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Viale Porta Spada, 91016, Erice, Sicily, ItalyMap
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  • Ana_L_23
    Ana_L_23
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    Entrance to the old town

    Like the Trapani gate, but smaller. The best is the landscape behind it. Also, it is free to park the car (for the time being, due to renovation works) if you access from this side.

    Reviewed on Oct 14, 2020
  • Dan M
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    For the amazing landscape visible nearby

    Not really special, looks like Porta Trappani, but just smaller and you won't be there no matter what since you'll have to walk a lot to get there (not just exiting the Cable Car), passing on your way...

    Reviewed on Mar 23, 2020
  • SallyF906
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    Interesting stone gateway

    Situated at one end of the Cyclopic Walls, this stone gateway is well preserved. There is a very small car park just outside. You can walk the steep pathway along the wall from here to Porta Carmine a...

    Reviewed on Jan 29, 2020
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    Best views with Eric

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    2 times I have been to Eric in the last 3 years and always draw me to this corner of the city. The gate is named after the Sicilian party, through which they were driven by the captured Anjuits. Then next to the gate of their ...

    Reviewed on Dec 3, 2018
  • Viacheslav_Mariana
    Viacheslav_Mariana
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    Best view of Trapani Valley

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    The medieval gate that defended the northern part of the city. In translation - the gate of the sword. Neighbor with a powerful fortress wall. Best to go to them from the side of Porta Carmine (Gate Pesen (?)). The wall is wide ...

    Reviewed on Sep 4, 2018
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