Spanish Quarter
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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: NorbertNagel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Historic building
- Description: Former military barracks in Erice, Sicily
- Also known as: “Quartiere Spagnolo” and “Spanish Quarter (Erice)”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sant’Antonio Abate, Erice and Monte Erice.
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.
Monte Erice
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Monte Erice is an isolated mountain on the western coast of Sicily, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. It rises to 751 m, with the historic centre of Erice at its summit and the lower slopes occupied by its modern and rural settlements, as well as by parts of Trapani and Valderice.
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 450 metres southwest of Spanish Quarter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bonagia and Milo.
Bonagia
Village
Photo: Leop81, Public domain.
Bonagia is a village, which is situated 2½ km north of Spanish Quarter.
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 Spanish Quarter.
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 Spanish Quarter.
Spanish Quarter
- Categories: castle, barracks, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Erice, Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.04152° or 38° 2′ 30″ northLongitude
12.59008° or 12° 35′ 24″ eastOpen location code
8FCJ2HRR+J2OpenStreetMap ID
way 419911517OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=buildingWikidata ID
Q86673194
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Spanish Quarter from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Spanish Quarter” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Quartiere spagnolo”
- Italian: “Quartiere Spagnolo”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Porta Castellammare and Chiesa di Sant’Orsola.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Porta Spada and La Pineta Park Hotel.
Trapani: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Trapani, Alcamo, Marsala, and Pantelleria.
Curious Historic Buildings to Discover
Uncover intriguing historic buildings from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Spanish Quarter”. Photo: NorbertNagel, CC BY-SA 3.0.