Selinunte Italy – Gallery

Ancient Greek temple ruins with tall columns and large stones scattered in the foreground against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient Greek temple ruins with tall columns under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ruins of ancient columns against a clear blue sky, with the ocean in the background.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient Greek ruins featuring large stone columns, with visitors exploring the site against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Tourists are dominated by the impressive size of the Doric Columns of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient stone columns with visitors observing the landscape, overlooking the sea.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Tourists are dominated by the impressive size of the Doric Columns of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient Greek temple ruins featuring tall, weathered columns against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the east front of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ruins of ancient columns against a blue sea backdrop, with scattered rocks and a few visitors exploring the site.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient ruins of a temple surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
View of ancient Greek ruins featuring tall stone columns and a central structure, with people exploring the site under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Interior view towards the rear (West side) of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Goddess Hera. In the background are the adyton walls. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Greek Doric Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Close-up view of ancient stone wall featuring columns and architectural details against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Interior view of the adyton wall of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Goddess Hera. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Greek Doric Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
View of ancient stone columns and ruins, highlighting the structure's architectural features and surrounding landscape.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Interior view towards the front (East side) of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Goddess Hera. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Greek Doric Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Close-up view of ancient architectural ruins featuring detailed columns and a horizontal beam against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of a section of the Entablature (architraves and triglyphs) of the Greek Doric 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient Greek temple ruins with tall columns against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
Ancient ruins featuring scattered stone columns and remnants of structures under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the ruins of the 6th century BC Temple F. The Temple was either dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena or Aphrodite or Greek God Dionysus. Dating from 550 – 530 BC, the Temple was of Greek Doric order in the Pseudoperperipteral hexastyle and had screens placed between the external columns, possibly to keep out prying eyes to the mystery rituals taking place in the temple halls.
Ruins of an ancient temple with scaffolding, surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the fourteen re-erected columns (north colonnade) of the 6th century BC Greek Doric Temple C. The temple is presumed to be dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. Dating from 580 – 560 BC, the Peripteral Hexastyle Temple consisted of 6 by 17 columns and is the oldest Temple at the ancient city. The partial restoration of the temple was performed in 1925.
Remnants of ancient stone columns and ruins under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the flutted column ruins of the 6th century BC Temple F. The Temple was either dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena or Aphrodite or Greek God Dionysus. Dating from 550 – 530 BC, the Temple was of Greek Doric order in the Pseudoperperipteral hexastyle and had screens placed between the external columns, possibly to keep out prying eyes to the mystery rituals taking place in the temple halls..
A historic stone column stands among ruins and scattered rocks, with the ocean visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the colossal, tangled and earthquake devastated ruins of the 6th century BC Temple G. It was possibly dedicated to the Greek God Zeus or Apollo. Work started on the Octastyle Temple in 530 BC and still had not been completed by 409 BC when the city had been destroyed by the Carthaginians. However its gigantic proportioned colonnaded (17 columns long and 8 wide) had been erected before being abandoned. Measuring 50 x 110 metres and with columns rising 16 metres, the Temple is one of the largest Greek Temples ever built.
An ancient circular stone structure with a flat top, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of a gigantic sized capital, a fragment from the colossal, tangled and earthquake devastated ruins of the 6th century BC Temple G. It was possibly dedicated to the Greek God Zeus or Apollo. Work started on the Octastyle Temple in 530 BC and still had not been completed by 409 BC when the city had been destroyed by the Carthaginians. However its gigantic proportioned colonnaded (17 columns long and 8 wide) had been erected before being abandoned. Measuring 50 x 110 metres and with columns rising 16 metres, the Temple is one of the largest Greek Temples ever built.
Ruins of an ancient structure overlooking the sea, with scattered stones and greenery in the foreground.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the fourteen re-erected columns (north colonnade) of the 6th century BC Greek Doric Temple C. The temple is presumed to be dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. Dating from 580 – 560 BC, the Peripteral Hexastyle Temple consisted of 6 by 17 columns and is the oldest Temple at the ancient city. The partial restoration of the temple was performed in 1925.
An ancient archaeological site featuring ruins of stone structures under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the fourteen re-erected columns (north colonnade) of the 6th century BC Greek Doric Temple C. The temple is presumed to be dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. Dating from 580 – 560 BC, the Peripteral Hexastyle Temple consisted of 6 by 17 columns and is the oldest Temple at the ancient city. The partial restoration of the temple was performed in 1925.
Ancient ruins featuring large stone blocks and pillars, set against a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the South peristyle of the 6th century BC Greek Doric Temple D which was presumed to be dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena. Dating from 560 – 540 BC, the Peripteral hexastyle Temple consisted of 6 by 13 columns and is the second oldest Temple at the site.
Ancient stone ruins with scattered rocks and a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of a small square altar in front of the ruins of Temple A which dates from 480- 470 BC.
View of ancient ruins with palm trees and greenery overlooking a calm blue sea under a clear sky.
View of palm trees and the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea from the evocative ruins of the archeological site at Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.
A scenic beach view featuring golden sand, people enjoying the sun, and clear blue waters. There are umbrellas and beach activities, with a boat visible in the distance.
People relaxing and swimming on Marinella beach which is situated below the ancient Greek Temples of Selinunte on Sicilys west coast. Italy.
A stone pathway flanked by ancient ruins, leading towards a distant horizon under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View from the North Gate along the main North– South Street on the Acropolis.
Ruins of ancient stone walls along a coastal landscape, with a clear blue sky and sea in the background.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Acropolis defensive double wall which was continually being updated between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
Ancient stone wall remnants with a clear blue sky above, showcasing weathered blocks and an archaeological site atmosphere.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Acropolis defensive terraced wall which was continually being updated between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
Ruins of an ancient stone structure, featuring a large wall made of stacked stones with some rubble on the ground, under a clear blue sky.
Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the Acropolis defensive terraced wall which was continually being updated between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
Two large, rounded boulders on a dry, grassy landscape with sparse trees and a dirt path.
View of an abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical block at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which was to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
Ruins of ancient stone structures partially overgrown with greenery, set against a background of dry grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
View of an abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical block at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which was to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
A dirt path winding through dry grassland, flanked by green trees, with a large rock formation on the side.
View of abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical blocks at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which were to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
A large, rugged rock resting on dry ground surrounded by sparse vegetation.
Abandoned 5th century BC Column capital at the quarries of Cave de Cusa The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
Remains of ancient stone structures surrounded by dry grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
View of an abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical block at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which was to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.