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Another ancient city dug out from the volcano ash, smaller than Pompeii but better preserved.

The train from Naples to Sorrento takes you to Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Map showing hikes.

Entrance to the church.

Detail on the church.

Looking out from the entrance.

Entrance.

Closed mid-day.

Walking above the monastery.

Away from towns, up in the mountains.

Founded in 10th century, built in 12th.

We went to Sicily in April 2014 to see the Greek temples at Agrigento (Valley of the Temples), Selinunte and Segesta. We spent a week in Scicli (near Ragusa in the southeast corner) and spent the day at Agrigento on our way going to Sciacca where we spent three nights. From there we did easy day...

Spring wildflowers.

Looking towards the temple from the town.

Remains of the town and view to the south.

View north from the theater, towards Palermo.

The theater was at the edge of the ancient town.

The theater with the highway and Palermo beyond.

The Greek theater is on another hill.

View south from the temple.