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{!LANG-bd39f3d867e767310ed3645ce236c310!} , , and others. Palermo and Agrigento are linked by the SS121 and SS189 motorways. Estimated travel time is 2 hours.

Herbert Frank / View of the Valley of the Temples

Catania - Agrigento

The distance between Catania and Agrigento is 160 km. You can also get from one settlement to another by public transport or a rented car. However, only regional trains run between Catania and Agrigento, so the travel time will be around 4 hours. Trains leave once in the morning, several times in the afternoon and twice in the evening. The last train leaves at 17.32. The fare varies from 12 to 20 euros one way. You can clarify the schedule and buy tickets online on the railway service .

As for the buses, they run more often, almost every hour. Transportation is carried out by the bus company SAIS TRASPORTI. The fare is 13.4 euros one way and 22 euros both ways.

Much it will be faster to get by car. Catania and Agrigento are connected by the A19 and SS640 motorways. Travel time will be about 2 hours. You can rent a car both in Catania itself and at the airport of arrival. This option is quite popular among tourists traveling in Sicily. You can book the desired class of car in advance (before departure) on specialized services , , and others. Advance booking is especially important in the summer, when the influx of tourists to the island increases dramatically.

Darold Massaro / Near Agrigento

Agrigento Accommodation

Agrigento is significantly removed from other tourist centers of Sicily, so tourists coming for sightseeing often stay in Agrigento for more than 1 day. For this, all conditions have been created in Agrigento, and there is an opportunity to stay in accommodation for every taste. Bed and breakfast hotels are considered the most popular options. Also in demand are apartments, vacation homes, guest houses and, of course, standard hotels of various star categories. High marks from tourists on Booking.com received the following accommodations in Agrigento:

Hotel Agrigento Home - the hotel is located in the city center and offers its guests rooms of various capacities, including family-type rooms. Free parking, a bar, free Wi-Fi are available on site. Breakfasts are paid additionally. The rooms are decorated in studio style, there is a dedicated kitchen area;

La Passeggiata di Girgenti - This bed and breakfast has a convenient location. You can stay in rooms of various sizes, each room has a coffee / tea maker. Breakfasts are included in the price. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Free public parking is available nearby;

Le Maioliche - the hotel is located near the city center, as well as the railway and bus stations. It offers a relaxing terrace, parking and roomy rooms. Breakfasts are included in the price. The front desk provides tour desk and luggage storage services. Wi-Fi is free;

La Terrazza di Carolina - the hotel is located near the center and can offer its guests a terrace for relaxation, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the historic center. Breakfasts are included in the price. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms for free;

B&B Sorahnia - Design House - the hotel has a picturesque location, the rooms offer views of the garden and mountains. Guests can stay in rooms of various sizes, some rooms have a terrace. Breakfast is included in the price. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Free private parking is also available.

Allie_Caulfield / Nature in the vicinity of Agrigento

Attractions Agrigento

Agrigento itself has a compact historical center, in which interest is primarily Cathedral cities and church of Santa Maria dei Greci... Also a curious object is the local Archaeological Museum... But the main attraction for which people come to Agrigento from all over the island is the so-called Valley of the Templeslocated in the vicinity of the city.

The Valley of the Temples is an open-air archaeological museum. Here the ancient Greek temples of Juno-Lakinia and Concordiaas well as some other objects.

Eduardo M./ Valley of the Temples, Agrigento

The park-museum is open to visitors every day; in summer, the park's opening hours are extended so that tourists can enjoy the sights at sunset. You can buy tickets online or at the box office, but note that there are queues at the entrance to the park during the “high season” due to the popularity of this place.

If you want to combine sightseeing with swimming in the sea, then it is worth keeping in mind that Agrigento itself is not located on the coast, but a few kilometers from it. So, the nearest beach is located in the town San leone, here the beach is sandy and the coast is shallow. If you want to see more picturesque places, then go to the place Skala Dei Turchiwhere rocky shores go straight into the sea.

