Agrigento
Italy · Sicily · 230 m
Description
Agrigento is a historic city on the southern coast of Sicily and one of the most important centers of ancient Greek heritage. The city is world-famous for the Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi), whose monumental Doric temples rank among the most impressive remains of Greek antiquity and form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Concordia stands at the heart of the vast archaeological landscape of the once-powerful city of Akragas. Agrigento combines ancient heritage with Mediterranean scenery, Sicilian culture, and sweeping views toward the sea. The nearby white marl cliffs of the Scala dei Turchi provide a spectacular natural contrast, making the region one of Sicily’s most fascinating destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
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- Aug
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- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Valley of the Temples (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Temple of Concordia
- Temple of Juno
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Temple of Heracles
- Garden of the Kolymbethra
- Valley of the Temples at Sunset & by Night
- Regional Archaeological Museum Pietro Griffo
- Sanctuary of the Chthonic Deities & Temple of the Dioscuri
- Early Christian Necropolis & Tomb of Theron
- Hellenistic-Roman Quarter
- Agrigento Historic Centre & Via Atenea
- Agrigento Cathedral (San Gerlando)
- Santa Maria dei Greci
- Luigi Pirandello Birthplace & Museum
- Scala dei Turchi(Day trip)
- San Leone Beach & Seafront
- Farm Cultural Park (Favara)(Day trip)
- Heraclea Minoa Archaeological Site & Coast(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Agrigento Centrale, Agrigento Bassa, Tempio di Vulcano