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Selinunte Unmissables

Selinunte Archaeological Park on Sicily's southwest coast contains some of the most significant remains of Magna Graecia. This collection highlights the Eastern Hill's massive Doric structures, including the colossal Temple G and the reconstructed Temple E. It also covers the fortified Acropolis, which overlooks the Mediterranean with its grid-patterned streets and temple ruins, and the Sanctuary of Demeter Malophoros, a vital religious site located across the Modione river. These sites showcase 6th and 5th-century BC Greek architecture and urban planning.

Selinunte Unmissables — Map

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Selinunte

Selinunte was a rich and extensive ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia on the south-western coast of Sicily in Italy.

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Temple E

Temple E at Selinus in Sicily is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia of the Doric order.

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Tempio G

One of the largest temples in the ancient Greek world, this 6th-century BC structure was dedicated to Zeus. Although mostly in ruins, its massive scale is evidenced by the single reconstructed column known locally as 'Lu Fusu'.

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Temple D

Selinunte was an ancient Greek city on the south-western coast of Sicily in Italy.

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Temple F

Temple F at Selinus in Sicily is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia of the Doric order.

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Temple C

Temple C at Selinus, is a Greek temple in the Doric style. It was one of the most ancient of the temples at Selinus, having probably been…

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Acropoli

The fortified heart of the ancient city sits on a plateau overlooking the sea. It contains the remains of five Doric temples, residential blocks, and extensive defensive walls rebuilt during the 4th century BC.

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Temple of Demeter

A small megaron-style temple located within the Sanctuary of Demeter Malophoros, used for cult worship and ritual offerings to the goddess of agriculture.

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Sanctuary of Demeter Malophoros

An expansive 6th-century BC religious complex dedicated to Demeter, the 'pomegranate bearer.' The site includes a monumental propylon, a large sacrificial altar, and a sacred well used for ancient purification rites.

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Agora

Spanning approximately 33,000 square meters, this is one of the largest agoras of the ancient world. It served as the primary commercial and social hub, connecting the city's residential districts with its sacred areas.