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Archaeological site, Erice (TP)
38°02′32″ N, 12°35′25″ E
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Archaeological site, 1st century BC
Sanctuary of Demeter
Thesmophorion in Erice, Sicily
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Period
- Antiquity, 1st century BC
- Coordinates
- 38°02′32″ N, 12°35′25″ E
Timeline
- 1st century BCBuilt
- 2002Archaeological excavation
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Getting there
PacecoTrain, nearest
6.6 km as the crow flies
Sanctuary of Demeter
Port7.6 km
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi16.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Erice26,089 inhabitants, 751 m above sea level. 33 historic places in the town.Photob.roveran, CC BY 2.033 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sanctuary of Demeter?
Sanctuary of Demeter is in Erice, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.04212, 12.59029.
How old is Sanctuary of Demeter?
Wikidata dates it to the 1st century BC.
What else is there to see near Sanctuary of Demeter?
Nearby you’ll find: Eryx (300 m away), San Giovanni Battista, Erice (500 m away), Cordici Museum (500 m away).
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