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Balio Towers

Torri del Balio

Group of medieval towers that once guarded the castle approach and housed royal officials. Overlooks the coastline and Balio Gardens.

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Pepoli Turret
Torretta Pepoli
Neo-Gothic retreat built in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, combining Moorish design elements, ceramic tiles and Favignana stone. Once a meeting place for intellectuals, it now houses a peace observatory linked to Erice’s modern identity as a centre for science and dialogue.
10:00–17:00 (seasonal; check site)Included in the Erice Card
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Castle of Venus
Castello di Venere
12th-century Norman castle built over the ancient Temple of Venus Erycina. Set on a cliff with wide views over the coast and valleys.
Apr–May & Oct: 10:00–18:00; Jun–Sep: 10:00–19:00 (Aug until 20:00)Included in the Erice Card
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Balio Gardens
Giardino del Balio
Public gardens near the Castle of Venus, with terraces, fountains, and Mediterranean plants. Landscaped in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, they are now part of the Grandi Giardini Italiani network. Offers panoramic views over Trapani and the sea.
Open dailyFree
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Laudicina House
Casa Laudicina
Overlooking the Balio Gardens, this imposing former residence of Trapani mayor Domenico Laudicina blends two historic houses around a courtyard, featuring ornate plasterwork with Art Deco touches.
Free (Exterior visible)