Herbert Frank / Valley of the Temples, Agrigento

Agrigento is the ancient capital of the province of Sicily of the same name, the seat of the bishop and one of the most amazing cities in all of Italy. Antique architectural monuments from the archaeological site are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Most of the temples in Agrigento are unique in their preservation. The city itself is small, but very picturesque: on the one hand, it is surrounded by a turquoise sea surface, and on the other, endless olive groves and gardens with almond and orange trees are spread. In Agrigento, amazingly beautiful photos of natural landscapes are obtained.

• Area: 244 km²;
• Time zone: UTC + 1, UTC + 2 in summer;
• Population: 59,400.

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Despite its rich history, this beautiful corner of Sicily has preserved many medieval buildings, including palaces, cathedrals, and squares - this place has absorbed the heritage of several dozen cultures. Today, there is a well-developed network of railways connecting Agrigento with the major cities of Palermo and Catania. Also, this area is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches - the best on the entire coast of Sicily. The swimming season lasts almost all year, however, the dry and very sunny weather in Agrigento is complemented by African winds, and it is especially hot between May and October. Therefore, for a comfortable exploration of the main attractions, it is better to come in mid-autumn or spring.

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Valley of the Temples

The small town is steeped in the atmosphere of antiquity and welcomes tourists with many colorful medieval buildings, but all the streets invariably lead to the main relic for travelers: the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento, which is a huge archaeological open-air museum. There are 7 oldest temples here:

- The Temple of Hercules is recognized by scientists as the oldest building in the entire valley. Its construction dates back to the 510th century BC. e. Over its more than a thousand-year history, the temple has undergone minor restorations, but only 8 columns out of 36 and small parts of the altar have survived to this day - the rest was destroyed.

- The Temple of Zeus Olympion, built presumably in 480 BC, was originally conceived as the most majestic and largest in everything known at that time in the world: its area was 6340 square meters, the height of the columns reached 19 meters, at the entrance were huge niches with figures of 8 meters Atlanteans, composed of stone blocks. Archaeologists have discovered the surviving part of such a sculpture, an exact copy of which is located at the foot of the temple, and the original is carefully preserved by the Regional Archaeological Museum, located on the territory of the Valley. Unfortunately, it was this beautiful building that underwent maximum destruction even before the beginning of our era.

- Temple of Dioscuri - Pollux and Castor. These deities were especially revered in ancient Akragas, which stood on the site of modern Agrigento, as they were considered the patrons of warriors and sailors. The construction of the temple dates back to the middle of the 5th century BC. Its 4 surviving columns and entablature were cleared in the middle of the 19th century. This part of the temple has become one of the symbols of Agrigento.

- The Temple of Concordia or Concord dates from approximately the 5th century BC, Its name comes from a Latin inscription found nearby about the conclusion of peace. It is assumed that this temple is also dedicated to the Dioscuri. This is the best preserved building that has survived to this day due to the fact that in the 6th century AD it was rebuilt into the Church of Peter and Paul. The temple is represented by 34 columns almost 7 meters high, located on a large rectangular platform. The unique majestic simplicity and proportionality of all proportions of such an ancient building amazes every tourist.

- The Temple of Juno also belongs to the 5th century BC. e. Burned down in 406 BC and rebuilt by the Romans, it was supposedly used for weddings. Only the northern colonnade of the temple is well preserved.

- Temple of Asclepsius - V century BC, is small in size, it is located near the walls of the ancient city of Akragas that once stood in this area. It is believed that this was a place of pilgrimage for the suffering, seeking to heal their diseases. The excavations began in 1926 and are still ongoing. Scientists found that there was a hospital or a hotel for 28 people next to the temple, and a cistern with healing water was also found there.

- Temple of the Vulcan - V century BC. From the ruins, it was a monumental and possibly the largest building in the Valley. However, only the ruins of a completely destroyed temple have survived to this day.

Agrigento is a charming ancient city, and it is not possible to tell about all its attractions, moreover, it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. Come and experience the thousand-year history of once mighty civilizations.

