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Sciacca is a fishing town situated on the famous archaeological road between Selinunte and Agrigento in Sicily; is one of the oldest towns in the island. The real heart of the town centre is steeped in history and ancient architecture of Moorish, and baroque style, ancient alleyways and courtyards. A labyrinth of houses and streets, some of which can be narrow enough to fit only a single person at a time. Throughout alleys and little squares of the port area and the town centre there are many restaurants, which all serve delicious (sea-)food. Winding stairways, narrow little streets and alleys and window boxes filled with the inevitable geraniums. Distance from most important sightseeing: Palermo (~90 km), the Greek temple of Segesta (~85 Km), the Greek city of Selinunte and Eraclea Minoa with superb beaches (~30 Km), temples valley Agrigento (~60 Km), Trapani(~90 Km), Erice (~95 Km), the marine natural reserve of "Lo zingaro" (~85 Km).