Timeline
16:27
Find the Roman furnaces site on SP 47, located 300 m before the SS 187. The area is about 2,500 square metres wide. Although the furnaces themselves cannot be visited, the open space allows you to see the circular structures and their unusual state of preservation as the light fades. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a long shadow over the site.
17:12
Stay for the sunset at 17:12. The golden light begins around 16:32, providing a warm glow on the ancient stone before the sun dips below the horizon. This is the key moment to capture the site in its best light.
17:27
The furnaces are closed and there are no listed food or drink shops nearby. Check the route to the nearest town center for dinner and a drink after dark.
Local tip
Since the site cannot be visited inside, enjoy the exterior views. For dinner and drinks, you will need to travel to the main part of Alcamo, as no hospitality venues are listed for this specific location.
Check before you go
- The Roman furnaces site is currently closed to visitors.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:12 local time.
- No food or drink options are listed near the site; check the route for nearby options.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alcamo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).