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To the south of the city lies a row of five Greek temples - a sight worthy of comparison with the Acropolis itself in Athens. Typically, the temples are subdivided into two zones: the eastern zone and the western zone, on each side of the main entrance and the road from the city center. Sometimes it gets unbearably hot in summer, and here a small shade, as well as olive trees along the ridge, saves from this. The entrance costs 8 euros, an additional fee is taken for an audio tour or a simple card (data as of November 2012).

The first temple to the east of the entrance is the Temple of Hercules (Italian Tempio di Ercole) - long, thin and only a third preserved. This is the oldest of the temples, built around the end of the 6th century BC. e. Of particular interest are the tracks left by the ancient carriages.

The path continues behind small hills at the edge of the mountain range - there is the Temple of Juno (Italian Tempio di Giunone). Partially destroyed, it gives an excellent view of the ridge below, leading to other temples.

To the west of the main entrance is the massive Temple of Jupiter (Italian: Tempio di Giove), which was never completed, and now its structure can only be seen with great difficulty. The most notable is one of the huge stone statues that now lie on the ground.

Behind it is the small, ruined Temple of the Dioscuri (Italian Tempio di Dioscure).

Behind the small temple is a small but interesting Tomb of Theron (Italian: Tomba di Terone).

To understand everything seen in context, it is worth visiting the Archaeological Museum (located halfway to the city center), as well as the nearby Hellenic-Roman quarter with several beautiful mosaics. VisitAgrigento provides daily tours of the Valley of the Temples, however an audio tour is available at the entrance to the temples. If you take the devices, you will be responsible for their safety and will have to return to the main entrance on the way back to return them.

To get to the Valley of the Temples by public transport, purchase a bus ticket

No. 1, 2 or 3 at the counter in the train station and take the bus to the square in front of the station.

Church of Santa Maria dei Greci (Italian Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Greci)

An interesting Norman church, built about a thousand years ago on the site of an ancient Greek temple. The entrance is free.

Agrigento - a city with undeniable charm, preserving archaeological monuments of unforgettable beauty and memories of the peoples that have captured its name through the centuries.

Akragas for the Greeks, Agrigenta for the Romans, Kerkent Herment for the Arabs and Girgenti for the Normans: the name Agrigento was officially given to the city during the Nazi occupation, due to the mispronunciation of the Latin name "in Italian".

Agrigento is located on the top of a hill, in the very place chosen by the Arabs, who completely rebuilt the city after its conquest and total ruin. Historical evidence of the primordial Akragas and Greek domination remains only in the Valley of the Temples, located at the very base of this hill.

The panorama that Agrigento offers will certainly captivate everyone: the close proximity to the sea, the hilly landscape with an endless array of olive, orange and almond trees and flowers, cobblestone alleys and small courtyards that form the city center. All this has a mysterious charm that increases dramatically in the hours of sunset.

Panorama of the Temple of Juno. Photo flickr.com

Agrigento is without a doubt a city that will not leave its visitor disappointed, because it is simply impossible to get bored here. Churches, palaces, museums, archaeological sites, fountains, squares and streets: in this city located in the south-west of Sicily, there are many places of historical, artistic and archaeological heritage of different cultures and peoples.

It should be noted that one of Italy's leading writers, Luigi Pirandello, 1934 Nobel Prize winner, was born in the province of Agrigento.

A brief history of Agrigento

Founded in 581 BC Greek settlers from Rhodes and Crete, Akragas quickly became one of the most important cities of Ancient Greece, the second most important Greek colony after.

The urban area of \u200b\u200bthe Greek Akragas was 456 hectares and was surrounded by fortress walls with nine gates. The population of the city was about 300,000 inhabitants, and Akragas himself was known among the Greek poets as "the most beautiful city of mortals". The city reached its heyday in the fifth century BC, under the rule of the tyrant Theron, who expanded his domain to the northern coast of Sicily. During this period, art and culture flourished in Akragas: the Temple of Zeus was built and most of the temples that can still be seen in the Valley of the Temples.

