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Segesta

segesta

Archaeological site near the Gulf of Castellammare, founded by the Elymians between the 12th and 11th centuries BC, and later inhabited by other colonisers of the island up until the Middle Ages.At this rugged site, you can admire the magnificent Doric Temple of Segesta, a true Greek style masterpiece.

Selinunte

selinunte

Ancient Greek city, which is regarded as the cradle of Sicilian Doric style, founded in the mid 7th century BC and subsequently destroyed by the Carthaginians in 409 BCThe Acropolis and the temples of the eastern hill are a must see.

Erice

erice

Medieval town perched on Mount Erice overhanging the sea, with a beautiful view of the Egadi Islands and Trapani.The old town is made up of streets full of charm and is dominated by the Castle of Venus which was built on an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the goddess of love.

Isole Egadi

aegadian islands

Located off the coast of Trapani, the Egadi archipelago comprises three islands:Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo.Favignana is the largest island of the Egadi with 33 km of coastline full of beautiful caves that can be visited by boat.Worth a visit is the medieval fortress of Santa Caterina, a place of detention for political prisoners at the time of the Bourbons.Levanzo, with its blue-green sea is famous for its Grotta del " Genovese"(Genovese Cave) with its documentation of rock civilization with graffiti and paintings dating back some fifteen thousand years ago.Marettimo is the only island to be rich in freshwater.On its mountain are the remains of an ancient temple and a Roman fortress.The legacy of the Arabs is particularly visible in the architecture of the houses.

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