Agrigento is a hillside town on the southwestern shores of Sicily and its heady mix of ancient archeology, natural Mediterranean landscape and modern energy is hard to beat. The town’s claim to fame is the UNESCO World Heritage ruins of the ancient Greek city of Akragas in the Valley of the Temples. It is also home to a Gothic cathedral with a traditional bell tower and medieval churches with Arabesque arches and palm-shaded courtyards. Agrigento boasts a pulsating modern core, the Via Atenea, within its ancient city center. where you can enjoy the city’s famed ricotta ice cream and take in the boutiques, trattorias and coffee houses on leisurely strolls. Do try the delicious almond and pistachio cakes baked by the nuns of a medieval abbey and pay a visit to the House of Pirandello.
Highlights
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Ancient Ruins & Temples
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Archaeological Museum
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Nature & Landscapes
Recommended Italy Vacations
Places to Stay
Fontes Episcopi Bio Resort is only 12 km far from the archeological sites of the Temples Valley and Agrigento old town centre. A majestic testimony of the most flourishing Greek western colony and UNESCO world heritage site, the Valley of the Temples enchants visitors day by day. The Valley and the Regional Archeological Museum preserve…
With views of the Valley of the Temples, this upscale hotel in a 13th-century complex with a watchtower is 4 km from Casa Natale di Luigi Pirandello, birthplace of the author, and 8 km from the ancient Chiesa Santa Maria Dei Greci. Elegant rooms feature antique decor, vibrant tones and tile floors, and provide free…
Set on lush grounds, this high-end hotel is 4 km from Agrigento Cathedral, and a kilometer from both the Valley of the Temples and Museo Archeologico Regionale. Sophisticated rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have sitting areas, terraces and/or 4-poster beds. Breakfast…
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