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Its ancient fortifications are often overlooked by tourists visiting the mountaintop Sicilian town.
Some people visit Erice by taking the newly reinstated cable car system from Trapani to see its magnificent collection of Saracen, Norman, and medieval buildings. However, those who hurry into the heart of the town may miss some of its most important archaeological treasures. Head to the north of the city, and you will find walls that have been standing since 800 BC. The limestone barriers are largely the work of the Phoenicians, who founded the city more than 2,500 years ago.
