Zanclean, Heraclea Minoa

#4 among attractions in Heraclea Minoa

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The Zanclean is the lowest stage or earliest age on the geologic time scale of the Pliocene. It spans the time between 5.332 ± 0.005 Ma and 3.6 ± 0.005 Ma. It is preceded by the Messinian Age of the Miocene Epoch, and followed by the Piacenzian Age. ()

Local name: Zancleano Coordinates: 37°23'30"N, 13°16'50"E

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Zanclean – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riserva naturale orientata Torre Salsa, Eraclea Minoa, Teatro di Eracle Minoa, Riserva Naturale Orientata Foce del fiume Platani.

4.1 miSE
Park
Riserva naturale orientata Torre Salsa
106 min walk • The Torre Salsa Oriented Nature Reserve is a protected natural area located in the municipality of Siculiana, in the province of Agrigento. The reserve was established in 2000 by the Region of Sicily and entrusted for management to WWF Italy.
~1020 ftN
37°23'40"N • 13°16'51"E
Eraclea Minoa, Heraclea Minoa
5 min walk • Ruins
~950 ftN
Ruins
Teatro di Eracle Minoa, Heraclea Minoa
5 min walk • The theater of Heraclea Minoa is a Greek theater of the ancient city of Heraclea Minoa located in the archaeological area of Cattolica Eraclea, an Italian municipality in the province of Agrigento in Sicily.
1 miNW
Park
Riserva Naturale Orientata Foce del fiume Platani, Heraclea Minoa
25 min walk • The Foce del fiume Platani Oriented Nature Reserve is a protected natural area of Sicily established on July 4, 1984 by the Sicilian Region with the following motivation: "To ensure the conservation of the ornithic population, encourage the...
3.4 miE
Locality
Montallegro
88 min walk • Montallegro is known for its stunning architecture, with its historic buildings and churches dating back centuries. The impressive Chiesa Madre di San Nicola, a beautiful baroque church, is a must-see for architecture enthusiasts and history buffs alike.