Originally, during the period of Greek domination, the phenomenon of the formation of warm waters was linked to mythological facts, according to which the warm waters of the river were released by the will of the deities. Regarding the location of the baths, the ancient sources speak of the Crimiso, a river mentioned in the ancient literary sources in the…
The origins of the city’s name derive from the mythological character Erix, son of Aphrodite and Bute. Return to the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Since 1963 it has been called Ettore Majorana Center for Scientific Culture, to draw the attention of the most qualified scholars of the world for the scientific treatment of problems that cover…
Founded by the Elimi family and located in the northwestern part of Sicily, the old town of Segesta was born on Mount Barbaro, in the municipality of Calatafimi Segesta, 15 km from Alcamo and Castellammare del Golfo. The Archaeological Park consists of the temple, in Doric style, and the ancient theater, currently active with theatrical performances such as Greek tragedies…
The reserve extends in the western part of the Gulf of Castellammare and up to San Vito lo Capo, extending along 7 km of coastline and almost 1700 hectares of unspoiled nature. It remains one of the few tracts of the Sicilian coast without coastal roads. The reserve is accessible only through pedestrian routes that lead into the beautiful coves,…