Stock Photo: Balio Towers And Norman Castle In Erice, Sicily
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Erice, used to used to be one of the most extensive towns of Sicily, is situated at the top of the mountain, 751 meters above sea level. Balio is the name given to the site from long ago, was used as the residence of the Bajulo, of his court and his military escort. The Bajulo was the magistrate who locally represented the autority and power in the king`s name. The Norman castle was built by the Normans in 11th century, on the ruins of the ancient temple of Venus.
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