What Greek colonies existed in Italy and Sicily?

The island of Sicily and southern Italy were so engulfed in the network of Greek colonization that the term “Greek Italy” was coined. They had a strong influence on the development of Italian culture.

Colonies on the island of Sicily: Naxos, Gala, Syracuse, Selinunte, Zankla.

Colonies in Italy: Sybaris, Tarentum.



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