Site of Selunte

The Archeological Site of Selinunte

Looking towards Tunisia across the blue sea and fields of wild flowers, the site of Selinunte is awe-inspiring. In view of the countless heaps of ruins, many, in the past, have thought it not worth a visit. Yet thanks to the serious excavation and reconstruction works carried out in the 20^th century, Selinunte now delights its visitors. The site boasts Sicily’s second largest temple in Doric style, and is carpeted with wild flowers in the Spring.

: view of the temples on East Hill

: inside view of the reconstructed temple E

: looking at the African-like landscape and sea from temple E

: Explaining the columnar arrangement at temple E

: a heap of broken columns at temple G

Itinerary (3-4h):

– Meet your docent at the main entrance of the archeological site.

– The visit begins with the guided visit of a group of temples named F,E and G ( every temple on the site is designated by a letter of the alphabet, there being no concensus over their dedications) whose dates range from the 6th to the 4th centuries B.C.E. Temple G, probably dedicated to Apollo, is one of the largest Greek temples in the mediterranean world. If little but heaps of ruins remain at temple G, temple E has been reconstructed, and all of its columns are standing.
–The visit continues with a beautiful walk on the Strada dei Templi, leading up to the acropolis.

–Guided visit of the acropolis temples C and D, probably dedicated to Heracles and Aphrodite, respectively. Walk through the inhabited area and the complex system of defense including walls, towers and ditches.

Rates:*

Number of participants	Prices per participant in euros
5-10	40.00
4	50.00
3	70.00
2	90.00
1	175.00

* The above rates do not include the transport to and from the archeological site and the entrance fees (€ 6.00)

Contact us to book your private group tour in Selinunte. We will let you know about our availabilities and answer any questions you may have.