Remains of the Temple of Zeus in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. Photo flickr.com

In 210 BC. the city was conquered by the Romans and annexed to, however, in the following centuries Agrigento, still under the rule of Rome, survived the invasion of the Arabs. The conquerors destroyed the city almost completely, and then founded a settlement on the top of the hill, where today you can admire the historic center of the typical Arab form, with small alleys and courtyards that converge on Via Atenea, which continues to remain the most important "artery" of the city to this day.

Via Atenea crosses the entire historical center of Agrigento and contains many beautiful palaces and churches, which are sometimes completely different in architectural style. In the temples and churches of the city, treasures are kept that are often unknown to the general public, for example, here you can see numerous works of Serpot and Gadzhini. In the heart of the old town, like many centuries ago, there are small private inns where wine is poured, anchovies and Sicilian olives are served.

In 1087, Agrigento was conquered by the Normans. The Normans gave a new impetus to the development of art and Christian culture, built numerous churches and fortifications that protected Agrigento from the Saracen pirates.

In the 18th century, the city was under the rule of the Bourbons, until 1860, when Sicily was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy.

Today Agrigento has an area of \u200b\u200b245 sq. km, the city is located at an altitude of 230 meters above sea level and has about 55.500 inhabitants.

What to see in Agrigento?

Historical Center

The historical center of Agrigento is rich in historical monuments and palaces that tell about the glorious past of the city, however, unfortunately, today the old city is in a state of desolation. Nevertheless, this fact does not prevent tourists from walking along its streets and admiring many places of historical and artistic interest.

The central street of Agrigento is Via Atenea. Feast of San Calogero. Photo flickr.com

Churches

In Agrigento you will find many religious buildings worthy of your attention: from the Addolorata church, famous for its underground crypts, to the San Francesco di Paola church, with two beautiful bell towers; from the "representative" of the Baroque - the Church of San Giuseppe to the Greek-Albanian church of the 16th century "Del Itria". In addition, interesting temples, from an architectural and historical point of view, are

The Church of San Lorenzo, made in the Baroque style, with a facade decorated with numerous statues;

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with a beautiful interior, containing marble tombs of nobles and clergy;

Church of St. Nicholas, where there is a wooden crucifix, which is narrated by Pirandello's short story.

Don't forget to visit the Cathedral, now known as the Cathedral of St. Geraldo, the patron saint of the city. This building was built in 1100, and its construction took over 200 years!

Agrigento Cathedral. Interior. Photo flickr.com

These are just some of the basilicas and churches that the city of Agrigento offers to explore. In addition to the photo sessions in front of each of the city's temples, we recommend that you go inside and appreciate the heritage of great importance that is preserved in each of them.

Palaces and other interesting architectural objects

In addition to religious monuments, Agrigento will offer many beautiful buildings and structures for tourist visits. These include the Town Hall, which was built on the ruins of an ancient Dominican monastery of the 17th century, the Prefectural Palace, built in the second half of the 19th century, the post office building of the fascist era and the Palazzo del Genio Civile. The list of interesting buildings should also include the Pirandello Theater (previously dedicated to Queen Margaret and only after 1946 to the famous writer), as well as the Municipal Theater of the city, built by Giovanni Battista Basile and Dionisio Chasha.

Piazza Pirandello square. Agrigento. Photo flickr.com

Luigi Pirandello's parental home

Everyone who comes to Agrigento must go to the parental home of Luigi Pirandello, where the Nobel Prize winner was born in 1867.

Squares and avenues

Much of Agrigento's beauty comes from its avenues and squares. Start your walk in Viale della Vittoria, where Villa Bonfillo is located, the most beautiful park in the city, with its greenery, then stroll through Piazza Vittorio Emmanuele, full of beautiful buildings, do not miss the Cavour and Marconi square and, of course, Via Atenea, which runs through the whole city.

Piazza Municipio. Agrigento. Photo flickr.com

Museums

Agrigento's museums are definitely worth visiting. Among all the regional museums, the Archaeological Museum of Agrigento stands out in importance, the most visited in all of Sicily: its collections allow you to travel through the history, art and ethnography of the region. Don't miss the Museo Civico, located in Piazza Municipio, which houses some of the medieval and Renaissance sculptures and paintings of great artistic value.

