tempio di segesta (tempio influenza greca)

Loved it!! We rented a car in Palermo and drove to Segesta. What a beautiful area!! The signs were all very good and led us right to the Temple. You first buy a ticket, then walk over to the Temple. There are some steps to get to it, so have good walking shoes. What a view from up there, over looking beautiful farm land, and the sea off in the distance. Then walk back down to where you bought the ticket and follow the road to the amphitheater. It is a very long walk, so you might want to catch a ride on the bus that leaves every 30 minutes for only 1.50 per person. It is worth it!! Very cool! And another beautiful view. And on your way back down, don't forget to get pictures of the temple off in the distance. And they have a great little gift shop with coffee and snacks, great to take back on the road. Very clean bathroom facilities. The cost was only 6.00 euros each. Definitely worth it! Enjoy!

Went during off-peak season which allowed us free reign of the archeological sight. We made our own way to the sight. No direct bus from Palermo (due to off-season) so we got there via Trenitalia (train from Palermo centrale to Piraineto station, then from there, bus to Segesta tempio - approx 2hrs commute costing €7 each way). The unfinished temple is a short walk from the ticket booth (€6 entry) & sits majestically on a hill. To get to the theatre we caught a bus costing €1.50. The amphitheater is small but well preserved & overlooks the beautiful Sicilian mountains. We decided to walk down the hill so we could enjoy the view. Definitely something to see in Sicily.

What an amazing place just to stand, stare and marvel. You marvel at the temple and marvel at the town remains and wonderfully located amphitheatre at the top of the hill. If you're that way inclined, try singing up there, the accoustics are magnificent and transport you back thousands of years.

This site has a temple and theater in good condition and excavations of the ancient city. Interesting history. If this was your first stop you'd be impressed. If you've just visited Pompeii, it pales in comparison.

Just off of the main highway between Palermo and Trapani is one of the many surviving and remarkably enact ruins from the 5th century BC. Best known for the beautiful temple, there is much more, including a nice theatre whose attendees were treated to both entertainment and a fabulous view of the Mediterranean Sea. Other ruins abound and others have yet to be uncovered. Cost of a ticket is only 6 Euros and a bus ride up to the theatre adds 1.5 Euros. Snacks, drinks, and souvenirs are available. Unfortunately, access to the temple is limited to a 10 minute climb that makes no allowance for disabled tourists..

The temple is a ever nice clean site. But the view from the theater is the wow factor! On a clear day the view goes for ever love it! Pay €1.50 to take the bus.Its long up that hill walk!

The Temple of Segesta is an amazingly complete example of a Doric temple built towards the end of the 5th century BC. The temple was never finished but the sheer size of the columns and cornice are amazing. Construction was stopped because of war and surrender to the Carthaginians, never to be resumed.

Both the Temple and the Theatre are very well preserved, the Temple is close to the entrance of the site, whereas the Theatre is a bit of a climb ... During warmer weather, since there is no shade, it could be prudent to rather take the bus from the base of the complex, up to the theatre, rather than walk. It is not a short walk, and no places to take a break in the shade. The view from the Theatre area towards the surrounding hills is breathtaking. A nice view is also offered in the area of the Temple. The place is very quiet ... it has a very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Lovely place with breath taking views of the surrounding countryside, its an amazing place to visit.

We visited Segesta in October. The temple is so well preserved, it's hard to imagine it was built in the 400's BC. The views are breathtaking. We drove to the site and took the bus up the mountain. It was a bit tough for my 85 year old mother-in-law, but she was a trooper. There are restrooms, a restaurant and souvenirs on the premises. Make sure you go on a clear day, so you can see for miles.

we drove out our very first day in sicily from cefalu. the drive along the coast was gorgeous and we had spectacular sunshine. the ancient site is so peaceful and beautiful. not crowded- we almost had it all to ourselves . we took the bus up to the teatro and walked back down and to the temple. don't miss it.

By the time we climbed the hill I had forgotten the Teatro was up there among the ruins. When I saw it it was worth the climb. That and the view back to the incredible Temple, also a must visit.

I'd been to Sicily many times but never been able to get to Segesta. (Difficult without a car or bus.) Thanks to Prestige Holidays, I made it this time. The temple is set in the midst of rolling hills, beautifully presented in the simplest way possible. Even better is the Greek theatre, high above the temple (there is a shuttle bus). Breathtaking views over the island. The theatre itself is simple but impressive. And the whole site is blessedly free of the tourist tat which spoils Taormina for me. Definitely memorable, Segesta should not be missed.

The Temple of Segesta is set on a small hill bordering a canyon and just the site is a pleasure to discover.The golden tone of the huge stones of the temple make it stand out and the sheer size of the building only strikes you when you approach.The Temple is being repaired and you cannot go inside it.There was a sign indicating that the site of the Theater is also closed but I did not take the shuttle bus to go there.

If you are looking for a beautiful hike, you must go to the ruins in Segesta! It is an uphill climb, my fitbit read 53 floors, but on a paved road it is very easy and extremely rewarding! I won't tell you what you will see when you get to the top as it was a wonderful surprise! The views on the climb up were so spectacular - impossible to capture in a photograph. I hope you get to make it here!!