Selinunte was one of the most important of the Greek colonies in Sicily, situated on the southwest coast of that island, at the mouth of the small river of the same name, and 6.5 km west of the Hypsas river (the modern Belice).

The ruins of the Ancient Greek town of Selinunte is one of the most important and impressive Classical sites in Sicily. It is the largest archeological park in Europe.

The majestic ruins of Selinunte, the westernmost of the ancient Greek colonies, are found on the southern coast of Sicily to the south-east of Marsala. The city of Selinos as it was called by the Greeks was once one of the richest and most influential in the world and its ruins are one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily.

This is Selinunte! In ancient times, rich and populous, today it's included in the largest archaeological park in Europe (take a look at our tour) that covers 270 hectares, with the acropolis, the necropolis and the three hills.

Selinunte has a remarkable archaeological heritage, characterised by an impressive architecture sacred, public and private. The recent discovery of the artisanal district with its numerous kilns further enriches the dense picture of the archaeological record.

Selinunte is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular sites of the ancient world. It stands on a plateau by the sea and takes its name from the selinon, the wild parsley that is very prevalent in the area and an emblem of the city, so much so that it was also reproduced on the coins.

Mar 28, 2025 · Would you believe that Sicily is home to some of the most impressive and well-preserved Greek ruins outside of Greece? Let me answer that question for you with this guide to visiting Selinunte Archaeological Park!

Selinunte is now one of the most important ancient historical sites in Sicily, perhaps Italy. There are two main parts to the site, the Acropolis and the East Hill.

Dec 6, 2023 · Selinunte is the largest archaeological area in Sicily as well as all of Europe, covering 270 hectares of land (around 670 acres). It’s located in southwest Sicily between two …

Selinunte (full name Marinella di Selinunte) is a district of the village Castelvetrano on the south coast of Sicily, Italy. It is most famous for the neighbouring ruins of the Greek city of Selinus in the archaeological park Selinunte (italian: Parco archeologico Selinunte). This park is a main tourist attraction in this region.