The Doric temple at Segesta is thought to have been built by a Sicilian-Greek architect who was influenced by Athenian styles. Constructed around 420 BCE, there are theories, which are based on its excellent condition, that the sacred building may never have been completed; therefore, there was never a reason for invaders to desecrate or destroy it. Located in northwestern Sicily not far from Castellammare del Golfo and Erice, it graces a peaceful hillside at the foot of a small mountain, atop of which there is an impressive amphitheater. Although Segesta is an easy day trip from Palermo, it does not attract the crowds one finds at sites in northern Europe.

Segesta is on our itinerary for January 2025’s Photography in Sicily with Don Toothaker of Hunts Photo in Boston. Photography in Sicily is an extraordinary opportunity to go off the beaten path while learning the art of capturing and savoring the vivid colors and intriguing life of Sicily through your camera.

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