CALATAFIMI
This large country town in the upper Val di Mazara was founded before the Roman conquest, and developed during the Arab period around a fortress which gave its name to the locality. A feudal possession during the Middle Ages, it became famous during Garibaldi's Sicilian campaign, when an epic battle, decisive for the capture of Palermo, took place there (l5th May 1860). The remains of the Castle (thirteenth century) are interesting, as are some Baroque churches. An Ossuary Monument recalls the battle between Garibaldi and the Bourbons. But the most important sight-seeing place in this area is undoubtedly ancient Segesta.