Archaeological Site of Segesta

The Doric temple of the ancient city of Segesta, on a Greek model, was probably never completed. It sits picturesquely alone in the landscape above a small gorge. The effect was more impressive, but a lot of tourist infrastructure has been created in the meantime, which somewhat affects the overall impression.
The ancient Greek-style theater was built in the 1st century BC. and greatly rebuilt by the Romans. The location is enchanting: on the top of the hill, at the highest point of the former city of Segesta, overlooking the bay of Castellamare.
It can be reached by a nice path from the temple entrance or by paid shuttle bus..
Private cars must be parked about 1 km below, there is a shuttle bus, all of course for a fee.

Segesta is today one of the most important archaeological parks in Sicily. The founding date of the ancient city is not known, although the area dates back to the 11th century BC. it was inhabited. According to the Greek historian Thucydides, the city was founded by the Elimi, a people of Trojan origin who crossed the Mediterranean Sea towards Sicily.

The ruins of Segesta are located on the slopes of Monte Barbaro, about 305 meters above sea level. Steep slopes on several sides and a wall on the flatter side near the temple protected the city. In this position Segesta controlled the main roads between the coast and the hinterland, and the hill dominates the Gulf of Castellammare. There is also a line of sight to the other two Elymer centers, Eryx and Entella, allowing signals to be sent between these three cities.