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Segesta Description
Province: Trapani

Local authority: Calatafimi

Altitude: 304m/998ft.

Events

Alternating with Syracuse, classical theatrical productions are put on every two years in July and August.

Location

In a lonely spot in the hills lie the as yet unexcavated ruins of the ancient town with its uncompleted temple and theater.

History

After Eryx and Entelia Segesta, the Greek Egesta, was the third most important Elymian town in western Sicily. According to ancient legend it was founded by Aeneas who had fled from Troy. His son Ascanius is said to have founded Alba Longa (Castel Gandolfo), southeast of Rome, and from Alba Longa - many generations later - Romulus and Remus, who were descended from
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological exhibit, museum;  Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical;  Archeological site or ruin;  Theatrical hall or company
Parking
Free
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Train: Segesta station on the Palermo-Alcamo-Trapani line.
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