Experience the best of Agrigento
Agrigento is a hilltop city on Sicily's south coast, best known for the Valley of the Temples, a ridge of Greek temples standing above the sea.
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Agrigento looks out to the Mediterranean from a hill on Sicily's southern coast. Greek colonists founded it around 580 BC as Akragas, and the poet Pindar called it the fairest city of mortals. The Valley of the Temples, a World Heritage site just below the modern town, is a ridge of Doric temples from the fifth century BC; the best preserved is the Temple of Concordia, saved because it was later turned into a church.
The Temple of Juno stands on the ridge's edge, the vast Temple of Olympian Zeus lies in ruins, with a replica of a giant stone telamon figure on the ground, and the Kolymbethra, a sunken garden of citrus and olive trees, shelters part of the valley. The Archaeological Museum holds Greek vases and sculpture. The white marl cliff of Scala dei Turchi is a short drive west, and the Greek ruins and beach of Eraclea Minoa lie further along.
Sicilian sweets are the pride here: almond pastries, cannoli and cassata, with a folk festival in late winter marking the almond blossom. Grilled fish, caponata, arancini and Nero d'Avola red wine fill the tables. Spring brings wildflowers and mild weather, the summers are hot, and the almond trees flower in February.
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Questions about Agrigento
- What are the top attractions in Agrigento?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Agrigento are Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi), House Museum of Soap (Casa Museo del Sapone), Kolymbetra Garden (Giardino della Kolymbethra).
- What is the most popular experience in Agrigento?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Quad Tour Excursion from the Castle to the Sea", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 211 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Agrigento take?
- The typical experience in Agrigento lasts about 4.5 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 7 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Agrigento?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 90% of the 48 experiences we hold for Agrigento. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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