Ancient Ruins of Sicily
Sicily's archaeological landscape preserves the remnants of Mediterranean civilizations, from 6th-century BC Greek colonies to 4th-century AD Roman estates. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, home to the remarkably intact Temple of Concordia, and the extensive ruins of Selinunte and Segesta. In Syracuse, the Neapolis Archaeological Park showcases one of the ancient world's largest theaters, while the Villa Romana del Casale displays one of the most complex collections of Roman mosaics in existence.
A Akragas
Ancient Greek archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring monumental stone sanctuaries and ruins from a prominent former polis. Founded around 581 BC, it flourished as a major center of economic and artistic prosperity during the golden age of Ancient Greece.
B Valley of the Temples
Vast archaeological park and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring exceptionally preserved Doric temples from the Hellenistic period. The site represents the ancient city of Akragas and is the largest archaeological park in Europe.
C Temple of Concordia
Exceptionally well-preserved ancient Greek temple built in the Doric order around 430 BC. The structure transitioned from a pagan place of worship to a Christian basilica during the 6th century.
D Selinunte
Selinunte was a rich and extensive ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia on the south-western coast of Sicily in Italy.
E Segesta
Segesta was one of the major cities of the Elymians, one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily.
F Doric Temple of Segesta
Segesta was one of the major cities of the Elymians, one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily.
G Greek Theatre
The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily…
H Roman Villa of Casale
The Villa Romana del Casale is a large and elaborate Roman villa or palace located about 3 km from the town of Piazza Armerina, Sicily.
I Area Monumentale della Neapolis
Extensive archaeological park in Syracuse containing the 5th-century BC Greek Theatre, a Roman Amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysius, a limestone cave known for its acoustic properties.
J Greek Theatre
A 3rd-century BC Hellenistic theater carved into the northern slope of Mount Barbaro. It features a semi-circular auditorium overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare and is still used for summer performances.
K Temple of Juno
Well-preserved fifth-century BC Greek temple ruins built in the Doric style. The structure features a rectangular platform with thirty-four columns and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
L Temple of Olympian Zeus
Largest Doric temple ever constructed, this ancient Greek archaeological site features the ruins of a massive structure built to commemorate a 5th-century BC military victory. The remains include a large stone platform, tumbled pillars, and significant sculptural elements known as telamons.
M Temple of Heracles
Archaic Doric temple ruins dating back to the late 6th century BC. The site features nine reconstructed columns on one of its lateral facades.
N Temple of Castor and Pollux
Doric temple ruins dating back to the mid-5th century BC. The site represents the remains of a significant ancient Greek city.
O Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily…
P Teatro Greco di Tindari
Late 4th-century BC Greek theater situated on a cliffside overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Modified during the Roman era for games, the site retains its original stone seating and scenic backdrop of the Aeolian Islands.
Q Necropolis of Pantalica
The Necropolis of Pantalica is a collection of cemeteries with rock-cut chamber tombs in southeast Sicily, Italy.
R Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments of Magna Graecia on Ortygia, in front of the Piazza Pancali in…
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