ERICE, located in the province of Trapani, offers some of the most spectacular views I have seen in Sicily. It is said that on a clear day ( weather can change from minute to minute at this height of 2,400 plus feet above sea level) one can see the northern coast of Africa. Below, the entire city of Trapani dazzles the imagination while looking to the west are the Egadi islands of Levanzo, Marittimo and Favignana. From either of the two castles, the view is rather humbling. Walking the narrow cobblestone streets, one finds many restaurants, shops and in particular, Maria Grammatico's pastry shop celebrated in Mary Simeti's book, BITTER ALMONDS". To wander the streets in Erice is to step back to the time of its mythical founding. To me, ERICE inspired Shangri La!
ERICE, located in the province of Trapani, offers some of the most spectacular views I have seen in Sicily. It is said that on a clear day ( weather can change from minute to minute at this height of 2,400 plus feet above sea level) one can see the northern coast of Africa. Below, the entire city of Trapani dazzles the imagination while looking to the west are the Egadi islands of Levanzo, Marittimo and Favignana. From either of the two castles, the view is rather humbling. Walking the narrow cobblestone streets, one finds many restaurants, shops and in particular, Maria Grammatico's pastry shop celebrated in Mary Simeti's book, BITTER ALMONDS". To wander the streets in Erice is to step back to the time of its mythical founding. To me, ERICE inspired Shangri La!
I have never been to Erice... but you have now inspired me to do so! The photographs are beautiful :-) Grazie
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