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Selinunte


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 256 attractions in Sicily
Traveller Description: You will think you were transported to the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, when you gaze upon these well-preserved temple ruins.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Ancient ruins
Address: Sicily
Italy

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5 of 5 stars
tampa, Florida
23 Nov 2009

Spent a day with family and they took us to the ruins. Standing there you could almost imagine the ships coming in and the men walking up the shore to their homes. Selinunte takes real pride caring for the ruins so others may enjoy them. more

7 Sep 2009
4
people found this review helpful

The area is famous for olives and olive oil, both of which can be tasted at the Villa Sicilia, and also the ruins in Selinunte. This archaeological site contains five temples centered on an acropolis and Temple E is outstanding: you can actually walk through the temple and admire the views of the sea. There is a beautiful local beach... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Francisco
5 Aug 2007

We enjoyed our two nights in the Marina of Selinunte immensely. We stayed at the Hotel Admeto, which is a contemporary 4-star hotel. The rooms are contemporary and have nice terraces, and the balcony looks over the sea and is gorgeous. The service needs much improvement and the lobby needs to be warmer and more lively. Our time on the... more

18 May 2007
7
people found this review helpful

I've spent many summers in Selinunte, as my family comes from a town very close to there. The beach is clean and beautiful. My recommendation would be to have lunch at Baffo's, a long, leisurely lunch. Leonardo is a fantastic waiter, and all of the other staff are very helpful as well. The main street in Selinunte is a one... more

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2 of 5 stars
Palermo
9 Oct 2009

Unica bellezza.... il mare...e Poi? Nient'altro.......... more

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Sicily, Italy