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What to see and do in Agrigento
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Agrigento hosts the Valley of the Temples, one of the largest Greek archaeological sites in the world, a UNESCO site. The Doric temples stand on the hill facing the sea, and the city is the base for the Scala dei Turchi.
Practical tips
- The Valley of the Temples is best at sunset, with golden light on the temples.
- A combined ticket covers several sites in the valley.
- In summer the Valley has evening openings: check the calendar, a visit after dark is atmospheric.
When to go
Spring, with the almond trees in bloom in late February, and autumn; in summer it is very hot.
The places not to miss in Agrigento
- Tickets and visits
The Valley of the Temples
The archaeological park with the Doric temples of Hera, Concordia and Hercules.
The Temple of Concordia
One of the best-preserved Doric temples in the world, the symbol of Agrigento.
- Tickets and visits
The Kolymbethra Garden
An irrigated garden with citrus and olive trees, in the valley among the temples.
- Tickets and visits
The Regional Archaeological Museum
One of the most important museums in Sicily, with finds from the temples.
The Scala dei Turchi
A white stepped cliff on the sea, spectacular at sunset.
Via Atenea
The main street of the old town, with shops and palaces.
Pirandello’s birthplace
The writer’s house, with a small exhibition, near the town.
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