Erice, a historical city in the mountains close to
Trapani in
Sicily,
Italy.
Erice hosts important scientific meetings, organised by the Italian astro-physicist Antonio Zichichi.
The ancient name of Erice was Eryx.
Venus Temple
A legend says that the temple of Venus (Venere Ericina) in Erice was founded by Aeneas; it was certainly known throughout the Mediterranean area in the ancient age, and an important cult was celebrated in it.
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