Himera

Himera is an ancient Greek settlement on Sicily's northern coast, with ruins showing temple foundations, city walls, and residential quarters arranged across multiple levels. The site sits close to the Mediterranean and contains two museums displaying finds from the excavations.

The settlement was founded around 648 BCE by Greek colonists and became a prosperous coastal community. It fell to Carthaginian forces in 409 BCE during a major military conflict that brought the city's end.

The site reveals how Greek settlers lived through pottery, household items, and religious objects found during excavations. These discoveries show the rhythms of daily life for families who made their home on this coast.

The site is easily accessible with paths connecting the various ruins and the two museums. Wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven and paths wind across the terraced landscape.

The site contains mass graves with remains of soldiers and horses from wars against Carthaginian forces. These burials from different periods provide rare insights into the military struggles that shaped the settlement's history.

Location: Termini Imerese

Inception: 648 BCE

Address: Contrada Buonfornello - Termini Imerese

Phone: +390918140128

Email: poloarcheologico.pa.uo5@regione.sicilia.it

Website: http://regione.sicilia.it/beniculturali/dirbenicult/database/page_musei/pagina_musei.asp?ID=50&IdSito=65

GPS coordinates: 37.96806,13.82167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22