Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy and capital of the province of Agrigento. Founded around 582 BC by Greek colonists from Gela, Agrigento, then known as Akragas, was one of the leading cities during the golden age of Ancient Greece. The city flourished under Theron's leadership in the 5th century BC, marked by ambitious publiā¦
Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy and capital of the province of Agrigento. Founded around 582 BC by Greek colonists from Gela, Agrigento, then known as Akragas, was one of the leading cities during the golden age of Ancient Greece. The city flourished under Theron's leadership in the 5th century BC, marked by ambitious public works and the construction of renowned temples.
Elevation: 230 m (750 ft)
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Province: Agrigento (AG)
Frazioni: Fontanelle, Giardina Gallotti, Monserrato, Montaperto, San Leone, Villaggio La Loggia, Villaggio Mosè, Villaggio Peruzzo, Villaseta
Demonyms: Agrigentines or Girgintans · agrigentini or girgentini (Italian) · giurgintani (Sicilian)
AdCompare Prices & Save Money With Tripadvisor (The World's Largest Travel Site). Tripadvisor Checks Up To 200 Sites To Help You Find The Lowest Prices.
Millions of hotel reviews · Easy price comparison · Candid traveller photos
AdWhy spend your vacation waiting in line? Beat the crowds with your skip-the-line tickets. Read over 8 million trusted customer reviews to pick the best activities for your trip.
Site visitors: Over 1M in the past month
3 million trusted reviews · 24/7 customer service · Multiple languages · Free Cancellation