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Quartiere Spagnolo

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

Historical museum on the site of a 17th-century fort during Spanish rule, with valley views. People often mention Erice, Spanish, view,


Address

Via Piscina Apollinis, 91016 Erice TP, Italy

Contact

+39 329 782 3035

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (192 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Erice (7) Spanish (6) view (6)
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  • 5/5 Angelica F. 2 years ago on Google
    The Spanish Quarter is an ancient fortress of Erice from the first half of the 17th century that was built to house a garrison of Spanish soldiers. Historical museum on the site of a 17th-century fort during Spanish rule, with valley views. On a rocky spur, it is possible to admire the Spanish quarter; robust construction dating back to the seventeenth century, which was used to house a garrison of Spanish soldiers. In recent years the premises have hosted two exhibitions: "Arts and Crafts of yesteryear" where it is possible to observe tools of peasant life and, in 2015 in another wing a multimedia exhibition of Trapani marine activities "Erice, terra di mare" was inaugurated. .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ondřej N. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous view. Must see, highly reccommend etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vladimir B. 3 years ago on Google
    An excellent view point. Stunning views of the Erice, Trapani and sea. Interesting historical buildings.

  • 3/5 Ferdinand C. 4 years ago on Google
    The views are incredible and worth the walk but the building is not worth paying to go inside.

  • 5/5 Antoine Valery M. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with a wonderful view. If you like trail running, you'll be delighted !

  • 4/5 Mr Z. 5 years ago on Google
    Beutiful but diabolic wind and all close before April Landscape views unbelievable

  • 4/5 Michele S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing view

  • 5/5 Catarina D. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing views

  • 5/5 Francesco N. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Structure of historical and architectural interest located north of the summit from which you can enjoy a wonderful breathtaking view. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia on the Web: "On a wide rocky esplanade, which overlooks the Tonnara di Bonagia and Monte Cofano [2], stands the Spanish Quarter, built towards the first half of the seventeenth century, a period in which it was mandatory to lay down (from 1424 to 1630), that is the obligation to offer food and lodging to the soldiers of the garrison placed in garrison, the Spaniards. The inhabitants of Erice, however, did not want the Spaniards to stay too close to them, so they decided to self-tax and build a barracks a little further from the inhabited center, which is why its position is a little more decentralized. The works were interrupted but soon and the soldiers found refuge in the castle. The structure was abandoned for centuries, and only towards the end of the nineteenth century the Count Agostino Pepoli proposed to the municipal administration to restore the entire building at his own expense and to keep in it the archaeological finds he found to which he would add the works of art, paintings, statues and precious jewels, majolica, plas tiche, coins from the family patrimony. His proposal was rejected and Pepoli decided to devote himself to other projects in the Trapani area. The construction saw restoration work only around 2005 ". (Original) Struttura d'interesse storico-architettonico sita a nord della vetta da cui si gode un meraviglioso panorama mozzafiato. Da Wikipedia l'enciclopedia libera nel Web: "Su un'ampia spianata rocciosa, che dà sulla Tonnara di Bonagia e su Monte Cofano[2], si erge il Quartiere spagnolo, costruito verso la prima metà del XVII secolo, periodo in cui vigeva l'obbligo di posata (dal 1424 al 1630), ovvero l'obbligo di offrire vitto e alloggio ai soldati della guarnigione posta a presidio, gli spagnoli. Gli abitanti di Erice però non volevano che gli spagnoli stessero troppo vicino a loro, decisero così di autotassarsi e costruire una caserma un po' più lontana dal centro abitato, ecco perché la sua posizione è un po' più decentrata. I lavori furono interrotti però ben presto e i soldati trovarono rifugio nel castello. La struttura rimase abbandonata per secoli, e solo verso la fine dell'Ottocento il Conte Agostino Pepoli propose all'amministrazione comunale di restaurare tutto l'edificio a proprie spese e di custodire in esso i reperti archeologici da lui rinvenuti ai quali avrebbe aggiunto le opere d'arte, quadri, statue e preziosi gioielli, maioliche, plastiche, monete dal patrimonio di famiglia. La sua proposta fu scartata e il Pepoli decise di dedicarsi ad altri progetti nel territorio di Trapani. La costruzione vide i lavori di restauro solamente intorno nel 2005".

  • 1/5 Giorgio B. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beyond the undoubtedly enviable panorama, I unfortunately found the structure as well as other monuments here in Erice closed. Tuesday 5th April 2022 (Original) Al di là del panorama senz'altro invidiabile, la struttura così come altri monumenti qui ad Erice l'ho trovata purtroppo chiusa. Martedì 5 aprile 2022

  • 5/5 Harald D. 1 year ago on Google
    The view there to the Monte Cofano is amazing


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