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Abbey / Monastery, 1540s
Monastery of the Poor Clares
Former monastery in Erice, Sicily
At a glance
- Type
- Abbey / Monastery
- Period
- Renaissance, 1540s
- Founder
- Pietro Marazano
- Coordinates
- 38°02′16″ N, 12°35′15″ E
Timeline
- 1540sBuilt
- 1960sRestoration
People
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Getting there
PacecoTrain, nearest
6.1 km as the crow flies
Monastery of the Poor Clares
Port7.2 km
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi16.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Monastery of the Poor Clares?
Monastery of the Poor Clares is in Erice, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.03778, 12.58749.
How old is Monastery of the Poor Clares?
Wikidata dates it to 1540s.
What else is there to see near Monastery of the Poor Clares?
Nearby you’ll find: Cordici Museum (100 m away), Church of San Martino (100 m away), Church of San Giuliano (200 m away).
Sources and licences
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Streets of Erice, Sicilia, Italy , july 2023, KP477 — Krzysztof Popławski, CC BY 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences