where time is suspended.
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Western Outpost
Greek culture in Sicily
According to Thucydides, Selinunte was founded in the mid-seventh century B.C.. by Greek colonists from Megara Iblea. The city, fighting against Segesta, It was besieged for nine days by an army of 100.000 Carthaginians and, according to Diodorus, It was completely destroyed. its 25.000 inhabitants 16.000 they died and 5.000 They were taken prisoner. Selinunte was later rebuilt by settlers Greeks and Punic. In 250 a.c. Roma, after winning the first Punic War, He destroyed a second time the city, that he would never recover. The ruins of the city are located on the territory of the town of Castelvetrano, in the southern part of the province of Trapani in an archaeological park of the size ca. 40 ha.
The archaeological park of Selinunte is now considered the largest and most imposing of Europe: It extends 1740 square kilometers and includes numerous temples, shrines and altars. The sculptures found during excavations of Selinunte are mainly located in the National Archaeological Museum in Palermo. An exception is the most famous work, the Ephebe of Selinunte, which it is now on display at the Municipal Museum of Castelvetrano.
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Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
In Agrigento is another of the landmarks of Sicily. One of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the world, which it seems to be catapulted back in time and space, to the ancient Athens. In the Valley of the Temples walking between perfectly preserved Greek temples that arise between olive and almond trees.
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Marsala: City History,
Wine and sea.
Marsala a city of great charm and when you look at it from above, coming up with a plane, and when it is reached by sea or by land. The Punic ship, the archaeological park with its precious finds, the historic landing of Garibaldi and his Thousand, the historic center, nice and cozy, with its monuments, the churches, museums tell the story of a city with a glorious past and prestigious. Marsala is also the wine town. Historical sites and new companies have produced and produce, with passion and skill, white wines, red and magnificent liqueur, as the noble wine Doc Marsala, known around the world. Seaside town, Marsala. With the pristine nature of Laguna Stagnone and the islands of Mozia, Scola, Santa Maria and Long, with its white sandy beaches and fine, the clear and transparent sea, where you soak it is a unique and unrepeatable feeling. And where you can enjoy boat sailing in the waves of the Mediterranean or live breathtaking emotions on boards surf o con i Kite. Marsala is a city of culture and traditions, full of events to be enjoyed all year through historical and archaeological tours, art tours, concerts, exhibitions and events, but it is also city of taste and food with its flavors and its typical food, fruit of the best local tradition.
The Cantine Florio
Overlooking the sea of Marsala, Cantine Florio enchant guests from around the world with their beauty that exists between the historic aisles, where they rest in silence Florio wines. Made of tufa stone by Vincenzo Florio in 1833 Cantine Florio greet visitors in unique environments, which mixes history, architecture and design for a trip to a unique and unexpected world that surprises even wine tourists more prepared. A new approach to the spaces of the cellar which is no longer just the place where products are unique wines. Striking bottaie, They are waiting for you to live exciting and unexpected experience.
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The tip of Sicily,
a beautiful and livable cities.
Trapani, city located in the ends of western Sicily, It offers various possibilities to tourists: great, culture, tranquility, nature. The coasts of the province are almost totally bathing: It passes by the beautiful beach of San Vito Lo Capo, drug glimpses of the Egadi islands and of Zingaro. Culturally offers various possibilities: from historical and scientific Erice, the archaeological parks of Segesta and Selinunte, the stunning Baroque Trapani, Marsala and Mazara del Vallo. Bosco Scorace, Big Mountain, Zingaro, Marettimo, Monte Inici feature charismatic nature tours for fans of the genre. And for those who want to simply rest, Trapani can do: the city is not chaotic, the campaign is at hand, and several places where you can go to the beach without the crowds of the beach are very close to the city
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Erice
Erice, elimo ancient Punic city, situ 751 m in height on the mountain that bears the same name, embellished by a triangular plateau that descends to the sea terrace. Defended by ramparts and walls, the city is full of narrow cobbled streets and narrow passageways. the box, in stone, and they have pretty manicured courtyards, to conserve, from the view of passers, total family intimacy. In ancient times, Erice was well known for its temple where the Phoenicians worshiped Astarte, the Greeks Aphrodite and the Romans Venus. Mount Eryx was a reference point for navigators of which Venus soon became the protector. The night, a large fire burning in the sacred area served as lighthouse. The Venus Ericina became so famous that it was a temple dedicated to Rome and his cult spread throughout the Mediterranean. On sunny days you can enjoy breathtaking views, north-east you can even see the island of Ustica, east instead the view is the wonderful Egadi. In winter when the fog envelops the top of the medieval atmosphere salt in a chair. The fresh air, beautiful pine forests, the tranquility that prevails there and handicrafts make it one of the favorite destinations for tourists. We highlight the Castle of Venus with its garden (The balio) where you will enjoy breathtaking views. The museum Cordici, and the Mother Church. Erice science city with its cultural center "Ettore Majorana Institute". Typical Products Erice : The Genovese Erice and cookies with almond. Famous ceramics and textiles (rugs) ericini,
Other sites in the area iinteressanti
Lo Zingaro and the Egadi:
Marettimo, Levanzo
Favignana
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An oasis of relaxation and beautiful nature
To the west of Sicily, It is the archipelago of the Egadi, with the islands of Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo and the Zingaro Nature Reserve between Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo, natural oasis immersed in the typical Mediterranean environment, its emerald sea, and the few houses transformed into small museums that tell the history and the ancient rituals of these places. Marettimo is the farthest island from the coast with about 20 km of coastline characterized by coves, rocks overlooking the sea and beautiful caves. Levanzo, the smallest of the islands and the closest to the coast, a treasure trove for lovers of prehistory, with its graffiti carvings and prehistoric paintings dating back to the Neolithic. Favignana with its tuna fishery, the high cliffs and the famous coves.
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Segesta:
the city elim Sicily.
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The ancient Segesta It sets in a beautiful location, among rolling hills from red-brown color, contrasting with the various shades of green landscapes. According to historian Thucydides who founded it were the My hand, ancient people who inhabited the western Sicily, which he said, They descended from refugees who survived the Trojan War, joints in these places led by the legendary Enea.
Before joining Lazio in Rome and found it, the Trojan prince left here a large colony of his countrymen, including the old father Anchise. Segesta It would in fact was founded by These (who was also the first king), son of the noble Trojan egesta and the river god Crimiso.
Various excavations have recently unearthed a veritable citadel, plenty of public and private buildings, that was one of the most Hellenized Mediterranean.
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If there is anything you would like our guests, during their holidays, you relax and rest away from life everyday and chaos. For this reason, the hotel offers spacious and well-appointed rooms equipped with every comfort: 80 rooms, all with a veranda overlooking the pool and olive grove. Whatever your lifestyle you will find the perfect accommodation for your vacation.