Valle dei Templi - Wikipedia
The Valle dei Templi (Italian: [ˈvalle dei ˈtɛmpli]; Sicilian: Vaddi di li Tempri), or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek: Ακραγας, Akragas), Sicily.
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento | Visit Sicily
Valle dei Templi – the Valley of the Temples – is undoubtedly the most important vestige of ancient classical culture in Sicily. It comprises the temples of the gods, as well as the necropolis area and the extra-moenia sanctuaries.
Temple of Concordia, Agrigento - Wikipedia
The Temple of Concordia (Italian: Tempio della Concordia, Greek: Ναός της Ομονοιας) is an ancient Greek temple of Magna Graecia in the Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) in Agrigento (Greek: Ακραγας, Akragas) on the south coast of Sicily, Italy.
Guide To Sicily's Valley Of The Temples In Agrigento: What To …
Oct 25, 2022 · The temples were once shiny and new, showcasing the power of the Greek culture and ancient Agrigento. Today, some lie in romantic ruins among olive groves while others are in pristine condition. Pure in line and logic, these honey-colored Doric temples boast a stunning setting in a rolling valley ridge.
Valley of the Temples in Agrigento: history, visit and information
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 Sicilian World Heritage .
Valley of the Temples: Doric temples of Agrigento - Italia.it
The archaeological park of Agrigento is home to the most solemn and best-preserved Greek temples in Sicily, a unique testimony to how ancient Akragas was one of the greatest cities of Magna Graecia.
Agrigento - the Valley of the Temples - The Wonders of Sicily
The Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) is an archaeological site in Agrigento, Sicily, showcasing some of the finest examples of ancient Greek art and architecture in Magna Graecia. Despite its name, the site is located on a ridge outside Agrigento.
Everything You Need to Know About the Valley of the Temples in Sicily
Arguably Sicily’s star attraction, the Valley of the Temples, or Valle dei Templi, is an archaeological site in Agrigento on the island’s southern coast. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it is considered one of the finest …
Visiting Agrigento Sicily and the Greek Temples - TripSavvy
Jun 3, 2019 · Visitors travel here to visit the Valle dei Templi, Valley of the Temples, one of Sicily's must-see sites. The area was a Greek settlement 2500 years ago and there are extensive remains of Greek temples that can be seen in the archaeological park.
5 Incredible Greek Ruins in Sicily - History Hit
Aug 12, 2021 · The Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi) is a famous archaeological site in Agrigento, Sicily, housing some of the best-preserved Ancient Greek ruins in the world outside of Greece. More a ridge than a valley, the Valley of the Temples mainly comprises the beautiful ruins of 9 ancient sacred temples.