Museum
Cordici Museum
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The Cordici Museum, located in the hilltop town of Erice near Trapani, is a treasure trove of artifacts spanning millennia. Housed in a former convent, the museum's collection includes prehistoric pottery, Greek and Roman sculptures, and medieval paintings. Highlights include the famous 'Venus of Erice' statue and intricate mosaics from ancient temples. Visitors can explore rooms filled with everyday objects, religious art, and architectural fragments that reveal Erice's layered past as a Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Norman settlement. The museum's peaceful courtyard and views over the surrounding countryside add to the experience.
Don't miss
- See the Venus of Erice, a Roman marble statue.
- Admire ancient Greek and Roman pottery and coins.
- View medieval religious paintings and sculptures.
- Enjoy the courtyard and panoramic views from the museum.
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