Discover the monuments, museums and cultural venues managed by Fondazione Erice Arte.
Municipal cultural sites
Sites included in the Erice Card circuit
Wigner Institute
Blackett Institute
Royal Cathedral
King Frederick’s Tower
Church of San Giuliano
Church of San Martino
Visit the city’s main cultural sites with the Erice Card, or choose a ticket for a single monument—the ideal way to experience Erice at your own pace.
Erice Card and Tickets
ERICE CARD
Visit the main cultural sites of Erice with one ticket.
✓ Venus Castle
✓ A. Cordici Museum
✓ Erice in Miniature
✓ Spanish Quarter
✓ Pepoli Tower
✓ Wigner Institute – San Francesco
✓ Blackett Institute – San Domenico
✓ Royal Cathedral
✓ King Frederick’s Tower
✓ Church of San Giuliano
✓ Churches of San Martino and San Pietro
SINGLE-ENTRY TICKET
Use a single-entry ticket to visit one cultural site of your choice:
✓ Venus Castle
✓ A. Cordici Museum
✓ Erice in Miniature
✓ Spanish Quarter
✓ Pepoli Tower
Protecting, promoting and sharing the cultural heritage of Erice
Fondazione Erice Arte protects and promotes the city’s main monuments, turning its historic heritage into an accessible, dynamic and contemporary cultural experience.
Through museums, monuments, exhibitions, educational activities and events, the Foundation preserves the identity of one of Sicily’s most fascinating medieval towns and encourages knowledge of its history and traditions.
STORIES, EVENTS AND NEWS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ERICE.
News and Events
Sicily B-Fest 2026 is coming!
On 10 and 11 October, Erice hosts the first major event of the network dedicated to experiencing and telling the story of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Two days of celebration and discussion, with a Village of the Borghi showcasing local excellence.
The Biodiversity of Sicily
From 2 to 4 October 2026, Palazzo Sales in Erice hosts an immersive exhibition devoted to Sicily’s extraordinary natural heritage. The exhibition is open from 9:30 to 18:00 and admission is free.
Erice Outdoor and Biodiversity
Three days of sport, nature and discovery in the heart of Erice, with an immersive biodiversity exhibition, environmental education workshops and outdoor activities.
BeActive
Erice takes part in the European Week of Sport 2026, promoting physical activity, wellbeing and an active lifestyle through community events.
Love San Giuliano
Three days of music, sport, culture, entertainment and community activities in Piazza Pagoto, in the San Giuliano district of Erice.
Scheherazade – Orchestra and Choir
The Scheherazade Orchestra and Choir perform in the Balio Gardens in Erice, with a programme ranging from Sicilian tradition to international popular music.
Cultural heritage, identity and timeless beauty
Fondazione Erice Arte protects and promotes the city’s main cultural sites, turning its historic heritage into an accessible, authentic and engaging experience.
Through museums, monuments, exhibitions, educational activities and events, we tell the thousand-year story of one of Sicily’s most fascinating towns.
A lasting commitment to preserve the identity of Erice and share its beauty with residents, visitors and future generations.
Protecting and promoting heritage
Fondazione Erice Arte works to preserve, promote and make the historical, artistic and cultural heritage of Erice accessible.
Through research, cultural initiatives, exhibitions and educational programmes, we help pass on historical memory and strengthen the identity of the area.
Experiences, events and participation
Exhibitions, meetings, guided tours, workshops and cultural events animate the Foundation’s sites throughout the year, creating opportunities to learn, discover and participate.
Our aim is to foster an ongoing dialogue between heritage, the local community and visitors, making culture a driver of growth and development for the area.