Acropolis of San Marco
Acropoli di San Marco e Santa Teresa
Punic and Roman acropolis ruins of the ancient town on a hill south of the town, where marble heads including one of Caesar were unearthed.
The twin hills of San Marco and Santa Teresa were the acropolis of the ancient town of Cossyra. Temples, cisterns and house remains from the Punic and Roman periods are spread across the site. In 2003, marble heads of Caesar, Antonia the Younger and Titus were unearthed here and are now held in the Castle Museum. The site is modest in size and offers views over the harbor and the town. Opening arrangements follow the announcements of the archaeological authorities.
Opening hours
Hours vary (per official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Castello di Pantelleria
- Sesi Necropolis
- Specchio di Venere
- Grotta di Sateria
- Laghetto delle Ondine
- Grotta di Benikulà (Bagno Asciutto)
- Scauri
- Punta Spadillo