Agrigento - Wikipedia
Agrigento (Italian: [aɡriˈdʒɛnto] ⓘ; Sicilian: Girgenti [dʒɪɾˈdʒɛndɪ] or Giurgenti [dʒʊɾˈdʒɛndɪ]) [a] is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy and capital of the province of Agrigento.
Agrigento - Visit Sicily
Here are 10 reasons to visit Agrigento! The historic centre extends up the Colle di Girgenti hill; its main arteries are the Via Atenea and the nearby and panoramic Viale della Vittoria, with its views over the valley (Valley of the Temples) and the sea.
Visit Agrigento: Top 10 Things to Do and Must-See Attractions
Aug 6, 2023 · Top 10 things to do in Agrigento with all the must-see attractions of the city and around. How to visit Agrigento in 1, 2 or 3 days and my favorite hotels to stay in Agrigento. The Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi, Torre Salsa Nature Reserve and more!
Agrigento | Sicily, Italy, Map, Temples, & Ruins | Britannica
Agrigento, city, near the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. It lies on a plateau encircled by low cliffs overlooking the junction of the Drago (ancient Hypsas) and San Biagio (Acragas) rivers and is dominated from the north by a ridge with twin peaks.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Agrigento, Sicily
Feb 11, 2024 · Agrigento is a pleasant little coastal city in central Sicily that is best known for being home to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. This magnificent archaeological site testifies to a past of splendor when Agrigento was a grand Mediterranean city with 300,000 inhabitants, rivaling Syracuse and Carthage.
Agrigento, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ... - Tripadvisor
Travelers have called out Agrigento town for its less touristy appeal, offering an authentic local experience. The town features good restaurants, cafes, and is considered safe for walking both day and night.
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento - Visit Sicily
In an enchanted valley with flowering almond trees, there stands the most impressive monumental ensemble of Hellenic architecture in Sicily. In this mixture of man-made cultural environment and natural landscape lies all the charm of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sicily's Valley of the Temples: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
Jun 28, 2021 · Plan your visit to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
Agrigento - World History Encyclopedia
May 18, 2014 · Agrigento (Greek: Akragas, Latin: Agrigentum) was a Greek-founded city-state located on the south coast of Sicily near the river Akragas (now S. Biagio) just 5 km from the sea. At its peak, the city may have had as many as 300,000 inhabitants, and it was enclosed by over 12 km of fortification walls which included nine gates.
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.