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Agrigento · Italy

Valley of the Temples

An archaeological site in or near Agrigento where surviving structures and material remains reveal earlier phases of Italian and Mediterranean history.

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Valley of the Temples Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
2 hours 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Sicily
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Doric temples stand along a broad ridge where archaeology and Mediterranean landscape remain visually connected. The temples belong to ancient Akragas, a major Greek city founded in the sixth century BCE; the archaeological landscape preserves a remarkable sequence of Doric sanctuaries.

What you will see

  • Surviving streets, structures or foundations.
  • Interpretive areas that explain the site plan.
  • Architectural details and material remains.
  • Relationship between the ruins and the wider landscape.

History

The temples belong to ancient Akragas, a major Greek city founded in the sixth century BCE; the archaeological landscape preserves a remarkable sequence of Doric sanctuaries.

Visitor tips

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    Allow time to look at the surrounding settlement or landscape as well as the principal site, and check current access information before setting out.

About Sicily

Sicily combines Greek and Roman archaeology, Arab-Norman and Baroque architecture, cathedral cities and the volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna across a large and varied Mediterranean island.

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