The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Sicily. Its 1,300 hectares make it one of the largest archaeological parks in the Mediterranean, and since 1998 it has been part of the World Heritage Sites in Sicily
The Cathedral of Agrigento or Cattedrale di San Gerlando is a beautiful example of the fusion of different architectural styles. The construction of the building dates back to the period between 1096 and 1102 at the behest of Gerlando of Besançon, who was Bishop of Agrigento at the time.
The Temple of Concordia (Concord) is certainly the landmark monument of the entire Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Its exceptional state of preservation allows us to admire a Doric temple in all its beauty.
The Temple of Juno in Agrigento, also known as the Temple of Hera Lacinia, is the one that opens a visit to the Valley of the Temples. Built around the fifth century BC in the Doric style, it is peripteral and hexastyle.
In 1926 an excavation brought to light the remains of the Temple of Asclepius. This stood south of the Temple Hill, outside the walls of the ancient city of Agrigento and beyond the rock Sanctuary of the Chthonic Deities.
The term Sanctuary of the Chthonic Deities refers to a specific area of the Valley of the Temples located near Gate V.
The Temple of the Dioscuri or Temple of Castor and Pollux is certainly one of the symbols of the Valley of the Temples, together with the Temple of Concordia.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus was built as a form of thanksgiving to the Father of All Gods after the victory of the city of Akragas in the Battle of Imera.
The Temple of Hephaestus, or Vulcan, is probably the last building constructed on the high ground of Akragas. As with most temples in Agrigento, the dedication to the god Hephaestus is conventional.
The Tomb of Theron is a Roman funerary monument of the Hellenistic period, located in the archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
The Paleo-Christian necropolis of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is an area between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Heracles where there are traces of numerous burials.
The Temple of Heracles (or Hercules for the Romans) is the oldest sanctuary among those in the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento. Built in the late 6th century BC in the Doric style, it is peripteral and hexastyle.
The Church of San Lorenzo in Agrigento, also known as the Church of Purgatorio, is a splendid example of Sicilian Baroque. Inside, as in the case of the church of Santo Spirito, it is possible to admire the splendid stucco decorations made by the Serpotta family.
The Abbey of Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit) is located in the heart of the historical center of Agrigento. It consists of the church of Santo Spirito and the adjacent convent.
The Hellenistic-Roman quarter is an extraordinary testimony of the ancient urban fabric of the city of Agrigento. The buildings unearthed during excavations in the 1950s tell us how life was organized in the ancient city of Akragas.
The Garden of Kolymbethra is a five hectare area within the archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples. It is a true archaeological and scenic jewel that became one of the essential destinations of the Grand Tour between the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Church of Santa Maria dei Greci is located in the heart of the historic center of Agrigento. Here was once the acropolis of the ancient city and in fact the remains of an ancient Doric temple are incorporated and visible in the structure of the building.
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