It is on a hill, named Girgenti, that the historic centre of Agrigento extends, made up of winding alleys and stairways that are sometimes a little demanding. It is often overlooked by passing visitors, even though one discovers beautiful places and a long history there.The two main streets that cross it are the pretty Via […]
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Agrigento section, with articles dedicated to the historic city, the Valley of the Temples and the surrounding area.
Visit Agrigento, near the southern coast of Sicily, the historic city and the majestic Valley of the Temples that dates back to Greek antiquity when the city was called Akragas.
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Hotels in Agrigento in Sicily and accommodations near the Valley of the Temples. Farm stays, apartments and bed and breakfasts.
In antiquity, Agrigento was one of the most powerful Mediterranean cities of Magna Graecia. Its archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples, listed by UNESCO, is remarkable for the preservation of its buildings, with its Doric temples that are among the most important in the Greek world, dating back to the 6th-5th centuries BCE.
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Agrigento, officially named Museo Archeologico Regionale “Pietro Griffo”, is located on the hill of San Nicola (known as Poggetto San Nicola), overlooking the Valley of the Temples, to the south of the city.Inaugurated in 1967, it occupies the structures of a former Cistercian monastery from the 14th century, to which […]
Nature
The Scala dei Turchi (“Stair of the Turks” in English) is a rocky cliff overlooking part of the coast near Realmonte, 15 km west of Agrigento.It has become a tourist attraction for its dazzling white color and wavy shapes, also popularized by cinema and novels, including those of the adventures of Inspector Montalbano. Description and […]
Itinerary west of Agrigento, starting from Pirandello’s birthplace south of the town, continuing through Porto Empedocle to Seccagrande, following the coastline, passing by the Roman villa of Realmonte, the Scala dei Turchi, Siculiana, the Torre Salsa nature reserve, Capo Bianco and the mouth of the Platani. From Porto Empedocle to Siculiana, passing by the Pirandello […]
If, after visiting the most attractive sites of Agrigento and its coastal strip, you are looking for a short getaway of about a day in the surroundings, combining art and culture, we suggest a tour of Favara to discover the contemporary art district “Farm Cultural Park”, of Racalmuto which preserves a picturesque centre inland to […]
Siculiana is a pretty little village 20 km west of Agrigento, set on a promontory overlooking the coastal plain and the Mediterranean Sea. Its origins combine traces of ancient settlement (necropolises and Roman remains along the coast) and above all a medieval evolution marked by the presence of an important fort, which became the current […]
Gastronomic specialities in Agrigento The gastronomy of Agrigento revolves mainly around seafood, with original recipes such as spaghetti with prawns and pistachios, or pasta with sardines. Inland, sweet-and-sour rabbit is also traditionally enjoyed. Typical desserts are based on almonds and honey, flavoured with lemon and vanilla (cubaita). One of the local specialities is pecorino ice […]