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Located in the southwest corner of Sicily, Agrigento is a hilltop city with stunning views of the surrounding area. It is most famous for the Valley of the Temples, where there are the remains of the ancient city of Akragas, a large archaeological site with well-preserved Greek temples from the Bronze Age. However, we recommend you stay a couple of days longer to fully appreciate all the other art and architectural wonders that this charming Sicilian town has to offer!
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Guide to Agrigento
Geography
Agrigento is the capital of the Italian province of Agrigento and a city on Sicily's southern coast.
Climate in Agrigento
During the summers, Agrigento has hot temperatures with low humidity and bright skies, while the winters are harsh with long, cold, windy days and some clouds.
Culture
In the golden period (406 BC) of Ancient Greece, it was one of Magna Graecia's principal towns, with a population estimated between 200,000 and 800,000 people.
Things to do in Agrigento
Discover the incredible Valley of the Temples
When the first European explorers arrived in Sicily at the end of the 18th century, they discovered an unexpected and enormous artistic and archaeological treasure, Akragas. This remarkable collection of Hellenic-style structures includes temples dedicated to gods and goddesses in the necropolis. Added to the UNESCO Heritage List in 1997, it's one of the best specimens of Greek art and architecture in all of Europe, and without a doubt the most significant relic of the island's classical past.
Visit the incredible Santa Maria dei Greci Church
Santa Maria dei Greci Street leads to a church of the same name in the medieval city's oldest area. According to legend, it was built on top of an Athena-related Doric temple from the 5th century B.C. atop the acropolis of Akragas. The Church features a front with a 13th-century Arab-Norman doorway with lovely single lancet windows, which is preceded by a modest and charming courtyard. The interior is divided into three naves by a wooden roof and is decorated with fragments of fourteenth-century murals, a wooden figure of the 500, and a tomb with the ashes of a noble Palermo.
Explore the Abbey of Santo Spirito
The church and accompanying Cistercian monastery were built in 1260. The church's exterior has a stunning Chiaramonte-style doorway topped by a stunning rose window, all in a late Baroque style. It has an 18th-century interior with numerous Serpottian stuccos, a 1758 coffered wooden ceiling with the coat of arms of the Chiaramonte family painted on it, and a holy water stoup from the 1500s. Several frescoes dating from the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries may be seen within the monastic complex.
Eating out in Agrigento
Akropolis Restaurant offers a spectacular night view of the temples. There, traditional Sicilian specialities are given a contemporary makeover. The spaghetti and seafood dishes are both delicious and the prickly pear pie with almond gelato is a must-try. At To Il Re Di Girgenti, you must try the charcuterie/antipasti platter, followed by the sublime lemon-sorbet dessert. The wine selection at La Posata Di Federico is outstanding and you’ll find gluten-free pasta, a rarity in Italy. Make sure to sample the Sicilian vino rosso!
Agrigento Transport
Airport
Comiso (CIY) Airport, the closest to Agrigento, is 98 kilometres away from Agrigento. Most visitors hire a car at the airport and drive down to the city.
Getting around Agrigento
Piazza Marconi, in the old town's southeast corner, is where the railway station (Stazione Centrale) is located. Regular buses link Agrigento with surrounding cities as well. You may also get around inside the city by bus and most of the major tourist sites have bus stops. Before boarding, make sure you have your tickets in hand. Many visitors travelling across Italy also opt to hire a car for more flexibility, comfort and convenience.