Top 5 historical places to visit in Sicily Italy
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min read
Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Entrance Ticket & Pemcards
Take a stirring journey through the archaeological ruins at Agrigento with a skip-the-line entry to the Valley of the Temples. Immortalize your visit with Pemcards -- a digital photo that you can send as a real postcard to anywhere in the world.
Discover the immense artistic and archaeological heritage of Sicily as you explore the site which extends over approximately 1,300 hectares. Learn about a millenary history that began in the 6th-century BC with the foundation of the ancient Greek colony of Akragas.
See the terraced levels of the site that used to be a center of the public life of the ancient Greco-Romans and marvel at the aqueducts. Walkthrough the core of the archaeological site of Agrigento, passing magnificent temples such as the Temple to Zeus, Tempio della Concordia, and Tempio di Eracle.
Lastly, admire the gymnasium, an ancient location for athletic, educational, and recreational activities.
Taormina: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Ancient Theater
Pre-book your entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina and enjoy the added perk of skip-the-line entry privileges. Take a stirring journey through the archaeological ruins and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.
After the one of Syracusa, the Ancient Theater of Taormina is the largest building for shows in the Italian Peninsula. The archaeological site offers the opportunity to step back into the past as well as enjoy the views of the surrounding landscapes.
The Greek building, built in a dominant position, dates back, by layout, to the III-II century B.C., but the monument you can admire today appears in the forms acquired in the roman imperial age under the emperor Trajan or Hadrian.
It becomes an amphitheater under the emperor Caracalla and, in the same period, the orchestra was converted into an arena to host gladiator fights. After centuries of neglect, in 1465, part of the monument was used as a palace of residence of the Zumbo family.
Selinunte: Archeological Park Entry Ticket and Pemcards
Pre-book your entry ticket for the Selinunte Archeological Park and skip the ticket lines. Discover the immense artistic and archaeological heritage of Sicily at the largest archaeological area in Europe with over 2,500 years of history. Capture your visit with a digital photo postcard.
Founded by the colonists of Megara Hyblea, Selinunte takes its name from Selinon, the wild parsley. The archaeological site features sanctuaries, the necropolis, the caves of Cusa, seven temples, and more.
Some of the sites are still in good condition, offering an opportunity to see examples of architecture built according to a strict Doric order, the oldest Greek architectural style.
After your visit, send your friends or family a Pemcard (included), a digital photo that you can send just like a real postcard to anywhere in the world.
Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour
Get to know Palermo's famous opera house on this 30 minute guided tour. Explore the stunning auditorium and other rooms of the third largest opera house in Europe.
Start your tour in the foyer. Admire the sculptures and bronze-decorated candelabra in this opulent place.
Next, move to the auditorium and enjoy the golden stuccoes, wooden decorations, and features in velvet and glass. Visit the stage and see what happens to enable the staging of an opera.
Admire the gorgeous royal box, as well as other areas like the Coat of Arms and Pompeian Rooms. Learn fascinating facts about the opera house, and enjoy breathtaking views of Palermo from the building's top.
Segesta: Archeological Park Entry Ticket and Pemcards
Journey through the archaeological ruins at Segesta with skip-the-line entry to the Archeological Park. Discover the immense artistic and archaeological heritage of Sicily as you explore the region's most important Elymian city.
Start from the Doric Temple and make your way through the valley, passing by several fortifications along the way, including a 15th-century church, medieval fort, castle, mosque, and the perfectly-preserved theater.
You will also learn about the site's disputed origins and true age. Finish your visit with a panoramic view of Sicily from the slopes of Mount Barbaro.
Immortalize your visit and make your friends or family green with envy by sending them a Pemcard, a digital photo that you can send as a real postcard to anywhere in the world.
Comments