Porta Spada
Porta Spada is a sally port in Erice, Trapani, Sicily. Porta Spada is situated nearby to the church Chiesa di Sant’Orsola, as well as near Sant’Antonio Abate, Erice.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sant’Antonio Abate, Erice and Spanish Quarter.
Sant’Antonio Abate, Erice
Church
Sant'Antonio Abate is a Roman Catholic church in the historic centre of Erice, Sicily. It was historically one of four parish churches in the town, alongside the Chiesa Matrice, San Cataldo and San Giuliano.
Spanish Quarter
Historic building
Photo: NorbertNagel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Spanish Quarter is a former barracks in Erice, Sicily. 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. Spanish Quarter is situated 170 metres east of Porta Spada.
Cordici Museum
Museum
The Cordici Museum is a civic museum in Erice, Sicily. It houses archaeological finds, art works, ethnographic objects, arms and modern paintings illustrating the history of Erice and its community across the centuries. Cordici Museum is situated 370 metres south of Porta Spada.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bonagia and Pizzolungo.
Bonagia
Village
Photo: Leop81, Public domain.
Bonagia is a village, which is situated 2½ km north of Porta Spada.
Pizzolungo
Village
Photo: Giovanni-Bianco, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Pizzolungo is a small Italian seaside village in western Sicily. It is situated just north of the city of Trapani. Pizzolungo has white, sandy beaches and hills and cliffs surround the coastline, making for a scenic view. Pizzolungo is situated 3½ km northwest of Porta Spada.
Milo
Hamlet
Milo is a frazione of Trapani, located 4 km southeast of Trapani city on the slopes of Monte Erice on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. Milo is situated 3½ km south of Porta Spada.
Porta Spada
- Type: Sally port
- Location: Erice, Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
38.04152° or 38° 2′ 30″ northLongitude
12.5881° or 12° 35′ 17″ eastOpen location code
8FCJ2HRQ+J6OpenStreetMap ID
node 6769976494
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