Selinunte was a rich and extensive ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia on the south-western coast of Sicily in Italy. It was situated between the valleys of the Cottone and Modione rivers. It now lies in the comune of Castelvetrano, between the frazioni of Triscina di Selinunte in the west and Marinella di Selinunte in the east.
The Temple of Hera at Selinunte (Temple E)
Plan of ancient Selinunte showing ancient coastline
Marinella di Selinunte and Temple E as seen from the acropolis of Selinunte.
Temple E as seen from its side
Sicily is the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy. It is one of the five Italian autonomous regions and is officially referred to as Regione Siciliana. The island has 4.8 million inhabitants. Its capital city is Palermo. It is named after the Sicels, who inhabited the eastern part of the island during the Iron Age. Sicily has a rich and unique culture in arts, music, literature, cuisine, and architecture.
The Monti Sicani in western Sicily
Mount Etna rising over suburbs of Catania
View of the Ciane river
Inner Sicily