Best places to visit in Trapani
Best places to visit in Trapani and around
Cyclopean walls of Erice: a great work of architecture
The Cyclopean walls The Cyclopean walls enclosed the north western side of the peak of Mount Erice which was the only one accessible in case of an attack. They are an example of very ancient military architecture. A rocky precipices…
The Norman castle in Erice or Venus Castle
The building of the Norman Castle The building of the Norman castle. After the darkness…
Venus Erycina: ancient rituals,doves and sacred marriage
Venus Erycina and her shrine The fires of Venus Erycina temple’s flame were an important…
Erice History from Frederick II to kingdom of Italy
Erice history from Frederick II to the kingdom of Italy Erice at the time of…
Erice history from Elymnians to Swabian
History of Erice from Elymnians to Normans It is certain that the Elymnians, probably a population…
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Second World War bombing on Trapani
A blockhouse from Second World War On the road along the coast of Trapani, we can see a blockhouse from Second World War between grass and sand. In general, the blockhouse is a place of fortification, closed inside and bomb-proof…
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Last discoveries in Selinunte: fountains and goddess Hekate
The latest discoveries in Selinunte: An hidden town and the most ancient Hekate representation . Archaeologists…
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Cave di Cusa: an enchanting theatre
Cave di Cusa, Latomie e Cave Misilbesi, such evocative places! We can’t end our trip…
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The Ephebe of Selinunte and his adventurous life
The statue of an Ephebe discovered in Selinunte The unique statue of the ephebe, kept…
Demeter and Core: a significant Greek mith
The greek mith of Demeter and Core spread also to the greek colonies such as…