ancient ruins
Valley of the Temples
A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Sicily, Italy · Europe
Agrigento is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Leone Mosè, 9km from Scala dei Turchi.
Agrigento is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 32,514, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Agrigento sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Agrigento to your route.
Agrigento (Italian: [aɡriˈdʒɛnto] ; Sicilian: Girgenti [dʒɪɾˈdʒɛndɪ] or Giurgenti [dʒʊɾˈdʒɛndɪ]) is a city on the southern coast of the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, capital of the province of Agrigento. As of 2025, with a population of 55,227, it is also the largest city in the province, 10th-largestRead more
in Sicily and 115th-largest in Italy.
Founded around 582 BC by Greek colonists from Gela, Agrigento, then known as Akragas, was one of the leading cities during the golden age of Ancient Greece. The city flourished under Theron's leadership in the 5th century BC, marked by ambitious public works and the construction of renowned temples.
Despite periods of dormancy during the Punic Wars, Agrigento emerged as one of Sicily's largest cities in the Republican era. During the Principate, Agrigento's strategic port and diverse economic ventures, including sulfur mining, trade and agriculture, sustained its importance throughout the high and late Empire. Economic prosperity persisted from the 3rd to the 4th centuries AD, but excavations indicate a decline in activity after the 7th century.
Agrigento is also the birthplace of several notable personalities, including Empedocles (5th century BC), the Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher, who was a citizen of ancient Akragas, and Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936), dramatist and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, who was born at contrada u Càvusu in Agrigento.
Parts of Agrigento were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Archaeological Area of Agrigento in 1997, and the city was named Italian capital of culture for 2025.
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Agrigento is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3107 latitude, 13.5766 longitude.
Agrigento has a population of approximately 32,514 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ancient ruins
A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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