Selinunte – ancient Greek archaeological site in Sicily, Italy

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Selinunte is one of the most spectacular ancient Greek archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, yet it remains far quieter than the crowded ruins of Athens or Pompeii. Located on the southwest coast of Sicily, this vast city was founded in the seventh century BC by Greek colonists and grew into a powerful trading centre before […]

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Agrigento – the richest group of well-preserved Greek temples in the world | Sicily, Italy

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The Valley of the Temples at Agrigento is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the richest and best-preserved group of ancient Greek temples outside Greece, standing in golden sandstone splendour on a ridge overlooking the Mediterranean in southern Sicily. A UNESCO World heritage site and the crown jewel of Magna Graecia, […]

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