parco archeologico di selinunte

suzyquzyq

Very beautiful, but go early in the morning.Flowers everywhere. Not so big as Agrigento, but way less people so your experience is much better. Take the golf-wagon to the other part of the excavations. Worth it.

hiddenl

The best biggest and most interesting site to visit with a guide by electrical cars because it s huge!Interesting history! And a variety of souvenirs in the shop!

janes501

Selinunte has a sad history of war and destruction but today it boasts the most fabulous ruins/reconstructions of temples. You can travel around in a little train to all the sights and access to the ruins is allowed. Fabulous photo ops. Go!

BJH-CA

Great history magic site - big area to cover - the toppled ruins near the ocean are just enormous 600BC History buffs do it and Agrigento to understand what these ancients could do - greatThen go for a surf at Marinella Beach sand beach and so refreshing on a hot day - small right hand break at the cliffs when we were theregreat beach front restaurant too

AndreaGambadoro

This park is really AMAZING! It looks like you are being catapulted back in time. It is less turistic than the Valley Temple, but there is the chance to see the ruins of the city, fortification and temples and the chance to walk through the ruins, really an experience to do!

TIMV939

It amazed us throughout Sicily that at most historic sites with an entrance fee no map was provided. We had to wander around the large area with only a few maps here and there, none of which told you where you were. Otherwise, well-preserved ancient site, very interesting for a bucolic stroll.

VCB_10

Quite an impressive place, not only for the historical aspect but also in terms of the setting. Having visited Himera on the north coast, and other such sites inc Agrigento and Segesta, this brought much of it together. €6 per person is a very reasonable charge - how much say Stonehenge! - and personally think touring on foot gives you the best perspective and appreciation. It is disappointing that at present the two main temples are under, or partly under scaffold but I guess works have to be done. Nice shaded picnic area between temples E, F & G and the Acropolis. There was one man selling granita near the Acropolis, otherwise nearest refreshments are just outside the main gates. You can go down to Marinella di Selinute where a number of bars, ristorantes, and gelatti bar on the sea front. Allow at least 3 hours, take water and head covering, and have a really lovely time amid early history and wonderful scenery. Plenty of free parking.

Macman1940

Selinute is a large site with two zones of temples. The Acropolis holds the remains of five temples and the other area has the remains of three temples. One temple stands nearly complete, another with only one row of columns, yet another with only the giant base of the columns giving some notion of the enormity of the building. Agrigento is the better site but if you are coming this way, Selinute is certainly worth a few hours.

896mattt

The biggest fallen temple I've seen, with columns 11-12 feet in diameter. Unlike most Greek temples, the site hasn't been used as a quarry so most of the stones are still there. The city runs aren't quite Pompeii but there's streets and doorways and ancient fortifications. You must take the electric buggy ride unless you really want a hike.

jamesg339

This is an interesting park where you can get up close to everything. The adminstration is still doing a lot of development and consequently nothing is out of bounds. You are free to explore up and personal to 90% of the site which is significant in its scope and historical importance to early greek colonization. I would not hesitate to recommend this as nothing less than fantastic - €6/per person is a bargain!

francophilestwo

This park provides the opportunity to wander amongst the ruins and remains of the temples. What an experience!

travellor022

Temples, streets, shops - and vast areas still not excavated. Spend some hours here if you are at all interested in the classical architecture and city planning.

mizzelle

One of the best days of our trip! The contrast between standing temples and broken down remains was intriguing. You can imagine what the area would have been when populated.

Balielvis

Easy to access area, but it is a site spread over a wide area. Electric carts will ferry you for a fee. Could do with a local museum.

IanMinshall

Great site next to the sea, you realise how big the acropolis is and is hardly fully excavated. Needs more signage/information in english or an audioguide with a waymarked walk