Photo of Morgantina

Visit Morgantina

The excavations at the ancient city of Morgantina near Aidone have uncovered one of the best archaeological sites in 'inland' Sicily. Morgantina is in central Sicily to the west of Catania.

Explore Morgantina

At the site we can see the site of the ancient walls of the city, and the area that contained the temples (a large temple from the 6th century BC along with several smaller temples).

The area that was the residential region of Morgantina can also be seen, including frescoes and mosaic floors. The most famous building here is the so-called 'House of the Doric capital', with a Greek inscription welcoming visitors which reads "Eykerei" : translation “take care of you”.

Morgantina

There is a Shrine to Demeter and Kore, early deities, which has a trapezoidal shape (the bust of Demeter was found inside the shrine).

The Greek Theatre is another highlight - once seating an audience of 5000 people the auditorium is semi-circular auditorium and arranged over fifteen steps.

Adjacent to the theatre is a 3rd century BC granary, while we can also see traces of the original ceramic vase industry in the form of the remains of two furnaces.

Morgantina

Where to visit nearby?

After visiting the site at Morgantina you can visit the Museum in Aidone to see more of the remnants and artifacts that have been uncovered at the site.

The magnificent mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale at nearby Piazza Armerina are fabulous both for their quality and for the sheer size of the mosaics.

You can find more local travel ideas in the South-East Sicily guide,

See also: 

Map of Morgantina and places to visit

 
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Morgantina places to visit

Aidone

Aidone

Aidone is home to a number of Baroque churches.

Aidone guide
Villa Romana del Casale

Villa Romana del Casale

The Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina is home to the most fabulous Roman mosaics

Villa Romana del Casale guide
Piazza Armerina

Piazza Armerina

Piazza Armerina is a medieval and Baroque town famous for its roman villa the Villa del Casale

Piazza Armerina guide
Enna

Enna

Enna is an attractive hilltown in a fabulous setting.

Enna guide
Centuripe

Centuripe

Centuripe is a pretty hill town with fantastic views over Mount Etna.

Centuripe guide
 
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