Segesta

Welcome to Segesta, an ancient city perched amidst the rolling green hills of western Sicily. You are standing in one of the most enigmatic archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. …

As you begin your walk from the park entrance, the first destination is the great temple. A helpful tip for your navigation: when you enter, make sure to take the path to the right. …

You are now standing before one of the most remarkable structures from antiquity. The Temple of Segesta is a peripteral Doric temple with 36 massive columns. …

Step between the columns and enter the interior of the temple. Immediately, you will notice something strange: there are no internal walls, no foundation for a cult statue, and no evidence that a 'cella'—the inner sanctuary—was…

After exploring the temple, it is time to head to the upper city. You have two choices: a challenging hike up the steep path or a short ride on the park's shuttle bus. …

At the summit, you will find the magnificent Theater of Segesta. Built in the 3rd century BC and later modified by the Romans, it is one of the most stunning theaters of the ancient world. …

Just a short distance from the main archaeological site lie the natural hot springs of Segesta, known as the 'Polle del Crimiso'. According to legend, the river god Crimisus made these waters warm to comfort the nymph Egesta…

As you prepare to leave the Archaeological Park of Segesta, take one last look at the temple in the valley and the theater on the hill. This site is a powerful reminder of the ambition and fragility of human civilizations. …