Province of Agrigento

Beach lovers should definitely head to San Leone Beach, the most famous and famous beach in the entire province of Agrigento, located at the foot of the Valley of the Temples. In summer, this beach is always crowded with tourists. Another must-see stop in the province of Agrigento is the town of Porto Empedocle, where Pirandello and the contemporary Italian writer Andrea Camilleri were born. In addition, the ruins of an ancient Roman villa have been preserved in this seaside town.

San Leone beach. Sunset. Photo flickr.com

Valley of the Temples

Although the city of Agrigento cannot be compared in beauty with, or Rome, it has something to offer the tourist. Travelers from all over the world travel to Agrigento to admire the hallmark of this Sicilian city: the picturesque valley of the temples, which is nothing more than the ruins of ancient Akragas, that is, the pristine Greek Agrigento. Located southeast of the center of Agrigento, this valley allows you to imagine a period of prosperity and greatness for the city under the rule of the Greek Empire. Here the ancient Greeks built a number of Doric temples in the 5th century BC; some of them are still perfectly preserved, some of them only remain, but even the sight of the ruins leaves every tourist speechless.

The entrance is paid, the valley is open from 9:00 am to sunset.

The main attractions of the Valley of the Temples:

Temple of Concordia (Tempio della Concordia)

This is one of the most impressive and best preserved temples. Built around 430 BC, the Temple of Concordia or Concord is a ritual building in the Doric style and is almost 100% reminiscent of the famous Parthenon Temple in Athens. The temple has a quadrangular shape, its width is 20 meters and width is 42 meters. Its columns were built by ancient Greek architects in such a way as to introduce everyone into a state of optical illusion: the temple looks taller and more majestic than it really is.

Temple of Concordia. Photo flickr.com

Temple of Zeus (Tempio di Zeus)

Made in rows of seven columns, unlike all other temples, which are based on six columns, the Temple of Zeus is one of the largest buildings in the Valley: its dimensions are 113 meters long and 36 meters wide. Unfortunately, the temple was not completed. The temple in honor of the god Zeus, the lord of Olympus, was built in honor of the victory of the Carthaginians, but today only a number of columns remain from this temple. Next to this temple is the Atlas, which once supported the vaults of the temple (now in a recumbent position), 8 meters high.

Atlant. Temple of Zeus. Photo flickr.com

Other temples

The rest of the temples have survived even worse, but it is worth noting the Temple of Hercules (Tempio di Ercole), probably the oldest in the Valley, the Temple of Juno (Tempio di Giunone), the Temple of Dioscuri (tempio dei Dioscuri), the Tomb of Theron (la tomba di Theron), the Temple Castor and Polluce (Tempio di Castoro e Polluce).

Temple of Juno. Photo flickr.com

What to try in Agrigento?

As is common in towns close to the coast, Agrigento is dominated by seafood cuisine. Try the sardine pasta, squid soup, alla saccenese cod, baked chili mussels, grilled fish or pickled raw shrimp - these are the dishes you can find in every restaurant. Moving away from the sea theme, you can enjoy a long series of traditional recipes in Agrigento. These include, for example, rabbit stew, sausages with fennel, sesame and chili, lean veal seasoned with cheese and ham, cooked in the oven, etc.

Do not forget to taste the sweets that are the real gem of this province of Italy. Caponata and Cassatiné, cannoli and almond dough, chocolate and pistachios are just some of the city's main desserts. Almonds are a distinctive addition to dough in the area: among the most famous recipes "Cubaita", with honey and roasted almonds, and "MARTURANA" cakes.

Holidays in Agrigento: main events

Almond Blossom Festival

The most popular event for the whole city is the Almond Blossom Festival. This holiday is celebrated in February to celebrate the imminent arrival of spring in Sicily. Blooming almonds make Agrigento a truly spectacular destination this season, with thousands of tourists flocking to the city during this period as the Valley of the Temples turns into a music scene brimming with aromas and pale pink colors. In combination with almond blossoms in the heart of the ancient Greek city, two international folklore festivals are held with the Golden Temple award for the best folk group.

