Doric Temples of Segesta

Doric Temples of Segesta

An unfinished ancient temple and a hillside theater with sea views offer a blend of history and scenic beauty in northwestern Sicily.
Segesta’s Doric temple stands in open countryside in northwestern Sicily and is among the island’s most striking classical monuments. Built in the late 5th century BCE, it remains unfinished, which only adds to its particular character. Nearby, the ancient theatre occupies a hillside position with views towards the sea. The site as a whole combines archaeological interest with a notably graceful landscape setting.