For better or for worse, the reconstructed temple is notable in that it is one of the few Greek temples, in both Sicily and Greece that I am aware of, that visitors are allowed to "enter" and walk on. While all of the temples are in ruins, ONE was "reconstructed", even if somewhat shoddily. Selinunte was home to a moderate-sized Greek community in its day and shoulders the remains of multiple temples, an Agora, and a theater. It is located near the southwestern tip of Sicily. Moving southward along the island, Selinunte is worth a stop. I was lucky enough to catch a concert by the famous Il Volo pop trio when I was there this June. Today, concerts are still held regularly in the theater throughout the summer months. Even viewers in the 'cheap seats' could hear a whisper from the stage. The steep, semi-circular arrangement of the seats provided optimal views and enhanced acoustics for the Greek plays. Hence, it is commonly referred to as the Ancient Greco-Roman Theater of Taormina. The theater's architecture visible today is actually a hybrid, composed of a Roman remodel of the Greek original. Although Sicily is home to many Greek theaters, the Greek Theater of Taormina is uniquely stunning as it is set high on a cliff offering an expansive view beyond the stage, framing both Mt.
Located in a beautiful setting offering panoramic vistas, there now remains only one important Greek site in Taormina.
Taormina became established by the Greeks fleeing Naxos, Sicily in the 5th c.
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