Blossoming Almond Festival. Photo flickr.com

Feast of San Calogero

A whirlwind of sounds, colors and processions - this is how the holiday of San Calogero is celebrated in July for two weeks, despite the fact that this saint is not the patron saint of the city (the protector of Agrigento - San Geraldo). However, according to tradition, it is in honor of San Calogero in Agrigento that they organize a huge mass procession with a statue of a saint through the streets of the city, sing folk songs and dance to the sounds of "Zingarella".

Feast of San Calogero. Photo flickr.com

Feast of Persephone

Numerous exhibitions and performances take place in June in the Valley of the Temples, near the Temple of Hera, to celebrate the ancient Greek feast of Persephone, daughter of Zeus, goddess of fertility.

Blues & Wine Soul Festival

Once again, the Valley of the Temples becomes the undisputed star of the holiday that takes place in July. A blues and soul music festival, along with wine tasting, takes place among the remains of ancient Akragas - what could be more impressive! A similar event is held in August as part of a festival called Moments of International Folklore.

Where to stay in Agrigento?

Agrigento offers a good selection of hotels, especially three and four star hotels. Depending on your needs and your budget, you can choose from different categories of hotels - hotels, agritourism cottages or bed-and-breakfast.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the Top 5 best hotels in the province of Agrigento, according to travelers' reviews on Boking.com.

1. Foresteria Baglio Della Luna - Via Serafino Amabile Guastella 1C - C.da Maddalusa (Valle dei Templi), 92100 San Leone, Italy

Baglio della Luna is 5 km from the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, 800 meters from the beach.

2. Colleverde Park Hotel - Via Dei Templi, 92100 Agrigento, Italy

Colleverde Park is a 15-minute walk from the famous archaeological site of Agrigento and 2 km from the center. The windows overlook the Valley of the Temples.

3. Hotel Exclusive - Via Acrone15, 92100 Agrigento, Italy

The Exclusive Hotel is in the center of Agrigento, opposite the train station. The hotel overlooks the Valley of the Temples and the Mediterranean Sea.

4. Hotel Costazzurra - Via delle Viole 2, 92100 San Leone, Italy

The Costazzurra Hotel is located in the seaside resort town of San Leone, just 3 km from the Valley of the Temples.

5. Hotel Concordia - Via San Francesco D "Assisi 11, 92100 Agrigento, Italy

Hotel Concordia is located in Agrigento, a 5-minute walk from the train station.

How to get to Agrigento?

By plane

Unfortunately the city of Agrigento does not have its own airport. You can land in the city, or and then take a bus, or perhaps rent a car (at this link). Your efforts will be rewarded when you arrive at your destination!

Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) serves direct flights from all major Italian and European cities. Landing in Palermo, you can reach Agrigento by first taking the Trinacria Express train, which leaves every half hour from the airport to Palermo Central Station. There are many trains from Palermo Station to Agrigento (travel time approx. 2 hours).

There is also a direct bus from Palermo Airport to Agrigento (SAL company).

An alternative is catania-Fontanarossa International Airport (CTA)where planes of all major international airlines land.

From Catania Airport there is a direct bus to Agrigento (SAIS Trasporti). Travel time is about 2.5 hours.

By car

From the A18 keep to Catania, then continue on the A19 towards Palermo, exit at "", and finally continue on the SS 640 state road to Agrigento.

From Palermo, take the A19 motorway towards Catania, exit at Villabate, then continue along the SS 121 state road for about 118 km to your destination.

From the SS 115 via Noto, Ragusa and Gela to Agrigento.

From mainland Italy:

follow the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway, exit at Villa San Giovanni, where there is a ferry to Messina. From Messina, take the A18 motorway to Catania, then continue on the A19 Catania-Palermo, exit at Caltanissetta, then continue on the SS 640 until Agrigento.

By train

Agrigento has its own train station, but, with the exception of Palermo, train connections with other cities in Sicily and Italy are suffering. If you take a train in Taormina or Catania, you will have to make one or more changes.

By bus

The best way to get to Agrigento is by buses that leave / arrive at the city bus station (Piazza Rosselli).