Selinunte Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Sicily
About Selinunte
Selinunte was founded around 700 BC by colonists from the Greek city Megara (an independent city-state 35 km fromAthens). Around 580 BC a conflict broke out with the native Elymians fromSegesta. To obtain support the Greeks of Selinunte entered into a covenant withCarthageand later withSyracuse. Even in times of peace a smoldering conflict remained with Segesta. In 415 BC Segesta persuadedAtheniansto send an expedition, however this did not result into a clash with Selinunte. In 409 BC expelled Carthaginians landed fromMotyaatMarsalaand warred against Selinunte. They took over the city after a ten-day siege. The displaced residents returned after the demolition of the city walls and entered into a covenant with the Carthaginians. As an ally of the Carthaginians the city regained power and
Top Attractions in Selinunte
Explore the best things to see and do in Selinunte:
- ★Megaron
- ★Necropolis
- ★Sanctuary of Demeter Malophoros
- ★Source of Gaggera / Antiquarium
- ★Temenos of Zeus Meilichios
- ★Temple A
- ★Temple B
- ★Temple C
Where to Eat in Selinunte
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fontana Natale
- 🍴Olimpo S.A.S. Di Maggio Benito & C
- 🍴Ristorante Giulio Cesare Di Cavarretta Emanuela
Where to Stay in Selinunte
- 🏨Camping Il Maggiolino
- 🏨Hotel Garzia
- 🏨L'Oasi di Selinunte Hotel
- 🏨Triscinamare
Selinunte Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: