, which is situated 7 km southwest of Scurati Caves.

is a hilltop town in western , , perched on Monte above the city of . Once a religious and strategic centre for the ancient Elymians, Carthaginians, and Romans, it is known today for its narrow lanes, cobbled streets, and sweeping views of the coast and .

Scurati Caves

Latitude
38.0933° or 38° 5′ 36″ north
Longitude
12.67087° or 12° 40′ 15″ east
Open location code
8FCJ3MVC+88
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2598794844
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Wiki­data ID
Q17632175
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Italian—“Scurati Caves” goes by many names.

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