Selinunte
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Selinunte[1] (full name Marinella di Selinunte) is a village on the south coast of Sicily, Italy most famous for the neighbouring ruins of the Greek city of Selinus. [edit] Get inSeveral buses a day run from outside the railway station in Castelvetrano to Selinunte. However the timetables are 'not entirely reliable' so be prepared for a long wait. [edit] By trainFrom Castelvetrano, there are reasonably regular trains to Palermo, Mazara del Vallo, Marsala and Trapani. [edit] By busThere are frequent buses from Castelvetrano to Mazara del Vallo, Marsala and Trapani, and less frequently to Palermo, Sciacca, Eraclea Minoa and Agrigento. [edit] TicketsAdult price: 9 EUR (October 2010), which also permit entry into the remains at Segesta in the following 2 days. [edit] Get aroundAs all archeological parks it is a pedestrian area but there is an electric bus running up and down the park taking you from the Temples area to the Acropolis through the harbour. [edit][add listing] SeeThe Selnius complex is large and impressive, with excellent views over the coastline beyond. Near the entrance are three temples: one imposingly re-erected, one partially rebuilt and one a huge pile of stone columns and lintels. Further on is the Acropolis - the former city has some monumental protetcive walls, especially impressive is the North Gate. Inside are another four temples, again in varying states of repair. [edit][add listing] DoEnjoy the quiet beaches. [edit][add listing] Buy[edit][add listing] EatThere are a couple of good local bars in the village in front of the small harbour serving snacks year-round. A good place to relax. There are restaurants open during the high season, and probably the evening. [edit][add listing] Drink[edit][add listing] SleepCheck with the local tourist office that the hotels are open in Winter. [edit] Get out
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