Mathematical Aspects in Non Equilibrium Systems

From Micro to Macro

Erice, October 30th - November 4th, 2024

Getting to Erice

Flying to Erice
Erice is served by the airports of Palermo and Trapani. You can move to Erice with the bus companies FlixBus (https://www.flixbus.it) and Segesta Autolinee (https://www.segesta.it) from Palermo airport, and Azienda Siciliana Trasporti (http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it) from Trapani airport.

Trapani-Erice Cableway
You can move from Trapani to Erice by cableway. It is the best mean to reach the summit of Erice mountain. It is comfortable and fast and it covers the way in just 10 minutes with a beautiful panoramic view of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. The cableway timetables are available at https://www.funiviaerice.it

Driving to Erice
Driving to Erice from the main Italian cities (Rome, Milan or Naples which is connected to other European cities) can be a long trip. It can be a chance to tour Italy and Sicily, but it needs careful planning. Distances (driving the Autostrade network) are


Parking in Erice
Cars are not allowed to enter the historical centre. You therefore must find a parking space outside the ancient walls of Erice. Paying at the cash machine could be expensive. However, at the parking lot located at “Porta Trapani” you can buy a 7 day permit (12€/week, 1 week minimum) but you must have a document certifying that during the given period you are attending a Workshop at the Ettore Majorana Centre. If needed the organizers will provide you with such a document. Also a photocopy of the vehicle certificate is required.

Getting to Erice by Train
You must take a train to Trapani. Erice is situated on the moutain overlooking Trapani. From Trapani take a taxi or a bus to Erice. Confirm the price before taking the taxi. You can view the train schedule at https://www.trenitalia.com (set "Trapani" as your destination).